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Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailord

Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailord is a Water Type Float Whale Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Wailord in Route 9 - Circhester Bay with a 40% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Wailord are 170 HP, 90 Attack, 90 SP Attack, 45 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailord
Regular
Shiny
Wailord Galar Pokedex ID: 357

List of Wailord Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 500
HP 170
Attack 90
Defense 45
Special Attack 90
Special Defense 45
Speed 60

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Wailord to have is Mild, this will increase it's Sp. Atk and decrease it's Defense stats.

Wailord Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Water VeilNormal
ObliviousNormal
PressureHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.

Shield Pokedex Entry

Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailord Evolutions

How do i evolve Wailord in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailmer evolves into Wailord when you reach Level 40.

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Level 40
Wailord
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Wailmer
4007035703513060
Wailord
5009045904517060

Wailord Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Wailord?

Wailord does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Wailmer and evolve it into Wailord. A popular spawn location you can find Wailmer is in the Route 9 - Circhester Bay area with a 40% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 9 - Circhester Bay
40%39 - 43
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
11%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
11%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
15%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
5%40 - 45

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 9 - Circhester Bay
34%39 - 43
Route 9 - Circhester Bay
5%39 - 43
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailord Raids

Where do i find Wailord Raids?

You can find Wailord raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Wailord Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Wailord Weakness

Wailord is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Grass
Electric
0.5x
Damage
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Wailord Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Wailord Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Wailord Moves List

What moves can Wailord learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Wailord can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.

Wailord Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Soak
01[] Noble Roar
01[] Splash
01[] Growl
01[] Astonish
01[] Water Gun
15[] Mist
18[] Water Pulse
21[] Heavy Slam
24[] Brine
27[] Whirlpool
30[] Dive
33[] Bounce
36[] Body Slam
39[] Rest
44[] Amnesia
49[] Hydro Pump
54[] Water Spout

TM Moves Wailord can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM55BrineSpecial97.510010Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM64AvalanchePhysical6010010Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.

Wailord TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR42Hyper VoiceSpecial9010010
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR79Heavy SlamPhysical10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
TR98LiquidationPhysical127.510010The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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