Wailmer is technically a pre-evolution of Wailord, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Part of the Gen 3 roster.
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
GoodWailmer is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Wailmer's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
Wailmer is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Wailord. Check the evolution method below. No compatible partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Wailmer easily from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more to offspring.
Best Build
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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
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
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.
Wailmer evolves into Wailord at level 40. Wailmer is the base form of this evolutionary line.
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 — base 70 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Wailmer appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Wailmer appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A