Wishiwashi (Pokémon)

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Wishiwashi Small Fry Pokémon ヨワシ Yowashi #0746 Solo Form School Form Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown School Form Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Schooling Cacophony School Form Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony School Form Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 2 Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 0'08" 0.2 m Solo Form 26'11" 8.2 m School Form 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 0.7 lbs. 0.3 kg Solo Form 173.3 lbs. 78.6 kg School Form 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 61	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Solo Form 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed School Form 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 Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint School Form
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Wishiwashi (Japanese: ヨワシ Yowashi) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Wishiwashi can change forms with its Schooling Ability if it has reached level 20. When Wishwashi enters a battle or ends a turn with its HP above 25%, it changes from Solo Form to School Form. School Form Wishiwashi will revert to Solo Form Wishiwashi if its HP is below 25%.

Biology

Wishiwashi is a fishlike Pokémon. It has two different forms depending on the situation.

In its Solo Form, Wishiwashi resembles a small fish. It has large, light blue eyes with irises that resemble puddles of water and dark blue eyelids. The head and tail are both white. There is a line of white teardrop-shapes on each side of its body with the teardrop nearest the head being slightly larger. The top half of its body is dark blue and has a short, rounded dorsal fin. The lower half of its body is gray with two pectoral fins. This tiny Pokémon is both the shortest and lightest Water-type.

In its School Form, Wishiwashi resembles a large fish roughly formed from various smaller fish with glowing eyes. Starting with its head, its body is divided into four bands that each becomes a slightly darker shade of blue. A ring of bright blue glowing spots lines the front edge of the two middle bands. The centers of its "eyes" are formed by a single white fish with glowing eyes for pupils. Surrounding the white fish is a dark blue recess, and at the rear edge of the "eye" is a raised white area for eyelids. Above each eye is a single, dark blue fish shape. Wishiwashi's mouth gapes wide open, apparently unable to close fully due to gaps on each side. Its lips in the front are lined with glowing spots, and many more spots dot the inside of its mouth.

On each side of the School Form's body, in the second band, there is a pair of dark blue fish-shaped recesses. Wishiwashi is able to fire fish-shaped torpedoes from this area. Its pectoral fins are the same color as its head and have three finger-like projections. There are glowing spots at the base of each "finger" and at the base of the fins themselves. On top of its head are two short projections shaped like fishtails, one behind the other. Additionally, Wishiwashi has a large dorsal fin that is darker around the base and has two glowing spots at the tip. The third section of its body has a ring of four spike-like fins around it. Three spikes encircle the tip of its tail, each with two glowing dots at the base. Dark fish shapes float freely a short distance from the end of each spike, all with two more dots on them. Finally, the tip of its tail is a rounded teardrop-shape with a single dot on each side.

An individual Wishiwashi is small, weak, and notably tasty. As a result Wishiwashi has numerous natural predators, including humans, Dewgong, Wailmer, Wailord, Wingull, and Pelipper. While Wishiwashi are known to move in schools, they're more often seen alone. Wishiwashi also gather when confronting opponents. It can call on its friends by shining its eyes seen as an SOS signal almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.

The people of Alola and Galar, however, still fear Wishiwashi and call it the "demon of the sea" due to its School Form. Even the fearsome Gyarados and Wailord are known to flee from it when it enters School Form. Wishiwashi assumes this form whenever a Wishiwashi is in danger or is bullied. Wishiwashi can concentrate their powers when assembled. The School Form's Water Gun is said to be more powerful than a Hydro Pump move. Should it get wounded in School Form, Wishiwashi will split into a regular school before fleeing.

A special Wishiwashi is worshiped in Lental for being one of the seven guardian Illumina Pokémon. It resides in the Maricopia Islands Illumina Spot.

In the anime

Main series

Solo Form Wishiwashi in the anime

School Form Wishiwashi in the anime

Major appearances

A Totem Wishiwashi appeared in both its School and Solo Forms in Big Sky, Small Fry!, which also served as the debut for the species' School Form. Lana managed to defeat it with her Popplio and was subsequently rewarded with a Waterium Z.

Minor appearances

Three Solo Form Wishiwashi debuted in A Shivering Shovel Search!.

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Deceiving Appearances!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at Aether Paradise.

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!.

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Dewpider Ascending!. One swam past a Dewpider, whilst a group of them were later scared away by a Sharpedo.

Four Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared during a flashback in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, as they were set free into a body of water by two Aether Foundation Employees.

Five Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Battling the Beast Within!.

Five Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Evolving Research!.

Three Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!, being chased by Team Rocket's Pelipper.

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in JN138.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM033 Wishiwashi Rotom Pokédex Wishiwashi, the Small Fry Pokémon. A Water type. When in a tough spot, their eyes tear up, which gives it the look of crying.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Early-Evening Waves as residents of a lake where Nessa was doing a photoshoot.

In the manga

Solo Form Wishiwashi in Pokémon Adventures

School Form Wishiwashi in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Wishiwashi debuted in True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill. At Brooklet Hill, Sun encountered a wild Solo Form Wishiwashi that he befriended and nicknamed Quarter. Quarter, along with several other Wishiwashi, would combine together into their School Form, the Totem of Brooklet Hill. After defeating the Totem, Sun caught Quarter.

Multiple Solo Form Wishiwashi appeared in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", where they responded to Quarter's call with his Ability Schooling.

In the TCG

Main article: Wishiwashi (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon: Magikarp Jump: Silhouettes of schools of Wishiwashi may randomly appear in the background of the pond.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola SM: #110 Alola USUM: #133 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Solo Form Sun When it's in trouble, its eyes moisten and begin to shine. The shining light attracts its comrades, and they stand together against their enemies. Moon It's awfully weak and notably tasty, so everyone is always out to get it. As it happens, anyone trying to bully it receives a painful lesson. Ultra Sun They're weak, so they move in schools. However, they can also often be seen all alone, having strayed from the school. Ultra Moon When it's in a jam, its shining eyes attract others of its kind. The light from its eyes is visible almost 25 miles away. School Form Sun Weak Wishiwashi school together to concentrate their power. Their united force makes them the demon of the sea, feared near and far. Moon At their appearance, even Gyarados will flee. When they team up to use Water Gun, its power exceeds that of Hydro Pump. Ultra Sun Wishiwashi assemble in this formation to face off against strong foes. It boasts a strength that earned it the name “demon of the sea.” Ultra Moon Called “demon of the sea” by some, when Wishiwashi are injured in battle and their numbers dwindle, they become a regular school.
Generation VIII Galar #155 Galar Isle of Armor #110 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Solo Form Sword Individually, they're incredibly weak. It's by gathering up into schools that they're able to confront opponents. Shield When it senses danger, its eyes tear up. The sparkle of its tears signals other Wishiwashi to gather. School Form Sword On their own, they're very weak. But when Wishiwashi pool their power together in a school, they become a demon of the sea. Shield When facing tough opponents, they get into formation. But if they get wounded in battle, they'll scatter and become solitary again.
Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

File:Pokedex Image Wishiwashi SM.png	File:Pokedex Image Wishiwashi-School SM.png
Solo Wishiwashi in the Alola Pokédex	School Wishiwashi in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill, Akala Outskirts, Secluded Shore (Fishing) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Brooklet Hill, Akala Outskirts (Fishing) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 9, Hulbury, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Challenge Beach, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal (Solo/School Forms)
Generation VIII New Snap Maricopia Islands Illumina Spot (Solo/School Forms)
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#7) (Solo Form)

Stats

Base stats

Solo Form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Defense: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp. Atk: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp. Def: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 175	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.

School Form

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Defense: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Atk: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Def: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 620	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.

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Wishiwashi's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Solo Form

Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 30 - 120 20 #719 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Wishiwashi in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): Crowd Control+

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds Base HP: 46 Base Attack: 57 Base Defense: 37 Base Speed: 60

New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #122 We found this Illumina Pokémon deep in the sea, where even Captain Vince never traveled. Wishiwashi usually only school together when they’re threatened—maybe they’re different in the Maricopia Islands.

Pokémon GO File:GO746.png Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 46 Base Defense: 43 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Waterfall, Water Gun, Iron Tail Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail, Surf, Brine

School Form

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.63 seconds Base HP: 46 Base Attack: 85 Base Defense: 64 Base Speed: 60

New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #122 These Illumina Wishiwashi have grouped together into their School Form. As soon as they gathered, we picked up an Illumina energy reading that was absolutely enormous.

Pokémon GO File:GO746Sc.png Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 255 Base Defense: 242 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Waterfall, Water Gun, Iron Tail Charged Attacks: Aqua Tail, Surf, Brine

Evolution

Unevolved Wishiwashi Solo Form  Water

Forms

Schooling Lv < 20 or HP ≤ 25% Solo Form Wishiwashi  Water

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Schooling Lv ≥ 20 and HP > 25% School Form Wishiwashi  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield

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

Trivia

• Of all Pokémon with multiple forms, Wishiwashi's base stat total undergoes by far the most drastic change.
  • Solo Form Wishiwashi has the lowest base stat total of all Pokémon at only 175.
  • School Form Wishiwashi is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 620.

Origin

Wishiwashi's Solo Form bears a resemblance to Pacific sardines. Its eyes' ability to light up may be derived from flashlight fish. Its bioluminescence, great abundance, and overall shape may also reference the lanternfish. Its School Form bears some resemblance to a submarine and the extinct Dunkleosteus.

Name origin

Wishiwashi may be a combination of wishy-washy, describing the weak state of its Solo Form; wash, in reference to its Water typing; and 鰯 iwashi (Japanese for sardine).

Yowashi may be a combination of 弱し yowashi (weak, the classical Japanese form of 弱い yowai) or 弱々しい yowayowashii (frail) and 鰯 iwashi.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヨワシ Yowashi From 弱い yowai or 弱々しい yowayowashii and 鰯 iwashi French Froussardine From froussard and sardine Spanish Wishiwashi Same as English name German Lusardin From loser and Sardine Italian Wishiwashi Same as English name Korean 약어리 Yageori From 약 (弱) yak and 정어리 jeong-eori Mandarin Chinese 弱丁魚 / 弱丁鱼 Ruòdīngyú From 弱 ruò and 沙丁魚 / 沙丁鱼 shādīngyú Cantonese Chinese 弱丁魚 Yeuhkdīngyùh From 弱 ruò and 沙甸魚 sādihnyùh

More languages Russian Вишиваши Vishivashi Transcription of English name Thai โยวาชิ Yowachi Transcription of Japanese name

Solo Form Language Title Japanese たんどくのすがた Tandoku no Sugata Chinese Cantonese 單獨的樣子 Dāanduhk-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 單獨的樣子 / 单独的样子 Dāndú-de Yàngzi Dutch Solovorm French Forme Solitaire German Einzelform Hungarian Szóló Forma Italian Forma Individuale Korean 단독의 모습 Dandog-ui Moseup Brazilian Portuguese Forma Individual Russian Форма Соло Forma Solo Spanish Forma Individual Thai ร่างเดี่ยว Rang Diao Turkish Solo Formu Vietnamese Hình thái đơn lẻ

School Form Language Title Japanese むれたすがた Mureta Sugata Chinese Cantonese 魚群的樣子 Yùhkwàhn-dīk Yeuhngjí Mandarin 魚群的樣子 / 鱼群的样子 Yúqún-de Yàngzi Dutch Schoolvorm French Forme Banc German Schwarmform Hungarian Raj Forma Italian Forma Banco Korean 군집의 모습 Gunjib-ui Moseup Polish Forma Ławicy Brazilian Portuguese Forma Cardume Russian Форма Стая Forma Staya Spanish Forma Banco Thai ร่างรวมฝูง Rang Ruamfung Turkish Sürü Formu Vietnamese Hình thái tụ tập

Related articles

• Totem Pokémon
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Illumina phenomenon

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