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Whismur (Japanese: ゴニョニョ Gonyonyo) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Loudred starting at level 20, which evolves into Exploud starting at level 40.

Biology

Whismur is mauve, bipedal Pokémon with a spherical body. Its eyes are black and shaped like plus signs, and it has a simple, wide mouth. Two small openings on top of its head act as its ear canals. Covering its ear canals are long, yellow-tipped flaps resembling rabbit ears. It has stubby arms and yellow-tipped feet that lack toes and have plus-shaped markings underneath. Above its small, plug-like tail is a yellow, crescent marking. There is a hole in the center of its tail.

Whismur are a timid species, being easily frightened by loud noises. Whismur's murmurs are barely audible, but when it senses danger, it lets out an ear-splitting cry as loud as a jet plane taking off. The cry of a Whismur is about 100 decibels and can cause an all-day headache should anyone be near it. Startled by its own cries, it will cry louder. When it finally stops crying, it will fall asleep from exhaustion. Because it breathes through its ear canals, it can cry continually. However, it will stop crying if its ear covers are shut. Whismur lives in caves.

In the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Three Whismur debuted in Gotta Dance!!, where Meowth captured them and forced them to perform for Giovanni. However, they were freed by Pikachu and his friends before they could do so.

Whismur made its main series debut in A Poké-BLOCK Party!, under the ownership of Alanna. When Jigglypuff showed up to Sing for everyone, Whismur was the only one who stayed awake due to its Ability.

In Pinch Healing, a Whismur was being babysat by a Poké-Sitter named Matt. At the Pokémon Center, Max tried to comfort it by playing with it.

In Leading a Stray!, a Whismur assisted a Luxio in its efforts to help a Wailmer trapped in the sewers.

Minor appearances

A Whismur appeared in a flashback in Exploud and Clear!, under the ownership of Guy.

Multiple Whismur appeared in Destiny Deoxys. One was seen under the ownership of a Trainer, while the rest appeared in the opening sequence of the movie.

A Whismur appeared in PK13.

In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Whismur was at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.

A Coordinator's Whismur appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Whismur appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Whismur competed in the Lily of the Valley Conference.

A Whismur appeared in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a girl.

A Whismur appeared in Awakening the Sleeping Giant.

Three Whismur appeared in Goodbye, Friend!.

A Trainer's Whismur appeared in JN036.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG039 Whismur Ash's Pokédex Whismur, the Whisper Pokémon. Whismur can become so startled by the sound of its own crying, that it will continue to cry until finally falling asleep from exhaustion.

In Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Whismur was fleeing from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.



In the manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

A Whismur appeared in a flashback in A Pokémon Battle Against An Entire Family?!, under the ownership of the Winstrate family.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

A Whismur appeared in JNM07.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In What Would You Do for a Whismur?, a herd of Whismur first appeared during Courtney's attack on Ruby in the Rusturf Tunnel. Their combined Hyper Voice attacks with several Loudred and Exploud proved useful in clearing the obstacles that blockaded the area.

A Whismur, nicknamed Whiris (Japanese: ニョニョ Nyonyo), appeared under the ownership of Sydney (Japanese: ミナヨ Minayo) while Ruby was participating in a Pokémon Contest in Tripped Up by Torkoal.

A Whismur appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

In Choir Tournament, multiple Whismur were at the Autumn Choir Tournament.

Zinnia owns a Whismur nicknamed Aster that debuted in Omega Alpha Adventure 2.

In the TCG

Game data

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: A female Whismur named Aster (Japanese: シガナ Shigana) is Zinnia's closest companion. She does not participate in either of the battles Zinnia has with the player.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation III Hoenn

#045 Kanto

#— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It usually murmurs, but starts crying loudly if it senses danger. It stops when its ear covers are shut. LeafGreen Generation IV Sinnoh

#— Johto

#— Diamond Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane. Pearl Platinum HeartGold If it senses danger, it scares the foe by crying out with the volume of a jet-plane engine. SoulSilver Generation V Unova

#— Black Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane. White Black 2 Usually, its cries are like quiet murmurs. If frightened, it shrieks at the same volume as a jet plane. White 2 Generation VI Kalos

Central #140 Hoenn

#046 X It usually murmurs but starts crying loudly if it senses danger. It stops when its ear covers are shut. Y If it senses danger, it scares the foe by crying out with the volume of a jet-plane engine. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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 VII Alola

#— Kanto

#— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. Generation VIII Galar

Isle of Armor #148 Sword 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. Shield When Whismur cries, the sound of its own voice startles it, making the Pokémon cry even louder. It cries until its exhausted, then it falls asleep.

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Whismur

indicates a move that gets when used by Whismur Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whismur

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Whismur Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Whismur appears to be based on a rabbit or a stuffed animal due to its small size and large ears. Its ears resemble earmuffs, which are used to protect against loud noises. Its tendency to cry loudly when disturbed may be based on the behavior of an infant. It may also be based on an electronic amplifier since its tail resembles an input/output port. The curved yellow marking on its back resembles a stylized sound wave on a volume icon.

Name origin

Whismur may be a combination of whisper and murmur.

Gonyonyo may be derived from ごにょごにょ gonyogonyo.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴニョニョ Gonyonyo From ごにょごにょ gonyogonyo French Chuchmur From chuchoter and murmur. Spanish Whismur Same as English name German Flurmel From flüstern and murmeln Italian Whismur Same as English name Korean 소곤룡 Sogonryong From 소고 sogo , 수군수군 sugun-sugun , and 룡(龍) ryong Cantonese Chinese Mandarin Chinese 咕妞妞 Gūniūniū​ Literally "Murmuring girl". Also phonetically similar to its Japanese name More languages Russian Визмур Vizmur Transcription of English name Thai โกเนียวเนียว Gonyonyo Transcription of Japanese name







