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No. 0340 · Generation III · Hoenn

Whiscash

The Whiskers Pokémon

TL;DR. Whiscash is a water/ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 468. WHISCASH is extremely territorial. Just one of these POKéMON will claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If a foe approaches it, it thrashes about and triggers a massive earthquake.

Water Ground

WHISCASH is extremely territorial. Just one of these POKéMON will claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If a foe approaches it, it thrashes about and triggers a massive earthquake.

Height0.9 m

Weight23.6 kg

AbilitiesOblivious, Anticipation

HiddenHydration

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 468. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 110

Attack 78

Defense 73

Sp. Attack 76

Sp. Defense 71

Speed 60

Total468

468 base stat total, the 462nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 98th among Water-types.

110 base HP, Whiscash's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 220 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Whiscash in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Whiscash reaches 2,075 CP at level 40 and 2,374 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack151

GO Defense141

GO Stamina242

Max CP (L40)2,075

Max CP (L50)2,346

Best buddy (L51)2,374

Raid catch CP 1,120–1,186 (L20). Weather boosted 1,401–1,482 (L25).

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Competitive

Whiscash in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Whiscash across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #210 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #210 84.6 score

Ultra League #384 77.5 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Whiscash.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Whiscash, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Whiscash?

Whiscash is a Water/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Whiscash weak to?

Whiscash takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.

What is Whiscash resistant to?

Whiscash is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel.

How does Whiscash evolve?

Whiscash evolves from Barboach (Level 30). Whiscash is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Whiscash from?

Whiscash was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0340.

What are Whiscash's base stats?

Whiscash has HP 110, Attack 78, Defense 73, Special Attack 76, Special Defense 71, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 468.

What are Whiscash's abilities?

Whiscash can have the abilities Oblivious, Anticipation, plus the Hidden Ability Hydration.

Is Whiscash legendary or mythical?

No. Whiscash is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Whiscash's best stat?

Whiscash's highest base stat is HP at 110, which ranks 15th of 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Whiscash good?

Whiscash has a base stat total of 468, the 462nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 98th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Whiscash as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Whiscash in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Whiscash in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Whiscash in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Whiscash 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Whiscash is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Grass

½× Resists

Fire Poison Rock Steel

0× Immune to

Electric

Comparison

Whiscash vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 220 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Whiscash	Water avg	Difference
HP	110	71	+39
Attack	78	77	+1
Defense	73	77	-4
Special Attack	76	67	+9
Special Defense	71	68	+3
Speed	60	64	-4
Total	468	424	+44

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Game appearances

Whiscash appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Whiscash is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Whiscash in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 18 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Celestic TownEterna CityGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 6MT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet B1fOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228

Platinum

Eterna CityGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6MT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 4FMT Coronet B1fOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Violet City

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn Victory Road B2fMeteor Falls B1fMeteor Falls BackMeteor Falls Backsmall Room

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Icirrus CityMoor OF IcirrusUnova Route 8

X, Y

Kalos Route 14Kalos Route 19

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Paniola TownPoni GauntletPoni MeadowSeaward CaveVast Poni Canyon Northwest

Pokémon anime