Wishiwashi is Gen VII's gimmicky fish Pokémon. Like Magikarp and Feebas before it, it starts off as a tiny weakling and grows into a powerhouse. But Wishiwashi's take on this mechanic is that it doesn't evolve. Instead, it schools with a bunch of its cousins to form some kind of giant fishy Voltron. Wishiwashi returns in to give Trainers who skipped it in Sun & Moon another chance to join the school.
Where To Find Wishiwashi In Sword & Shield
If you want Wishiwashi, you better look for those little ripples in bodies of water. The little guy can only be on Route 9, Axew's Eye, East 🅠Lake Axewell, Hulbury, and West Lake Axewell. Route 9 provides the best chance with a 30% spawn rate.
Alternativeꦐly, you might be able to find a Wishiwashi Max Raid Battle at Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, North♐ Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, and West Lake Axewell.
What Wishiwashi Does In Battle
Wishiwashi doesn't evolve or have a Gigantamax form. Instead, as long as it's at least level 20 and has over 25% of its h🌌ealth remaining, it will activate its Schooling Ability to transform into a super fish. This form raises its Attack, Defens🔜e, Special Attack, and Special Defense dramatically.
The problem with Wishiwashi is that it's slow and doesn't have much HP. That makes it easy for a speedy Pokémon to use an Electric-type move to drop poor Wishiwashi below 25% and KO it or turn it back int⛄o a singular pathetic fish.
There are a few things Wishiwashi trainers can do to keep Scho𓆏oling up. The first is to give it Leftovers as its held item. This will help keep its HP full and might even save it on the turn it drops below 25%. The other The other is to give it good coverage moves to counter its weaknesses, Gras🅠s and Electric. Ice Beam and Earthquake are pretty much your only choices for that, and both need to be taught via TRs.
Naturally, Wishiwashi wants to learn a Water-type move. This can be up to preference and what your team needs. Surf and Scald are always solid. The fourth move is all up to✱ your team needs. Maybe you want Toxic in case the opponent puts out a very bulky Pokémon. Rain dance could also work if you're running a weather team. Feel free to play around and show the world what you learned in school!