Stats & Training
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 Weakness
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 |
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x71-86% Giga Drain 2x61-73% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
 Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x51-61% Shock Wave 2x45-55% Charge Beam 2x41-49% Thunder Shock 2x35-43% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Volt Switch 2x50-59% Shock Wave 2x45-54% Charge Beam 2x36-43% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x63-75% Giga Drain 2x54-64% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x77-91% Volt Switch 2x59-70% Shock Wave 2x54-64% Charge Beam 2x45-54% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Volt Switch 2x45-54% Shock Wave 2x39-48% Charge Beam 2x36-43% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x136-161%KO Energy Ball 2x102-120%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Razor Leaf 2x64-76% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x76-90% Thunderbolt 2x62-73% Volt Switch 2x48-57% Spark 2x46-54% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Energy Ball 2x66-78% Giga Drain 2x56-66% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Volt Switch 2x62-73% Thunder Fang 2x46-54% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Thunderbolt 2x57-69% Volt Switch 2x46-54% Spark 2x57-69% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x136-161%KO Energy Ball 2x102-120%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Razor Leaf 2x64-76% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x76-90% Thunderbolt 2x62-73% Volt Switch 2x48-57% Spark 2x46-54% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Energy Ball 2x66-78% Giga Drain 2x56-66% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 2x80-94% Volt Switch 2x62-73% Thunder Fang 2x46-54% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Thunderbolt 2x57-69% Volt Switch 2x46-54% Spark 2x57-69% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x132-156%KO Energy Ball 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x85-100%KO Razor Leaf 2x63-74% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x73-86% Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Volt Switch 2x47-56% Spark 2x44-52% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x85-100%KO Energy Ball 2x64-76% Giga Drain 2x54-64% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x93-110%KO Thunderbolt 2x76-90% Discharge 2x68-80% Volt Switch 2x59-70% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x66-78% Thunderbolt 2x54-64% Volt Switch 2x44-52% Spark 2x56-66% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x130-154%KO Energy Ball 2x99-117%KO Giga Drain 2x83-98% Razor Leaf 2x61-72% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Volt Switch 2x47-56% Spark 2x44-52% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x141-167%KO Energy Ball 2x107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Magical Leaf 2x72-85% | ||
 Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Volt Switch 2x56-67% Spark 2x67-80% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x81-96% Thunderbolt 2x67-80% Discharge 2x59-70% Volt Switch 2x52-61% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x130-153%KO Energy Ball 2x98-116%KO Giga Drain 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x61-72% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Discharge 2x51-60% Volt Switch 2x45-53% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x139-164%KO Energy Ball 2x105-124%KO Giga Drain 2x88-103%KO Magical Leaf 2x70-83% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Volt Switch 2x55-66% Spark 2x67-79% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x80-95% Thunderbolt 2x67-79% Discharge 2x60-71% Volt Switch 2x52-62% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x130-153%KO Energy Ball 2x98-116%KO Giga Drain 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x61-72% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Discharge 2x51-60% Volt Switch 2x45-53% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x139-164%KO Energy Ball 2x105-124%KO Giga Drain 2x88-103%KO Magical Leaf 2x70-83% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x86-102%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Volt Switch 2x55-66% Spark 2x67-79% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x80-95% Thunderbolt 2x67-79% Discharge 2x60-71% Volt Switch 2x52-62% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Jolteon can KO Wailmer with Thunder (266-313%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (162-191%).
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x266-313%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb97-114%KO Giga Drain 2x162-191%KO | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 131 breeding partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Wailmer Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Wailmer Locations
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 Guide
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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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