Type matchups
Damage Whiscash takes from each attacking type.
As a Water/Ground type, Whiscash has 1 weakness, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Water/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 110
- Attack
- 78
- Defense
- 73
- Sp. Atk
- 76
- Sp. Def
- 71
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 468
Whiscash has a base stat total of 468, higher than 49% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (110). Its Attack (78) and Sp. Atk (76) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 110 HP, 73 Defense and 71 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Whiscash can have the abilities Oblivious, Anticipation and Hydration.
How to beat Whiscash
The best way to beat Whiscash is with Grass moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Celebi hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water and Ground moves. Sky Shaymin hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Whiscash's Ground moves and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Whiscash is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Barboach → Whiscash), evolving from Barboach.
Best counters to Whiscash
Other Water/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Whiscash weak to?
As a Water/Ground type, Whiscash takes super-effective damage from Grass (4×) moves.
What is Whiscash resistant to?
Whiscash resists Poison, Rock, Steel and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Whiscash?
Strong type-based picks include Celebi, Shaymin and Sky Shaymin, which hit Whiscash with super-effective attacks.