Physical
Balanced
28Speed · Very Slow

Is Whismur Good in Emerald Playthrough?

Rusturf Tunnel catch. Whismur with AbilitySoundproof blocks sound moves. Exploud at 40 has decent mixed stats. The evolution chain takes patience through Loudred at 20. Normal-type that eventually pulls its weight but gets passed by faster options.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTEEEEGEGGEGGGRoxanneGym 1WhismurCatchableBrawlyGym 2LoudredEvolveWattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6ExploudEvolveTate & LizaGym 7JuanGym 8SidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4WallaceChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Whismur's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Avoid
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
BlockHardenTackleRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Even

Whismur trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.

Even
Machop
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopLow KickSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Meditite
Lv 16
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Focus PunchLight ScreenReflectBulk Up
Even
Makuhita
Lv 19
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustVital ThrowReversalBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSparkSelf DestructShock Wave
You Win
Electrike
Lv 20
Electric
Static
Shock WaveLeerQuick AttackHowl
Risky
Magneton
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicShock WaveThunder WaveSonic Boom
Risky
Manectric
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveShock WaveHowl
Flannery
Gym 4
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.

You Win
Numel
Lv 24
FireGround
Oblivious
OverheatTake DownMagnitudeSunny Day
You Win
Slugma
Lv 24
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Camerupt
Lv 26
FireGround
Magma Armor
OverheatTackleSunny DayAttract
Even
Torkoal
Lv 29
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatSunny DayBody SlamAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Loudred trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

You Win
Spinda
Lv 27
Normal
Own Tempo
Teeter DancePsybeamFacadeEncore
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 27
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFacadeEncoreFeint Attack
Even
Linoone
Lv 29
Normal
Pickup
SlashBelly DrumFacadeHeadbutt
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
CounterYawnFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Good

Loudred has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.

You Win
Swablu
Lv 29
NormalFlying
Natural Cure
Perish SongMirror MoveSafeguardAerial Ace
You Win
Tropius
Lv 29
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayAerial AceSolar BeamSynthesis
You Win
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 31
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
You Win
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.

Even
Claydol
Lv 41
GroundPsychic
Levitate
EarthquakeAncient PowerPsychicLight Screen
Even
Xatu
Lv 41
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
PsychicSunny DayConfuse RayCalm Mind
Risky
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
Levitate
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
Levitate
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Juan
Gym 8
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Juan's team.

You Win
Luvdisc
Lv 41
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 41
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 43
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
You Win
Crawdaunt
Lv 43
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
Water PulseCrabhammerTauntLeer
Even
Kingdra
Lv 46
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Water PulseDouble TeamIce BeamRest
Sidney
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.

You Win
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarDouble EdgeSand AttackCrunch
You Win
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
TormentDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
You Win
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
You Win
Crawdaunt
Lv 48
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
SurfSwords DanceStrengthFacade
Even
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceRock SlideSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Even

Exploud trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseProtect
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeWill O WispFeint Attack
Even
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallDouble TeamNight ShadeFeint Attack
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicThunderboltFacade
Even
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamRock SlideEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.

You Win
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamHailIce Ball
You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchIcy WindIce Beam
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDouble EdgeHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallExplosionHailIce Beam
Even
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamIce BeamSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.

You Win
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectDouble Edge
You Win
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Double EdgeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Even
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenDragon DanceSurfBody Slam
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathEarthquake
You Win
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawRock SlideCrunch
Wallace
Champion
Good

Exploud has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.

You Win
Wailord
Lv 57
Water
Water Veil
Rain DanceWater SpoutDouble EdgeBlizzard
Even
Tentacruel
Lv 55
WaterPoison
Clear Body
ToxicHydro PumpSludge BombIce Beam
Even
Ludicolo
Lv 56
WaterGrass
Swift Swim
Giga DrainSurfLeech SeedDouble Team
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 56
WaterGround
Oblivious
EarthquakeSurfAmnesiaHyper Beam
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon DanceEarthquakeHyper BeamSurf
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
RecoverSurfIce BeamToxic
Catchable
Available after Badge 1
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Catch Whismur on Route 116 (walking, Lv 6, uncommon).

View Whismur locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 6)
    • LV 6NormalUproar135100%10
  • After Brawly
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
    • LV 25NormalStomp98100%20
  • After Norman
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20
  • After Winona
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
    • TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
    • LV 45NormalHyper Voice135100%10
  • After Juan
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
Evolve Whismur to Loudred
Level 20
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Your Whismur should hit Level 20 before you reach Wattson, at typical leveling pace.

View Loudred locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 20)
    • LV 20NormalUproar135100%10
  • After Roxanne
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
  • After Brawly
    • TM43NormalSecret Power105100%20
  • After Flannery
    • TM50FireOverheat13090%5
  • After Norman
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20
  • After Winona
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
  • After Juan
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
    • LV 57NormalHyper Voice135100%10
Evolve Loudred to Exploud
Level 40
Type
Normal
Tier
B

Your Loudred should hit Level 40 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 40)
    • LV 40NormalHyper Beam22590%5
    • LV 40NormalUproar135100%10
  • After Roxanne
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
  • After Flannery
    • TM50FireOverheat13090%5
  • After Norman
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20
  • After Winona
    • TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
  • After Juan
    • TUTORNormalDouble-Edge180100%15
    • LV 63NormalHyper Voice135100%10

How to Get Whismur in Emerald

high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Whismur's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

4 locations to catch Whismur

Encountered via tall grass encounters

Badge 1
Badge 2
Badge 3
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8
Post-Game

Where To Catch Whismur in E

The path to Whismur starts with Whismur at Lv. 5-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Whismur
    Step 1Whismur
    Rusturf Tunnel
    Lv.5-8Cave
    Rate 100%
    Route 116
    Lv.6Grass
    Rate 20%
    Desert Underpass
    Lv.35-38Grass
    Rate 34%
    Victory Road - 1F
    Lv.36Cave
    Rate 5%
  2. Loudred
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Loudred
    Desert Underpass
    Lv.38-44Grass
    Rate 16%
    Victory Road - 1F
    Lv.40Cave
    Rate 10%
    or evolve from Whismur (Step 1)
  3. Exploud
    Step 3Evolve into Exploud
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Exploud egg.

Whismur Weakness

Fighting moves hit Whismur for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Whismur's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.

Whismur Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Whismur Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Whismur Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Whismur

Whismur Evolutions

Whismur kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Loudred all the way to Exploud. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 250 total stats over Whismur. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Whismur
Normal
Loudred
Normal
Exploud
Normal
HP
64
84+20
104+20
ATK
51
71+20
91+20
DEF
23
43+20
63+20
SP.ATK
51
71+20
91+20
SP.DEF
23
43+20
73+30
SPE
28
48+20
68+20
BST
240D-Tier
360D-Tier+120
490C-Tier+130
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Whismur easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Extrasensory, Smelling Salts, Snore and 2 more to offspring.

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

E Whismur Best Moveset

Sound-based moves like MoveRoar bounce off thanks to AbilitySoundproof, but Whismur's stats are too low for competitive play. The moveset should focus on leveling toward Loudred.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Sweeper
Ability
Soundproof
Item
Silk Scarf
Best Nature for Whismur
Brave+ATK

Whismur best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Sweeper Moveset

  • Double EdgeSTAB
  • Mega KickUtility
  • Hyper VoiceSTAB
  • ToxicUtility

Moves List

Without breeding, Whismur misses out on Extrasensory and Smelling Salts. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Double-Edge and Mega Kick, with coverage across 10 types rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Pound
D6010035Normal
Lv 5
Uproar
13510010Normal
Lv 11
Astonish
D3010015Ghost
Lv 15
Howl
D40Normal
Lv 21
Supersonic
5520Normal
Lv 25
Stomp
D9710020Normal
Lv 31
Screech
D8540Normal
Lv 35
Roar-6
C20Normal
Lv 41
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 41
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Lv 45
Hyper Voice
S13510010Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D10510020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
D120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM22
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM06
Toxic
S8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Extrasensory
8010020Psychic
Egg
Smelling Salts
D10510010Normal
Egg
Snore
6010015Normal
Egg
Swagger
D9015Normal
Egg
Take Down
D1358520Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Defense Curl
D40Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
S18010015Normal
Tutor
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Tutor
Endure+4
C10Normal
Tutor
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
Tutor
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Mega Kick
S180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
1208520Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Psych Up
D10Normal
Tutor
Rollout
309020Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
6010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
D9015Normal
Tutor
Thunder Punch
D7510015Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP64
C
Attack51
D
Defense23
F
Sp. Atk51
D
Sp. Def23
F
Speed28
F
Total240
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.6 m
Weight16.3 kg
Base XP48
Abilities
Soundproof
Protects against sound-based moves.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entry

Its cries equal a jet plane in volume. It inhales through its ear canals. Because of this system, it can cry continually without having to catch its breath.

Pokemon Emerald

Whismur Emerald Guide

  • In Emerald, For a casual playthrough, Whismur works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Loudred. That's where the stats start mattering.

Game Availability

Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Whismur appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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