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Whicash can be obtained simply by evolving Barboach at level 30. Alternatively, Whiscash can be caught in the same areas that Barboach is caught by fishing with a Super Rod at Meteor Falls and Victory Road in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']] and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''.
Whicash can be obtained simply by evolving Barboach at level 30. Alternatively, Whiscash can be caught in the same areas that Barboach is caught by fishing with a Super Rod at Meteor Falls and Victory Road in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']] and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''.


In terms of battle, Whiscash's only applaudable stat is its ''Hit Points'' stats. All of its other stats are just below average. Whiscash's dual-type, Water/Ground, is considered useful in battle as its only weakness is Grass. However the more powerful Swampert is usually preferred due to its higher stats. But, Whiscash also has a one-hit KO attack, Fissure. Despite the fact that it hits only 30% of the time it is extremely powerful. Only 2 other pokemon have it: [[Groudon]] and occasionally the [[Spheal]] evoulutions as an egg move.
In terms of battle, Whiscash's only applaudable stat is its ''Hit Points'' stats. All of its other stats are just below average. Whiscash's dual-type, Water/Ground, is considered useful in battle as its only weakness is Grass. However the more powerful Swampert is usually preferred due to its higher stats. But, Whiscash also has a one-hit KO attack, Fissure. Despite the fact that it hits only 30% of the time it is extremely powerful. Only 2 other pokemon have it: [[Groudon]] and occasionally the [[Spheal]] evolutions as an egg move.


Also, Whiscash appears in [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon]] as the elder of Pokemon square. Despite its normally territorial nature, the Whiscash elder is shown to be unconcerned with territory and is generally friendly. It is in his pond that Evolution takes place.
Also, Whiscash appears in [[Pokemon Mystery Dungeon]] as the elder of Pokemon square. Despite its normally territorial nature, the Whiscash elder is shown to be unconcerned with territory and is generally friendly. It is in his pond that Evolution takes place.

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Whiscash
File:Whiscash.png
National Pokédex
Barboach - Whiscash (#340) - Corphish
Hoenn Pokédex
Barboach - Whiscash (#128) - Corphish
Sinnoh Pokédex
Barboach - Whiscash (#081) - Lisyan
Japanese nameNamazun
Evolves fromBarboach
Evolves intoNone
GenerationThird
SpeciesWhiskers Pokémon
TypeWater / Ground
Height2 ft 11 in (0.9 m)
Weight52.0 pounds (23.6 kg)
AbilityOblivious, prevents being infatuated

Whiscash (ナマズン, Namazun in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional catfish-like creature from the Pokémon franchise. It is #340 in the National Pokédex. Whiscash resembles a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes, complete with lengthy whiskers upon its humorously designed face. Its name originates from the word "whisker" and a shortening of the word "catfish".

It is a Water/Ground dual-type Pokémon and evolves from Barboach at level 30.

Biology

Despite its funny appearance, Whiscash is known as aggressive and extremely territorial. It will easily claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If an intruder approaches it, Whiscash will thrash about, triggering massive earthquakes on the floor of the pond. These quakes occasionaly cause tremors of a 3-mile radius. Using its massive whiskers, Whiscash can also predict real earthquakes, which, in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, gives it the ability Danger Anticipate. Its territorial behavior occasionally leads to feuds between Whiscash and Crawdaunt, as both Pokémon are violent and viciously territorial of ponds which they inhabit.

Whiscash is also known for its big appetite. Sleeping on the bottom of its swamp during daytime, it will wake up at night and eat continually. It eats almost anything. If it's alive, a Whiscash will eat it. However, in episode 351, Whiscash and Ash, the Whiscash ate a thrown Master Ball, which is supposed to capture Pokémon without fail. This causes some more confusion due to the fact that when May's Munchlax ate a normal Poké Ball, he got captured with in it.

In the video games

Whicash can be obtained simply by evolving Barboach at level 30. Alternatively, Whiscash can be caught in the same areas that Barboach is caught by fishing with a Super Rod at Meteor Falls and Victory Road in Ruby and Sapphire and Emerald.

In terms of battle, Whiscash's only applaudable stat is its Hit Points stats. All of its other stats are just below average. Whiscash's dual-type, Water/Ground, is considered useful in battle as its only weakness is Grass. However the more powerful Swampert is usually preferred due to its higher stats. But, Whiscash also has a one-hit KO attack, Fissure. Despite the fact that it hits only 30% of the time it is extremely powerful. Only 2 other pokemon have it: Groudon and occasionally the Spheal evolutions as an egg move.

Also, Whiscash appears in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon as the elder of Pokemon square. Despite its normally territorial nature, the Whiscash elder is shown to be unconcerned with territory and is generally friendly. It is in his pond that Evolution takes place.

In the anime

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Whiscash from the banned episode Shaking Island Battle! Barboach vs. Whiscash

Whiscash appears in four episodes, one of which was banned due to earthquakes that occurred around the time of the episode's original air date.

  • 351: Whiscash and Ash
  • 377: Shaking Island Battle! Barboach vs. Whiscash! (Banned everywhere)
  • 387: The Great Eight Fate!
  • 388: Eight Ain't Enough

Another Whiscash appears as an elder in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate, consoling a Pichu whose big brother Pikachu is missing.

In other properties

In the card game

So far, Whiscash has appeared in three of the Pokémon Trading Card Game sets - in EX Dragon (as a Water-type), EX Deoxys (as a Fighting-type) and EX Holon Phantoms (as a Fighting-type).

References

Books
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
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