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.
Whiscash shakes the ground at high intensities to intimidate its opponents. It swallows its prey whole—along with mud from the swamp floor.
Its vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 4x196-230%KO Solar Beam 4x196-230%KO Petal Blizzard 4x124-146%KO Razor Leaf 4x77-91% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Dartrix builds →Leaf Blade 4x116-136%KO Razor Leaf 4x71-84% Leafage 4x52-62% | ||
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 4x96-114%KO Energy Ball 4x71-84% Giga Drain 4x61-71% Razor Leaf 4x38-45% | ||
 Petilil Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Petilil builds →Leaf Storm 4x159-188%KO Energy Ball 4x113-133%KO Giga Drain 4x94-110%KO Magical Leaf 4x77-91% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Amoonguss can KO Whiscash with Giga Drain (104-123%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (166-196%).
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 4x104-123%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb25-29% Giga Drain 4x166-196%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Whiscash to get Barboach eggs easily using 25 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Dragon Dance, Earth Power, Flail and 7 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Whiscash Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Whiscash gets Dragon Dance and Earth Power exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Hydro Pump and Earthquake.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Whiscash in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A solid number of locations for Whiscash with moderate rates across early-game fishing spots. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Whiscash in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Whiscash, start by catching Barboach through fishing and trade encounters at Lv. 10-66. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BarboachPaniola TownUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City60%EarlyShaking spotPaniola TownUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City60%EarlyShaking spotSeaward CaveUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Cave60%EarlyShaking spotSeaward CaveUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Cave60%EarlyShaking spotPoni GauntletUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-6640%EarlyShaking spotPoni GauntletUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-6640%EarlyShaking spotPoni GauntletUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-6140%EarlyPoni GauntletUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-6140%EarlyPoni MeadowUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-6240%EarlyShaking spotPoni MeadowUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-6240%EarlyShaking spotPoni MeadowUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-5740%EarlyPoni MeadowUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-5740%EarlyVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-4625%EarlyVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-4625%EarlyVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-5120%EarlyShaking spotVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-5120%EarlyShaking spotPaniola TownUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City10%EarlyPaniola TownUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City10%EarlySeaward CaveUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Cave10%EarlySeaward CaveUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Cave10%EarlyRoyal AvenueUltra SunIn-game trade Lv.21MidTrade for (give Tentacool)Royal AvenueUltra MoonIn-game trade Lv.21MidTrade for (give Tentacool)
Step 2Whiscash ✓Paniola TownUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlySOS from BarboachPaniola TownUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlySOS from BarboachPaniola TownUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlySOS from BarboachPaniola TownUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlySOS from BarboachPoni GauntletUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-66EarlySOS from BarboachPoni GauntletUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-66EarlySOS from BarboachPoni GauntletUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-61EarlySOS from BarboachPoni GauntletUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-61EarlySOS from BarboachPoni MeadowUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-62EarlySOS from BarboachPoni MeadowUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-62EarlySOS from BarboachPoni MeadowUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-57EarlySOS from BarboachPoni MeadowUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-57EarlySOS from BarboachSeaward CaveUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CaveEarlySOS from BarboachSeaward CaveUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CaveEarlySOS from BarboachSeaward CaveUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CaveEarlySOS from BarboachSeaward CaveUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CaveEarlySOS from BarboachVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-51EarlySOS from BarboachVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-51EarlySOS from BarboachVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-46EarlySOS from BarboachVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-46EarlySOS from Barboachor evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Whiscash D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. At 468 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 110 HP stands out.
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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the best way to handle Whiscash: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Grass-type attackers hit hardest.
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves