Physical
Balanced
DTier
40Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

You won't find a real weakness in Wishiwashi's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Small Fry Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 HP EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.

Base Stats
Low
HP45
D
Attack20
F
Defense20
F
Sp. Atk25
F
Sp. Def25
F
Speed40
D
Total175
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height0.2 m
0'08"Tiny
Weight0.3 kg
0.7 lbsFeather
Base XP61
Low Yield
Abilities
SchoolingTop Pick
Wishiwashi becomes Schooling Form when its HP is 25% or higher.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entries

Weak Wishiwashi school together to concentrate their power. Their united force makes them the demon of the sea, feared near and far.

Wishiwashi Weakness

Type-wise, Wishiwashi takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Wishiwashi's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.

Wishiwashi Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Type ChartGood
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
ElectricGrass
½xResist
FireWaterIceSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (3)
FireGroundRock
How to Beat Wishiwashi in Sun & Moon (Best Counters)
Pikachu
Pikachu
Electric
C
Available Move
Moves
  • Thunder ShockLv. 1
Damage vs Wishiwashi
Thunder Shock 2x
66-79%
View Pikachu builds →

Sun & Moon Evolution

No evolution chain to worry about here. Wishiwashi is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Wishiwashi
#746WishiwashiDoes not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Wishiwashi easily with 25 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Mist, Muddy Water, Water Pulse and 1 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Water2
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
4moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosoctillerymalamarmagikarpremoraidinkaywailordrelicanthalomomolawailmerlanturnsharpedo
12 of 25·

Sun & Moon Wishiwashi Best Moveset

This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Schooling supports the gameplan, and max HP and Attack EVs mean Wishiwashi doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Ground coverage backing it up.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Schooling
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Wishiwashi
Brave+ATK

Wishiwashi best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Doubles Physical Tank Moveset

  • ProtectFAST +4
  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • Double Edge
  • Aqua TailSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Incineroar
IncineroarDecent

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Mist and Muddy Water aren't available any other way for Wishiwashi, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Growl
——10040Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
D4010025Water
Lv 6
Helping Hand+5
C——20Normal
Lv 9
Feint Attack
D60—20Dark
Lv 14
Brine
—6510010Water
Lv 17
Aqua Ring
D——20Water
Lv 22
Tearful Look
———20Normal
Lv 25
Take Down
—908520Normal
Lv 30
Dive
—8010010Water
Lv 33
Beat Up
——10010Dark
Lv 38
Aqua Tail
A909010Water
Lv 41
Double-Edge
A12010015Normal
Lv 46
Soak
D—10020Water
Lv 49
Endeavor
A—1005Normal
Lv 54
Hydro Pump
A110805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
D——20Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM07
Hail
C——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
A9010010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
S——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
D8010015Water
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM90
Substitute
B——10Normal
TM94
Surf
D9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
C—9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
A7010020Bug
TM98
Waterfall
D8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Mist
D——30Ice
Egg
Muddy Water
D908510Water
Egg
Water Pulse
D6010020Water
Egg
Water Sport
———15Water

Tutor Moves

Wishiwashi can't learn any Tutor moves

Sun & Moon Wishiwashi Locations

Wishiwashi's scattered across 36 spots in early-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.

Best Locations to Catch Wishiwashi in Sun & Moon

Bring Super Rod for Wishiwashi. There are 36 fishing encounters from Lv. 10-33 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.

Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-15
30%Early
Shaking spot
Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-15
30%Early
Shaking spot
Kala'e Bay
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-15 Water
30%Early
Shaking spot
Kala'e Bay
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-15 Water
30%Early
Shaking spot
Route 14
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-31 Route
30%Early
Shaking spot
Route 14
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-31 Route
30%Early
Shaking spot
Route 15
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-33 Route
30%Early
Shaking spot
Route 15
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-33 Route
30%Early
Shaking spot
Tapu Village
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-31 City
30%Early
Shaking spot
Tapu Village
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-31 City
30%Early
Shaking spot
Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-15
20%Early
Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-15
20%Early
Kala'e Bay
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-15 Water
20%Early
Kala'e Bay
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-15 Water
20%Early
Melemele Sea
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-18 Water
20%Early
Melemele Sea
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-18 Water
20%Early
Shaking spot
Melemele Sea
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-18 Water
20%Early
Melemele Sea
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-18 Water
20%Early
Shaking spot
Route 13
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 13
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 14
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-31 Route
20%Early
Route 14
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-31 Route
20%Early
Route 15
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-33 Route
20%Early
Route 15
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-33 Route
20%Early
Route 7
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-19 Route
20%Early
Route 7
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-19 Route
20%Early
Route 8
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-25 Route
20%Early
Shaking spot
Route 8
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-20 Route
20%Early
Route 8
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-25 Route
20%Early
Shaking spot
Route 8
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-20 Route
20%Early
Secluded Shore
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-30
20%Early
Secluded Shore
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-30
20%Early
Tapu Village
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-31 City
20%Early
Tapu Village
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-31 City
20%Early
Route 9
SunSuper Rod Lv.10-23 Route
10%Early
Route 9
MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-23 Route
10%Early

Wishiwashi Guide

  • In Sun & Moon, Wishiwashi's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Breloom (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 40 Speed, Wishiwashi won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • Honestly, in Sun & Moon Wishiwashi is a tough sell at 175 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

  • In Sun & Moon, Wishiwashi looks average on paper at 175 BST. But Schooling is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. D-Tier on our tier list. Protect with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • Wishiwashi gets Schooling. But Schooling is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

  • Water gives Wishiwashi 4 resistances. HP is the best stat at base 45. Pure Water type with same-type attack bonus on Water moves.

Game Availability

Since Sun & Moon, Wishiwashi has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Wishiwashi has appeared steadily across every generation since.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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