The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a standard growth curve to max out.
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nostrils.
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nostrils.
Wailmer is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Wailmer's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Wailmer with Thunderbolt (217-256%). Toedscool's Giga Drain hits Wailmer for 56-66%. Venusaur's Giga Drain also KOs at 90-106%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x217-256%KO Volt Switch 2x170-200%KO Shadow Ball65-76% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Knock Off11-14% Giga Drain 2x56-66% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb54-64% Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Knock Off20-23% | ||
Wailmer is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Wailord. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wailmer easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 10.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Wailmer cleanly, with Water Spout and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Breeding opens up real options for Wailmer. Aqua Ring and Curse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Water Spout and Hydro Pump and coverage across 9 types.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Wailmer cleanly, with Water Spout and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
No wild encounters for Wailmer in Winds & Waves. It's available in Ruby and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Wailmer starts showing up in mid-game fishing spots at high spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Wailmer in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Wailmer is a fishing-only catch in this game. 4 spots at Lv. 30-40 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Wailmer starts showing up in late-game water routes at high spawn rates across 56 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Wailmer in Sword & Shield
Before you go hunting for Wailmer, check which of the 56 spots belong to your version. Shield and Sword each have different surfing, fishing, and more encounters at Lv. 39-65.
Wailmer is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 14 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Wailmer in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
14 fishing and surfing encounters at Lv. 10-49 for Wailmer across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
At 400 BST, Wailmer is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Wailord before bringing it to any serious fight.
Water Veil is the go-to ability for Wailmer. It prevents burns. Its hidden ability Pressure can work in specific setups. Oblivious is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Wailmer is a mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
For a casual playthrough, Wailmer works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Wailord. That's where the stats start mattering.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Wailmer appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves