Whiscash (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Whiscash (disambiguation).

Whiscash Whiskers Pokémon ナマズン Namazun #0340 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Oblivious or AnticipationGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Hydration Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 2 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Whiscash 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 52.0 lbs. 23.6 kg Whiscash 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 158 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 164 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Whiscash 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Whiscash (Japanese: ナマズン Namazun) is a dual-type Water/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Barboach starting at level 30.

Biology

Whiscash is a dark blue, catfish-like Pokémon with a yellow underbelly. It has a cavernous mouth with light blue lips that have short, thin whiskers growing from the lower lips. Long, yellow barbels grow from its cheeks, and there is a yellow marking on its forehead that resembles a W. The light blue dorsal fin has a pattern of three spots arranged in a triangle, while its horizontal tail fin lacks spots. Its pectoral fins and belly fins match its main body color.

Whiscash uses its caudal fin to cause earthquakes that can extend for over three miles by hitting the bottom of swamp beds. Whiscash can predict when natural earthquakes will occur. It also uses these massive earthquakes to drive away any foes that come near it, going on rampages in the process. This behavior, along with sightings of Whiscash's leaping from lakes, has caused people to mistaken it for starting earthquakes. It lives in a nest at the bottom of ponds and swamps, and is territorial over them. Whiscash tends to wait silently for prey to come to it. This gluttonous fish will eat anything that is alive, sometimes whole, and has been shown in the anime to eat inanimate objects as well. Whiscash also has a diet of consuming mud. Whiscash has poor eyesight, so it has to use its whiskers to detect a prey's vibration.

Evolution

Whiscash evolves from Barboach.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Barboach  Water  Ground

→

First Evolution Whiscash  Water  Ground

In the anime

Whiscash in the anime

Major appearances

Nero

Whiscash debuted in Whiscash and Ash. A fisherman named Sullivan had been hunting one nicknamed Nero for fifty years because of its huge size. After Ash had battled Nero and retrieved his Badge Case that it had eaten, Sullivan used it as his chance to finally catch Nero. However, even after using a Master Ball, Nero simply swallowed the Ball and swam away.

Other

Multiple Whiscash were set to appear in an episode that would air between Solid as a Solrock and Vanity Affair. However, the episode ultimately never aired anywhere in the world due to an earthquake that occurred in Japan sometime before its scheduled air-date.

In Eight Ain't Enough!, Juan's Whiscash was the third Pokémon that he used for the second half of his Gym battle against Ash. The Whiskers Pokémon was able to defeat Corphish but was defeated by Swellow.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Whiscash assigned Team Go-Getters and Team Meanies to rescue Pichu's brother, Pikachu.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group used a Whiscash for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.

A Whiscash appeared in Drifloon On the Wind!.

In One Big Happiny Family!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Whiscash.

In Strategy Begins at Home!, Team Rocket was fishing for Goldeen in a lake that had a Whiscash.

In Securing the Future!, a Whiscash joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

A Whiscash appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG075 Whiscash May's Pokédex Whiscash, the Whiskers Pokémon. Whiscash has strong territorial instincts and goes berserk when any enemy approaches, creating earthquakes.

In the manga

Whiscash in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Mr. Briney owns a Whiscash. He uses it to predict the massive, constant earthquakes to determine when he could go fishing, among other reasons. It first appeared in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I.

Wallace's Whiscash, nicknamed Phillip, is primarily used for Contests. He first appeared in I More Than Like You, Luvdisc I.

The Battle Tower rented a Whiscash, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Whiscash appeared in I've Got A Big Fish!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Whiscash (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: After hitting the button changing the Pokémon bumpers on the Ruby Field a set number of times, Whiscash will appear in the pool. Hitting the ball into Whiscash's mouth will transport the player to the Sealeo Bonus Field. In the unlikely event that the ball hits Whiscash from behind, it will get angry and start an earthquake.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Whiscash is a wise Pokémon that lives in the Whiscash Pond north of Pokémon Square. Whiscash is the one who first tells everyone about the Ninetales legend.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #128 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire If Whiscash goes on a wild rampage, it sets off a quake-like tremor with a radius of over three miles. This Pokémon has the ability to predict real earthquakes. Emerald Mysteriously, it can foretell earthquakes. In the daytime, it sleeps in mud at the bottom of a pond. When it awakens, it continually feeds throughout the night. FireRed It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #081 Johto #— Diamond It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius. Pearl As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real earthquakes. Platinum It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. HeartGold It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. White Black 2 It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #041 Hoenn #133 X It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. Y It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything - if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire If Whiscash goes on a wild rampage, it sets off a quake-like tremor with a radius of over three miles. This Pokémon has the ability to predict real earthquakes.
Generation VII Alola SM: #094 Alola USUM: #114 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey. Moon Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake. Ultra Sun Whiscash shakes the ground at high intensities to intimidate its opponents. It swallows its prey whole—along with mud from the swamp floor. Ultra Moon Its vision is not that good. It senses vibrations in the water with its whiskers to determine the location of its prey.
Generation VIII Galar #229 Galar Isle of Armor #138 Galar Crown Tundra #061 Sinnoh #081 Hisui #098 Sword It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything—if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it. Shield It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around. Brilliant Diamond It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius. Shining Pearl As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real quakes. Legends: Arceus Strikes its caudal fin against the swamp bed to shake the ground and startle its prey. It will then swallow the fleeing prey whole. People mistook this behavior as the cause of earthquakes.
Generation IX Paldea #169 Kitakami #163 Blueberry #— Scarlet It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors. Violet Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.

Whiscash in the Alola Pokédex	Whiscash in the Paldea Pokédex	Whiscash in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod) Emerald Meteor Falls, Victory Road (Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod) Platinum Route 228 (Good Rod) Routes 205, 210, 225, 227, and 228, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod) HeartGold SoulSilver Violet City (Swarm) Pal Park Pond
Generation V Black White Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI X Y Routes 14 and 19 (Super Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Meteor Falls (Super Rod)
Generation VII Sun Moon Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Paniola Town, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Seaward Cave, Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Slumbering Weald (Fishing) North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch (Wanderer, Surfing) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Soothing Wetlands, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Fishing) Giant's Bed (Wanderer, Surfing) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 205, 208, 210, 212, 227, and 228, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (Super Rod) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining TM99 (Waterfall)) Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog and nearby, near Ursa's Ring, Scarlet Bog (mass outbreaks), near Droning Meadow, Lake Valor (additional ), massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Wayward Cave
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Six East Province: Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Three North Province: Area One, Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (4★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Kitakami Wilds

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Barboach Trozei! Secret Storage 12, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Barboach
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Waterfall Cave (B5F-B8F) MD Sky Waterfall Cave (B5F-B8F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Soothing Shore Rumble U Frenzy Square: Make a Big Splash!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Lake of Tranquility (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Murky Cave (15F-19F), Waterfall Pond (15F-18F) Fainted Pokémon: Solar Cave
Cross-Generation Shuffle Marron Trail: Stage 699 Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
DP	Yamamoto Whiscash	Japanese	Japan	51	March 21 to April 9, 2007

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Rindo Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 110		170 - 217	330 - 424
Attack: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Defense: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp. Atk: 76		72 - 140	141 - 276
Sp. Def: 71		68 - 135	132 - 265
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 468	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Belch Poison Special 120120 09090% 10 011 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 011 Tickle Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 5 011 Snore Normal Special 05050 100100% 15 Evo.Evo. Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 1212 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 1818 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 2424 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10 3333 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 4040 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 4848 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 5656 Fissure Ground Physical 0000— 03030% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM090 TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM208 TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Whiscash Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whiscash Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Whiscash Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Peanut Swamp Phrases 51%-100% HP Even long battles must eventually end! 26%-50% HP Let's see... Ah, so my HP has declined to half. 1%-25% HP I'm hurting... Even my prized whiskers developed kinks... Level up Oh? My level seems to have gone up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.22 seconds Base HP: 61 Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 60 - 125 15 #683 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Full Power
Pokémon GO Base HP: 242 Base Attack: 151 Base Defense: 141 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Mud Shot Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Blizzard, Mud Bomb, Scald*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Barboach  Water  Ground

Level 30 →

First Evolution Whiscash  Water  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Whiscash images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Whiscash and its pre-evolved form are the only Water/Ground Pokémon who are not in the Water 1 Egg Group.
  • They are also the only Ground-type Pokémon in the Water 2 Egg Group.

Origin

Whiscash is based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology that causes earthquakes (also note Whiscash's Japanese name "Namazun"). Its move Future Sight and ability Anticipation also alludes to this myth, which possibly originated from the observation that catfish are capable of predicting earthquakes and become agitated a few hours before their occurrence. Namazu is sometimes depicted as a dragon-serpent, which may explain why it can learn the move Dragon Dance. The yellow zigzag on Whiscash's head is similar to a crown.

Since its pre-evolved form appears to be based on a loach, it may also draw inspiration from loach catfish. Whiscash could also be based on Electric catfish due to being able to learn the move Spark.

Name origin

Whiscash may be a combination of whisker, mustache, and possibly catfish. The first letter of its English name may also come from the "W" shaped symbol on its head.

Namazun may be derived from 鯰 namazu (catfish) or 大鯰 Ōnamazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ナマズン Namazun From 鯰 namazu or 大鯰 Ōnamazu French Barbicha From barbillon, poisson-chat, and a pun on barbiche Spanish Whiscash Same as English name German Welsar From Wels and Barthaar or Zar Italian Whiscash Same as English name Korean 메깅 Meging From 메기 megi and king Mandarin Chinese 鯰魚王 / 鲶鱼王 Niányúwáng From 鯰魚 / 鲶鱼 niányú and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 鯰魚王 Níhmyùhwòhng From 鯰魚 níhmyùh and 王 wòhng

More languages Hindi मिलाची Milachi Thai นามาซูน Namasun Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Nero
• Whiscash (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

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