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Wailord
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Fish
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Fast Then Very Slow
- Capture Rate
- 60 (23.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground, Water2
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 175
- EV Yield
- 2 HP
- Height
- 14.5 m (47'07")
- Weight
- 398.0 kg (877.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Prevents burns.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Generation VII
Wailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole.
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off.
When a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it.
Generation VIII
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)
Generation III
WAILORD is the largest of all identified POKéMON up to now. This giant POKéMON swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth.
When chasing prey, WAILORD herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this POKéMON leaping out of the sea with others in its pod.
It breathes through nostrils that it raises above the sea. By inhaling to its maximum capacity, a WAILORD can dive close to 10,000 feet beneath the waves.
It is among the largest of all POKéMON. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp.
Generation IV
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey.
Generation V
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
Generation VI
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
Wailord is the largest of all identified Pokémon up to now. This giant Pokémon swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth.
When chasing prey, Wailord herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this Pokémon leaping out of the sea with others in its pod.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | Soak | wat | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Noble Roar | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 5 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 10 | Water GunSTAB | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 23 | Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 27 | WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 28 | Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 36 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| 46 | DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 54 | Water SpoutSTAB | wat | S | 150 | 100% | 5 |
| 54 | Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| 62 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 70 | Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
44 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
16 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Self Destruct | nor | P | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Steel Roller | ste | P | 130 | 100% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Wailord
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Wailord
Wailord is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. Wailord stands 14.5 m (47'07") tall and weighs 398.0 kg (877.4 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.
Wailord Base Stats
Wailord has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is HP at 170 (exceptional), while its lowest is Defense at 45 (below average). Wailord functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Wailord is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Wailord Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water-type, Wailord is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Wailord 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Wailord Abilities
Wailord's abilities include Oblivious, Water Veil, Pressure. Oblivious prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.. Water Veil prevents burns. Its Hidden Ability is Pressure, which increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Wailord Moves & Learnset
Wailord can learn 78 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Water Spout (Water, 150 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power). For coverage, Wailord can learn Self Destruct (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Wailord
Wailord has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Wailord yields 2 HP EVs. It has a fast then very slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Wailord belongs to the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Wailord is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Wailmer → Wailord).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Wailord. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Wailord, or use the team builder to see how Wailord fits into your squad.
