Type matchups
Damage Wishiwashi takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Wishiwashi has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 20
- Defense
- 20
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 175
Wishiwashi has a base stat total of 175, higher than 0% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (45). With Sp. Atk (25) well above Attack (20), it works best as a special attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 20 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Wishiwashi's only ability is Schooling.
How to beat Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Wishiwashi does not evolve.
Best counters to Wishiwashi
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Wishiwashi weak to?
As a Water type, Wishiwashi takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Wishiwashi resistant to?
Wishiwashi resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Wishiwashi?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Wishiwashi with super-effective attacks.