Wishiwashi (ヨワシ Yowashi) is a water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
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Biology
Physiology
Wishiwashi is a small blue-and-white fish Pokémon. It has bright blue markings on its flanks, white teardrop-shaped patterns on its sides and its large eyes have blue puddle-shaped pupils inside.
In its School Form, Wishiwashi combines with numerous others to create a school shaped like a much larger fish. The individual fish in the school are much less detailed, and are of varying shades of blue with glowing eyes.
Behavior
Small and weak on its own, Wishiwashi is targeted by many predators that see it as an easy meal. In order to defend itself, large numbers of Wishiwashi come together into their massive and terrifying School Form, and their combined power surpasses that of even Gyarados. Alolan sea folk fear Wishiwashi, speaking of it as the "demon of the sea". However, even in large schools Wishiwashi still falls prey to Wailord.
Natural Abilities
Game info
Locations
| Locations | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
| Sun and Moon | Routes 3, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Kale'e Bay, Melemele Sea, Secluded Shore, Tapu Village (fishing) | Uncommon | |||||||
Pokédex entries
- Sun
Solo Form: 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.
School Form: Weak Wishiwashi school together to concentrate their power. Their united force makes them the demon of the sea, feared near and far. - Moon
Solo Form: 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.
School Form: At their appearance, even Gyarados will flee. When they team up to use Water Gun, its power exceeds that of Hydro Pump. - Ultra Sun
Solo Form: They’re weak, so they move in schools. However, they can also often be seen all alone, having strayed from the school.
School Form: 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
Solo Form: 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: Called "demon of the sea" by some, when Wishiwashi are injured in battle and their numbers dwindle, they become a regular school. - Sword
Solo Form: Individually, they're incredibly weak. It's by gathering up into schools that they're able to confront opponents.
School Form: 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
Solo Form: When it senses danger, its eyes tear up. The sparkle of its tears signals other Wishiwashi to gather.
School Form: When facing tough opponents, they get into formation. But if they get wounded in battle, they'll scatter and become solitary again.
Stats (Solo form)
| Wishiwashi's Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 175
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Stats (Schooling form)
| Wishiwashi's Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 620
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Learnset
Leveling
| LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | Water | Special | |||
| 1 | Growl | — | 100% | 40 | Normal | Status | |||
| 6 | Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
| 9 | Feint Attack | 60 | —% | 20 | Dark | Physical | |||
| 14 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | Water | Special | |||
| 17 | Aqua Ring | — | —% | 20 | Water | Status | |||
| 22 | Tearful Look | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
| 25 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
| 30 | Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | |||
| 33 | Beat Up | — | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | |||
| 38 | Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water | Physical | |||
| 41 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | |||
| 46 | Soak | — | 100% | 20 | Water | Status | |||
| 49 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Normal | Physical | |||
| 54 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Water | Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM
| TMs and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
| TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
| TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
| TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Physical | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
| TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
| TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
| TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | Ground | Physical | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
| TM89 | U-turn | 70 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Physical | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
| TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
| TM98 | Waterfall | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Physical | |||
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Breeding
| Breeding Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
| Mist | Wailmer, Wailord | — | —% | 30 | Ice | Status | |||
| Muddy Water | Barboach, Whiscash | 90 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | |||
| Water Pulse | Goldeen, Seaking, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Alomomola | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | |||
| Water Sport | Goldeen, Seaking, Remoraid, Barboach, Whiscash, Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | — | —% | 15 | Water | Status | |||
| WhirlpoolUSUM | Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | 35 | 85% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
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Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Tutoring
| Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
| Aqua Tail USUM | 90 | 90% | 10 | Water | Physical | ||||
| Covet USUM | 60 | 100% | 25 | Normal | Physical | ||||
| Endeavor USUM | — | 100% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ||||
| Helping Hand USUM | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
| Iron Tail USUM | 100 | 75% | 15 | Steel | Physical | ||||
| Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
| Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites
Appearances
Trivia
- When its health drops below 20%, Wishiwashi reverts back to its Solo form.
- Wishiwashi is similar to Magikarp in that it is a small, weak fish Pokémon that turns into a more powerful form dreaded and feared by many. However, in Wishiwashi's case, its larger form is merely due to schooling and not an actual evolution.
- Wishiwashi Solo Form has the worst Base Stat Total and Base Stat Average with its Total being 175 and its Average being 29.17.
- Out of all Pokémon that undergo a form change, Wishiwashi has the greatest stat change. Its Solo Form, with a BST of 175, gets a stat boost of 445, growing its BST to 620.
Origin
Wishiwashi is based on a sardine or other small schooling fish. Its School Form references how schools of fish band together in large numbers to deter and confuse predators or appear bigger. Wishiwashi's Schooling Form resembles a submarine, shark, or Dunkleosteus. Its Shiny coloration may reference canned sardines, as they usually grow a yellowish-orange color due to oxidation.
Etymology
Wishiwashi is a play of the term Wishy Washy, meaning to be weak when alone. It may also incorporate fishy, wash, and iwashi (Japanese for sardine).
Its Japanese name, Yowashi, may come from yowai (weak), iwashi (sardine), and yowayowashii (frail).
Names in other languages
- Its French name, Froussardine, comes from froussard (cowardly) and sardine.
Names in other languages
- English: Wishiwashi
- Japanese: ヨワシ Yowashi
- Korean: 약어리 Yageori
- French: Froussardine
- German: Lusardin
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