Mixed
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Raw HP carries Whiscash's bulk more than the defenses do. Speed barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A moderately hard to find Whiskers Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
Above
HP110
B
Attack78
C
Defense73
C
Sp. Atk76
C
Sp. Def71
C
Speed60
C
Total468
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.9 m
Weight23.6 kg
Base XP164
Abilities
ObliviousTop Pick
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Anticipation
Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.
HydrationHA
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entries

It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.

Whiscash Weakness

Whiscash is weak to Grass. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 110 HP and balanced defenses, Whiscash can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Whiscash Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
0x (Immune)Electric
Type ChartGood
1Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
2xWeak
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Whiscash in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
Ferrothorn
Ferrothorn
GrassSteel
A
Available Moves
Moves
  • Power WhipLv. 1
  • Solar BeamTM11
Damage vs Whiscash
Power Whip 4x
183-216%KO
Solar Beam 4x
120-142%KO
View Ferrothorn builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Evolved from Barboach. Whiscash is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+60 over Barboach), and Whiscash peaks at 468 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Barboach
WaterGround
Whiscash
WaterGround
HP
50
110+60
ATK
48
78+30
DEF
43
73+30
SP.ATK
46
76+30
SP.DEF
41
71+30
SPE
60
60
BST
288D-Tier
468C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Whiscash to get Barboach eggs easily using 22 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Flail, Spark, Take Down and 1 more.

Egg Groups
Water2
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosoctillerymalamarmagikarpremoraidinkaywailordrelicanthwailmerbarraskewdalanturnsharpedo

Sword & Shield Whiscash Best Moveset

Whiscash's built to absorb hits. Impish nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and the moveset handles sustain. Oblivious and HP-heavy investment EVs tie the defensive profile together.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Oblivious
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Whiscash
Impish+DEF

Whiscash best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • SubstituteUtility
  • ToxicUtility
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • EarthquakeSTAB

Moves

Egg moves make a real difference. Whiscash gets Flail and Spark exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Hydro Pump and Earthquake.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Belch
C1209010Poison
Lv 1
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 1
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 1
Snore
5010015Normal
Lv 1
Thrash
C12010010Normal
Lv 1
Tickle
D10020Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 1
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic
Lv 12
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
Lv 18
Amnesia
C20Psychic
Lv 24
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Lv 33
Muddy Water
C908510Water
Lv 40
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
Lv 48
Future Sight
C12010010Psychic
Lv 56
Fissure
305Ground

TM Moves

TM
TR17
Amnesia
C20Psychic
TM31
Attract
C10015Normal
TR06
Blizzard
D110705Ice
TM52
Bounce
D85855Flying
TM81
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM45
Dive
C8010010Water
TR51
Dragon Dance
C20Dragon
TR67
Earth Power
C9010010Ground
TR10
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
C10Normal
TM39
Facade
D7010020Normal
TR34
Future Sight
C12010010Psychic
TM09
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM35
Hail
C10Ice
TR03
Hydro Pump
C110805Water
TM08
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TR05
Ice Beam
S9010010Ice
TM27
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
TR98
Liquidation
C8510010Water
TM53
Mud Shot
D559515Ground
TR45
Muddy Water
C908510Water
TM25
Protect+4
S10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM21
Rest
C10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM76
Round
D6010015Normal
TM49
Sand Tomb
D358515Ground
TM32
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TR84
Scald
S8010015Water
TR27
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
C7510010Ground
TR75
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
TR20
Substitute
S10Normal
TR04
Surf
C9010015Water
TR35
Uproar
C9010010Normal
TR16
Waterfall
C8010015Water
TM46
Weather Ball
D5010010Normal
TM36
Whirlpool
D358515Water
TR69
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Flail
D10015Normal
Egg
Spark
6510020Electric
Egg
Take Down
D908520Normal
Egg
Thrash
C12010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Whiscash can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Whiscash in Sword & Shield

Easy grab on Whiscash with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Whiscash in Sword & Shield

Barboach is your first catch on the way to Whiscash. You'll find surfing, fishing, and more encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 92 total spots in the chain.

  1. Barboach
    Step 1Catch Barboach
    Soothing Wetlands
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp
    40%Early
    Soothing Wetlands
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp
    40%Early
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.14-16 Water
    40%Early
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.14-16 Water
    40%Early
    Motostoke
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.7-11
    10%Early
    Motostoke
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.7-11
    10%Early
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.11-13 Water
    9%Early
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.11-13 Water
    9%Early
    Galar Mine No. 2
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave
    55%Mid
    Galar Mine No. 2
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave
    55%Mid
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    40%Mid
    Raining
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    40%Mid
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    60%Late
    Thunderstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    60%Late
    Thunderstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    60%Late
    Intense Sun
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    60%Late
    Intense Sun
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    60%Late
    Sandstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    60%Late
    Sandstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    60%Late
    Intense Sun
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    60%Late
    Intense Sun
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    60%Late
    Sandstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    60%Late
    Sandstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    60%Late
    Raining
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    60%Late
    Raining
    Brawlers' Cave
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Cave
    50%Late
    All Weather
    Brawlers' Cave
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Cave
    50%Late
    All Weather
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    25%Late
    Overcast
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    25%Late
    Overcast
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    25%Late
    Heavy Fog
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    25%Late
    Heavy Fog
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    25%Late
    Heavy Fog
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    25%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Slumbering Weald
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest
    20%Late
    Slumbering Weald
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest
    20%Late
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    10%Late
    Snowing
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    10%Late
    Snowing
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    10%Late
    Raining
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    10%Late
    Raining
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    10%Late
    Overcast
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    10%Late
    Overcast
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    5%Late
    Normal Weather
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    5%Late
    Normal Weather
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    5%Late
    Snowstorm
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water
    5%Late
    Snowstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    5%Late
    Normal Weather
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    5%Late
    Snowstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    5%Late
    Snowstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    5%Late
    Thunderstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    5%Late
    Thunderstorm
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water
    5%Late
    Normal Weather
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    100%Post
    Sandstorm
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    100%Post
    Sandstorm
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Overcast
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Overcast
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Normal Weather
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Normal Weather
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Intense Sun
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Intense Sun
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Raining
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    27%Post
    Raining
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Overcast
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Overcast
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Normal Weather
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Normal Weather
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Thunderstorm
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Intense Sun
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Intense Sun
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Raining
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Raining
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    25%Post
    Heavy Fog
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    20%Post
    Snowing
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water
    20%Post
    Snowing
    Giant's Bed
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Giant's Bed
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Giant's Foot
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Giant's Foot
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    20%Post
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    20%Post
    Snowstorm
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    20%Post
    Snowstorm
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    20%Post
    Snowing
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Cave
    20%Post
    Snowing
  2. Whiscash
    Step 2Whiscash
    Soothing Wetlands
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp
    10%Early
    Soothing Wetlands
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.13-18 Swamp
    10%Early
    Slumbering Weald
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest
    60%Late
    Slumbering Weald
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.45-47 Forest
    60%Late
    Giant's Bed
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    15%Post
    Giant's Bed
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    15%Post
    Giant's Foot
    ShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    15%Post
    Giant's Foot
    SwordSuper Rod Lv.60-65
    15%Post
    or evolve from Barboach (Step 1)

Whiscash Guide

  • For Sword & Shield, we rate Whiscash C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 468 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Substitute with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Sword & Shield, Whiscash's biggest threats include Exeggutor (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Oblivious is the go-to ability for Whiscash. It prevents infatuation and protects against captivate. Its hidden ability Hydration can work in specific setups. Anticipation is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

  • At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Whiscash is a mixed attacker with base 78 Attack and 76 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Substitute, Toxic, Protect, and Earthquake. Substitute leads at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Whiscash spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.

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