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.
It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Hoppip Grass | D | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 4x108-128%KO Mega Drain 4x76-90% Absorb 4x44-53% | ||
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 4x76-90% Vine Whip 4x64-75% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 4x64-75% Vine Whip 4x50-60% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 4x33-39% Bullet Seed 4x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 4x120-143%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO Mega Drain 4x66-79% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 4x92-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x66-79% Vine Whip 4x54-64% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 4x54-64% Absorb 4x29-34% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 4x54-64% Vine Whip 4x46-54% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 4x33-39% Bullet Seed 4x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 4x120-143%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO Mega Drain 4x66-79% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 4x92-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x66-79% Vine Whip 4x54-64% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 4x54-64% Absorb 4x29-34% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 4x33-39% Bullet Seed 4x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 4x120-143%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO Mega Drain 4x66-79% Absorb 4x37-44% | ||
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 4x92-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x66-79% Vine Whip 4x54-64% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 4x54-64% Absorb 4x29-34% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 4x99-117%KO Vine Whip 4x75-88% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 4x36-42% Bullet Seed 4x24-29% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 4x196-231%KO Giga Drain 4x124-147%KO Magical Leaf 4x99-117%KO Mega Drain 4x67-80% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Skiddo builds →Seed Bomb 4x92-109%KO Razor Leaf 4x67-80% Vine Whip 4x57-67% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x183-216%KO Razor Leaf 4x88-104%KO | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 4x102-120%KO Vine Whip 4x75-88% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Hoppip builds →Mega Drain 4x34-40% Bullet Seed 4x23-28% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 4x197-232%KO Giga Drain 4x125-148%KO Magical Leaf 4x102-120%KO Mega Drain 4x68-80% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Weepinbell builds →Razor Leaf 4x85-100%KO Vine Whip 4x71-84% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Amoonguss builds →Solar Beam 4x171-201%KO Giga Drain 4x110-130%KO Mega Drain 4x61-71% Absorb 4x33-39% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x179-211%KO Razor Leaf 4x85-101%KO | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 4x206-243%KO | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 4x193-227%KO Leaf Tornado 4x99-117%KO Vine Whip 4x74-88% | ||
Hoppip Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Hoppip builds →Giga Drain 4x58-68% Mega Drain 4x33-39% Bullet Seed 4x22-26% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Whiscash with Leaf Storm (175-207%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (184-217%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 4x175-207%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Whiscash View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% Giga Drain 4x184-217%KO | ||
X & Y 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 23 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Dragon Dance, Earth Power, Flail and 7 more.
X & Y Whiscash Best Moveset
For a setup attacker, Whiscash wants max HP and Attack EVs and Leftovers. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Oblivious contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Whiscash best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
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. Psychic and Normal coverage and more 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 X & Y
4 encounter spots for Whiscash at decent spawn rates starting from late-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Whiscash in X & Y
To get Whiscash, start by catching Barboach through fishing encounters at Lv. 25-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch BarboachRoute 14XGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 14YGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 19XGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMidRoute 19YGood Rod Lv.25 RouteCommonMid
Step 2Whiscash ✓Route 14XSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateRoute 14YSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteUncommonLateRoute 19XSuper Rod Lv.50 RouteUncommonPostRoute 19YSuper Rod Lv.50 RouteUncommonPostor evolve from Barboach (Step 1)
Whiscash Guide
For X & Y, we rate Whiscash C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 468 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
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 physical attacker with base 78 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In X & Y, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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