Whiscash (ex Deoxys 28) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Whiscash from the Deoxys set is a Rare card numbered 28 with 90 HP. This aquatic Pokémon features the attack Dwindling Wave, showcasing its unique battle style. Its vibrant design captures the essence of its watery habitat.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Barboach)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Raging Tremble: Flip a coin; if heads, deals 10 damage per damage counter on Whiscash to each Defending Pokémon; if tails, deals 10 damage per damage counter on Whiscash to the Defending Pokémon.
• Dwindling Wave: Deals 70 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Whiscash.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Strategy Snapshot

• Raging Tremble scales with damage on Whiscash, threatening spread damage on heads.
• Dwindling Wave is strongest at full health and weakens as Whiscash takes damage.
• Together, these attacks reward timing and careful damage management in casual play.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Deoxys set, card number 28, and is classified as Rare. It is illustrated by Miki Tanaka, whose artwork captures Whiscash’s robust and tactical nature. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Whiscash card. Identifiers include its set code “ex8” and card number “28.” The card’s Fighting type and Stage 1 subtype are key classification points for collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
  Its unique attacks that scale with damage counters make it an interesting choice for casual play or thematic decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and detailed illustration by Miki Tanaka, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys: This set includes the Whiscash card as a rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic damage-counter-based attacks. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon and unique mechanics, though the exact release date for this card remains unknown.