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.
It swims along with its mouth open and swallows down seawater along with its food. It sprays excess water out of its nostrils.
Due to their memories of when they once lived on land, pods of them will, very rarely, wash up on shore.
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 |
 Sceptile Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Sceptile builds →Leaf Storm 2x164-193%KO Solar Beam 2x152-179%KO Leaf Blade 2x96-113%KO Energy Ball 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x157-184%KO Solar Beam 2x145-171%KO Leaf Blade 2x116-136%KO Energy Ball 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 2x145-171%KO Solar Beam 2x145-171%KO Petal Blizzard 2x93-110%KO Energy Ball 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Torterra builds →Leaf Storm 2x124-146%KO Wood Hammer 2x155-183%KO Solar Beam 2x116-136%KO Energy Ball 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x97-114%KO Leaf Blade 2x118-139%KO Energy Ball 2x73-86% Giga Drain 2x62-73% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (197-232%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 145-171%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x197-232%KO Volt Switch 2x154-181%KO Dazzling Gleam88-103%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball43-51% Discharge 2x130-153%KO Volt Switch 2x113-133%KO Thunderbolt 2x145-171%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb75-88% Giga Drain 2x124-147%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Wailmer Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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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
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Wailmer Locations
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.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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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