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.
Wishiwashi assemble in this formation to face off against strong foes. It boasts a strength that earned it the name “demon of the sea.”
Called “demon of the sea” by some, when Wishiwashi are injured in battle and their numbers dwindle, they become a regular school.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x378-445%KO Thunderbolt 2x284-335%KO Discharge 2x253-298%KO Spark 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x327-385%KO Leaf Blade 2x269-318%KO Razor Leaf 2x165-195%KO Leafage 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x414-488%KO Thunderbolt 2x312-368%KO Spark 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x163-193%KO Thunderbolt 2x133-158%KO Wild Charge 2x161-190%KO Discharge 2x118-140%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Wishiwashi with Thunderbolt (244-287%). Kartana threatens a KO with Knock Off (96-113%). Amoonguss's Giga Drain also KOs at 132-155%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave43-50% Thunderbolt 2x244-287%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Kartana builds →Knock Off96-113%KO | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 2x132-155%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wishiwashi View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x136-160%KO Hex63-74% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Breeding
Breed Wishiwashi easily with 25 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Mist, Muddy Water, Water Pulse and 2 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
Wishiwashi best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Aqua Tail
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- U Turn
- Endeavor
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Wishiwashi Locations
Easy grab on Wishiwashi with high spawn rates across 44 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Wishiwashi in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wishiwashi is a fishing-only catch in this game. 44 spots at Lv. 10-40 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Wishiwashi Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Wishiwashi is a tough sell at 175 BST. Plenty of stronger Water options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 7SMDebut
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