Whiscash may be based on Namazu, a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. Since its pre-evolution appears to be based on a loach, it may also draw inspiration from loach catfish.
Whiscash may be a combination of whisker and mustache, referring to the long whiskers it has. Cash may also be a contraction of catfish.
Namazun is derived from 鯰 Namazu (or 大鯰 Ōnamazu), a catfish in Japanese mythology which caused earthquakes. 鯰 namazu also means catfish.
No: 340
English Name: Whiscash
Japanese Name: Namazun
Generation: 3
Type: Water, Ground
Species: Whiskers Pokémon
Abilities: Anticipation, Oblivious, Hydration (hidden ability)
Evolution: Barboach > Whiscash
Whiscash is a dark blue, catfish-like Pokémon with a yellow underbelly. It has a cavernous mouth with light blue lips that have short, thin whiskers growing from the lower lips. Long, yellow barbels grow from its cheeks, and there is a yellow marking on its forehead that resembles a W. The light blue dorsal fin has a pattern of three spots arranged in a triangle, while its horizontal tail fin lacks spots. Its pectoral fins and belly fins match its main body color. It causes earthquakes that can extend for over three miles, and can predict when natural earthquakes will occur. It lives at the bottom of ponds and swamps, and is territorial over them. It eats anything that is alive, and has been shown in the anime to eat inanimate objects as well.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: Whiscash is extremely territorial. Just one of these Pokémon will claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If a foe approaches it, it thrashes about and triggers a massive earthquake.
Pokemon Sapphire: If Whiscash goes on a wild rampage, it sets off a quake-like tremor with a radius of over three miles. This Pokémon has the ability to predict real earthquakes.
Pokemon Emerald: Mysteriously, it can foretell earthquakes. In the daytime, it sleeps in mud at the bottom of a pond. When it awakens, it continually feeds throughout the night.
Pokemon FireRed: It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything – if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything – if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
Pokemon Diamond: It is very territorial. It repels foes by setting off tremors that extend over a three-mile radius.
Pokemon Pearl: As a result of causing tremors by thrashing about, it developed the ability to foretell real earthquakes.
Pokemon Platinum: It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
Pokemon HeartGold: It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
Pokemon Black: It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
Pokemon White: It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
Pokemon Black 2: It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
pokemon White 2: It is extremely protective of its territory. If any foe approaches, it attacks using vicious tremors.
Pokemon X: It claims a large swamp to itself. If a foe comes near it, it sets off tremors by thrashing around.
Pokemon Y: It makes its nest at the bottom of swamps. It will eat anything – if it is alive, Whiscash will eat it.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Whiscash is extremely territorial. Just one of these Pokémon will claim a large pond as its exclusive territory. If a foe approaches it, it thrashes about and triggers a massive earthquake.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: If Whiscash goes on a wild rampage, it sets off a quake-like tremor with a radius of over three miles. This Pokémon has the ability to predict real earthquakes.
Pokemon SUN: A glutton that devours anything that moves, it quietly lurks at the bottom of swamps, lying in wait for prey.
Pokemon MOON: Sighting Whiscash leaping from the water is believed to herald an earthquake.
