Wishiwashi

Wishiwashi
Current
Information
Type	Water
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Schooling
Species	Small Fry Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 0.2 m / 0'08" Weight 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VII
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Color Blue
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0746
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	110 / 133 (USUM)
Galar	155 / 110 (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ヨワシ Yowashi
Japanese	Name ヨワシ Yowashi
English	Name Wishiwashi
English	Name Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi
Information
Type	Water
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Schooling
Height and Weight	Height 8.2 m / 26'11" Weight 78.6 kg / 173.3 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VII
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint File:.png Color Blue Cry [[File:|100px|noicon]]
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0746A
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	110 / 133 (USUM)
Galar	155 / 110 (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A

Wishiwashi (Japanese: ヨワシ, Hepburn: Yowashi) (WISH-ee-WASH-ee) is a water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

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.

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)

Stats
HP	45
Attack	20
Defense	20
Sp. Atk	25
Sp. Def	25
Speed	40
Total	175

Stats (Schooling form)

Stats
HP	45
Attack	140
Defense	130
Sp. Atk	140
Sp. Def	135
Speed	30
Total	620

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	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
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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.

Appearances

• Totem Wishiwashi (anime)

Trivia

• When its health drops below 20%, Wishiwashi reverts 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's Solo Form is based on a sardine or other small schooling fish. The white pattern going across its body resembles water or tear drops. Its large eye and ability to make its tears shine may reference the lanternfish, which have a similar body shape and are able to glow using bioluminescence.

While in its School Form, it resembles a submarine, shark, or Dunkleosteus. This form change also references how schools of fish band together in large numbers to deter and confuse predators or appear bigger.

Wishiwashi's orange Shiny coloration may reference canned sardines, as they usually grow a yellowish-orange color due to oxidation.

Etymology

Wishiwashi is a play on the term "wishy-washy", meaning to lack strength (which may refer to its Solo form). 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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