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whismur
Generation III · #0293 — Whisper Pokémon
Whismur, known as the Whisper Pokémon and designated National Pokédex #293, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. This small, timid creature stands just 0.6 meters tall and weighs only 16.3 kilograms, making it one of the gentler and more diminutive Pokémon species. Despite its meek appearance, Whismur possesses a remarkable and paradoxical ability: while it normally emits barely audible murmurs that are scarcely perceptible even to an attentive listener, it can produce ear-splitting cries equivalent in volume to a jet plane when sensing danger. This dramatic contrast between its natural whisper and its defensive screech forms the core of Whismur's identity and behavioral characteristics. With a base stat total of 240, Whismur represents the first stage of a three-part evolution line that culminates in the powerful Exploud, making it an accessible starting point for trainers seeking a Normal-type ally.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
16.3kg
Category
Whisper Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
upright
Habitat
cave
Abilities
Protects against sound-based moves.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Whismur Biology & Physical Characteristics
Whismur is a mauve-colored, bipedal Pokémon with a distinctly spherical body that gives it an adorable, diminutive appearance. Its face features black, plus-sign-shaped eyes and a simple, wide mouth that contributes to its timid demeanor. The most striking biological features of Whismur are the two small openings atop its head that serve as ear canals—a unique physiological adaptation that allows it to perform its most extraordinary feat. These ear canals are covered by long, yellow-tipped flaps that resemble rabbit ears and can be shut to silence the creature's vocalizations. Whismur's stubby arms and yellow-tipped feet lack conventional toes, instead bearing plus-shaped markings on their undersides. Above its small, plug-like tail sits a distinctive yellow crescent marking, with a hole piercing the center of the tail itself. The most remarkable aspect of Whismur's biology lies in its respiratory system: it inhales through its ear canals rather than its mouth, enabling it to produce continuous cries without pausing to catch its breath. Pokédex entries indicate that Whismur's cries can reach approximately 100 decibels in volume, a level capable of causing an all-day headache to anyone in its immediate vicinity.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Whismur Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Whismur exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio, with 50% of the species being male and 50% female, providing no breeding advantage to either gender. The species is classified within the Monster and Ground egg groups, making it compatible with a wide range of Pokémon for breeding purposes. As a Ground egg group member alongside its Monster classification, Whismur can breed with Pokémon from both categories, offering trainers flexibility in creating diverse offspring and potentially inheriting moves from various parents. The species has a medium-slow growth rate, meaning it requires considerable experience points to reach higher levels compared to fast-growing Pokémon. With a base happiness value of 70, Whismur begins with a moderately positive disposition toward its trainer, responding well to care and affection. Eggs containing Whismur require 20 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel—a moderate incubation period that makes breeding Whismur a reasonable undertaking for players engaged in breeding projects. The species has a notably high capture rate of 190, making it relatively easy to catch in the wild despite its timid nature. This combination of breeding parameters makes Whismur an accessible choice for trainers interested in understanding Pokémon reproduction mechanics without the extreme time investment required by slower-breeding species.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
chesto-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when asleep to cure sleep.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
+569 more TMs/HMs
whismur's Evolution Chain
Whismur Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Whismur exists as the first stage of a three-part evolutionary line that represents a progression in both power and vocal intensity. At level 20, Whismur evolves into Loudred, a more robust Normal-type Pokémon that builds upon its predecessor's acoustic capabilities while gaining significantly improved physical attributes. Loudred's base stats increase across the board, with particular improvements to its HP, Attack, and Special Attack, reflecting its transition from a timid whisper to a louder, more assertive presence. This evolution represents not merely a growth in size but a fundamental shift in the creature's confidence and combat ability. Loudred then evolves into Exploud at level 40, the final and most powerful form in the line. Exploud represents the ultimate manifestation of the evolutionary concept—a towering, speaker-like Pokémon whose entire physiology seems optimized for sound production and projection. The progression from Whismur to Loudred to Exploud mirrors a journey from fearful whisper to confident roar, with each stage building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor. This evolution line serves as an excellent example of how Pokémon can grow not just in strength but in personality and capability, transforming a timid creature into a formidable force through natural development.
Where to Find
hoenn route 116
hoenn
+2 more
rusturf tunnel
hoenn
+33 more
hoenn victory road
hoenn
+3 more
desert underpass
hoenn
kanto sea route 21
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 27
kanto
+1 more
johto route 30
johto
+1 more
johto route 31
johto
+1 more
johto route 32
johto
+1 more
ruins of alph
johto
+1 more
johto route 34
johto
+1 more
johto route 35
johto
+1 more
johto route 42
johto
+1 more
johto route 43
johto
+1 more
johto route 44
johto
+1 more
johto route 45
johto
+1 more
johto route 47
johto
+1 more
mt silver
johto
+1 more
kanto route 26
kanto
+1 more
kanto route 28
kanto
+1 more
+9 more locations in other games
Whismur Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Whismur is characterized as an exceptionally timid Pokémon species, possessing a nervous disposition that makes it prone to panic in response to loud noises and perceived threats. Under normal circumstances, the creature communicates through barely audible murmurs that require careful attention to discern, earning its place as the Whisper Pokémon. However, when Whismur senses danger or becomes frightened, it triggers a peculiar behavioral cycle: the creature begins crying at earsplitting volume, but then becomes startled by its own crying and cries even harder in response. This self-perpetuating cycle of fear and vocalization continues until the Pokémon is utterly exhausted, at which point it falls asleep from sheer fatigue. Remarkably, Whismur can stop its crying if its ear covers are shut, providing a means of containing its vocalizations. Whismur naturally inhabits cave environments, where its sound-based abilities likely serve protective functions within those enclosed spaces. The species thrives in darkness and rocky terrain, suggesting an adaptation to subterranean living conditions. Its timidity makes sense evolutionarily—a creature that relies on sound as its primary defense mechanism would benefit from seeking shelter in environments where echoes and reverberation amplify its sonic output.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
Normally, WHISMUR’s voice is very quiet - it is barely audible even if one is paying close attention. However, if this POKéMON senses danger, it starts crying at an earsplitting volume.
WHISMUR is very timid. If it starts to cry loudly, it becomes startled by its own crying and cries even harder. When it finally stops crying, the POKéMON goes to sleep, all tired out.
Its cries equal a jet plane in volume. It inhales through its ear canals. Because of this system, it can cry continually without having to catch its breath.
It usually murmurs, but starts crying loudly if it senses danger. It stops when its ear covers are shut.
Generation IV
Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane.
If it senses danger, it scares the foe by crying out with the volume of a jet-plane engine.
Generation V
Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane.
Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane.
Generation VI
It usually murmurs but starts crying loudly if it senses danger. It stops when its ear covers are shut.
If it senses danger, it scares the foe by crying out with the volume of a jet-plane engine.
Normally, Whismur’s voice is very quiet—it is barely audible even if one is paying close attention. However, if this Pokémon senses danger, it starts crying at an earsplitting volume.
Whismur is very timid. If it starts to cry loudly, it becomes startled by its own crying and cries even harder. When it finally stops crying, the Pokémon goes to sleep, all tired out.
Generation VIII
The cry of a Whismur is over 100 decibels. If you’re close to a Whismur when it lets out a cry, you’ll be stuck with an all-day headache.
When Whismur cries, the sound of its own voice startles it, making the Pokémon cry even louder. It cries until it’s exhausted, then it falls asleep.
Whismur Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Whismur derives from the English word "whisper," directly referencing the Pokémon's characteristic quiet murmuring and its ability to produce barely audible sounds under normal circumstances. The Japanese name, Gonyonyo (ゴニョニョ), employs onomatopoeia to suggest the sound of whispering or soft vocalization, fitting given the species' linguistic inspiration. The design itself reflects this etymology through multiple visual elements: the long, yellow-tipped ear flaps suggest both rabbit-like innocence and the ear canals through which Whismur breathes and vocalizes. The mauve coloration contributes to an overall aesthetic of softness and timidity, while the plus-sign-shaped eyes and simple mouth convey a perpetually surprised or nervous expression. The spherical body shape emphasizes vulnerability and youth, while the crescent marking above the tail and the hole through the tail provide visual interest without detracting from the creature's fundamental design principle. Whismur's appearance was clearly conceived to embody contrast—it looks soft and harmless, yet houses within its small frame a capacity for sound production that rivals jet engines. This design philosophy extends to the entire evolution line, with each successive form becoming increasingly speaker-like and acoustically emphasized, culminating in Exploud's speaker-inspired cylindrical body.
Learnable Moves
Whismur can learn 72 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| circle throw | fighting | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smelling salts | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supersonic | normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| synchronoise | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| whirlwind | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Whismur Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Whismur's limited utility stems from its modest base stat total of 240, which is distributed in ways that limit its effectiveness in formal competitive play. With Attack and Special Attack both standing at 51, Whismur struggles to deal significant damage, while its Defense and Special Defense are alarmingly low at 23 each, leaving it vulnerable to virtually any attack. Its Speed stat of 28 is among the lowest in the Pokémon world, ensuring that Whismur will almost always move last in any encounter. However, Whismur's two ability options present limited tactical possibilities. Soundproof, its primary ability, protects it from sound-based moves—a niche defensive trait that proves useful primarily against Pokémon with specific move sets. Its hidden ability, Rattled, raises Whismur's Speed by one stage when struck by Dark, Ghost, or Bug-type moves, potentially allowing for some speed manipulation in specific scenarios. Most competitive players view Whismur as an early-game Pokémon to be used exclusively during the early stages of a playthrough, with the expectation of evolving it into the more competent Loudred as soon as possible. At level 20, trainers should not hesitate to complete Whismur's first evolution, as Loudred represents a substantial improvement in all offensive and defensive capabilities. By the time Exploud becomes available at level 40, the final form becomes a legitimate threat with reasonable offensive capabilities and the potential to function in casual competitive formats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Whismur
What type is Whismur?
Whismur is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Whismur evolve into?
Whismur evolves into loudred, then into exploud.
What are Whismur's weaknesses?
Whismur is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Whismur?
Whismur can be found in hoenn route 116 (hoenn), rusturf tunnel (hoenn) and hoenn victory road (hoenn) and 26 other locations.
Whismur Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Whismur has secured a notable place in Pokémon media and culture as a memorable early-generation creature that exemplifies the design philosophy of Generation III's diverse Pokémon ecosystem. Its appearance in the Pokémon animated series introduced audiences to the visual concept of a timid, whispering creature that transforms under duress, capturing the imagination of viewers through its unique behavioral quirks. The species has been featured prominently in spin-off media, including appearances in Pokémon Journeys and other television productions, where its dramatic contrast between quiet murmuring and ear-splitting cries provides comedic and dramatic potential. In the manga adaptations, particularly Pokémon Adventures, Whismur has appeared in various contexts that highlight its personality and unique abilities. The design of Whismur has resonated with players who appreciate Pokémon with distinct personalities and mechanics that reflect their thematic identity—in this case, the intersection of quiet communication and dramatic defensive response. Trading card game depictions of Whismur have provided collectors with various artistic interpretations of the creature, while its evolution line has served as a thematic example of progression in multiple Pokémon educational contexts. The creature's presence in casual gaming communities remains steady, with trainers frequently encountering and catching Whismur during playthroughs of Generation III and its remakes, maintaining its relevance across decades of Pokémon releases.
Where to Find Whismur in Every Pokémon Game
Whismur's availability varies significantly depending on the specific Pokémon game being played, though it has been consistently obtainable across most major titles since its introduction in Generation III. In the original Ruby and Sapphire versions, Whismur can be found in the Granite Cave, serving as an early-game Normal-type option for trainers exploring Hoenn. In the remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Whismur maintains similar availability in cave environments, with a notable feature being the presence of a female Whismur named Aster that appears in specific story contexts. The species appears in numerous subsequent generations including Diamond and Pearl, Platinum, Black and White, X and Y (in the Central Kalos region as local Pokédex #0140), and Sword and Shield (specifically on the Isle of Armor DLC). Whismur's appearance in the National Pokédex as #0293 has remained consistent across all games where it appears. In Generation V's Black and White versions, Whismur may be available depending on seasonal variations and post-game content. Most modern mainline Pokémon games include Whismur in their Pokédex, either as wild encounters in cave systems or through breeding mechanics. Pokémon GO has also featured Whismur as a catchable species, allowing mobile players to encounter and collect this Normal-type creature through standard gameplay mechanics. The species' moderate capture rate of 190 makes it relatively easy to catch compared to rarer Pokémon, and trainers seeking Whismur during their playthrough should encounter minimal difficulty in acquiring one for their team.