Wailord's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the standard growth curve keeps leveling painless.
It’s the biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
It’s the biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
Electric and Grass moves hit Wailord for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 170 HP and balanced defenses, Wailord can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Wailord with Thunderbolt (135-159%). Raikou threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (93-110%). Toedscool deals 35-41% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x135-159%KO Volt Switch 2x105-124%KO Shadow Ball40-47% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Raikou builds →Scald14-16% Thunderbolt 2x93-110%KO Volt Switch 2x73-85% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Knock Off7-8% Giga Drain 2x35-41% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Breloom builds →Mach Punch25-29% Bullet Seed 2x31-37% | ||
Wailord is the evolved form of Wailmer. Breeding produces Wailmer eggs, and they're takes forever to hatch. Evolving from Wailmer gave Wailord the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wailord to get Wailmer eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups.
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterveil supports the gameplan, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs mean Wailord doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
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Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Amnesia
- Rest
- Block
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Water Spout
- Earthquake
- Icy Wind
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Substitute
- Aqua Ring
- Dive
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Amnesia
- Rest
- Block
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Water Spout
- Earthquake
- Icy Wind
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Whirlpool
- Substitute
- Aqua Ring
- Dive
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Water Spout
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Wailord can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Ghost and Steel. The offense anchors on Water Spout and Hydro Pump while TMs handle everything else.
Don't skip the egg moves. Wailord picks up Aqua Ring and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Coverage runs deep. Wailord can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Steel and Rock. The offense anchors on Water Spout and Hydro Pump while TMs handle everything else.
Wailord can't be caught in Winds & Waves. Transfer Wailmer from Ruby and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
moderate rates across 4 encounter spots for Wailord. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Wailord in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Wailord starts with Wailmer at Lv. 30-55 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WailmerRoute 223Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-40 Route30%MidRoute 223Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-40 Route30%MidRoute 230Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-40 Route30%MidRoute 230Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-40 Route30%Mid
Step 2Wailord ✓Route 223Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Route5%LateRoute 223Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Route5%LateRoute 230Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Route5%LateRoute 230Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.35-55 Route5%Lateor evolve from Wailmer (Step 1)
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Wailord. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Wailord in Sword & Shield
The path to Wailord starts with Wailmer at Lv. 39-65 via surfing, fishing, and more encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WailmerRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route40%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester Bay) (SurfingSwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route40%LateAll WeatherRoute 9 - in Circhester BaySwordSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route34%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route34%LateHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water16%LateThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water45%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water37%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water37%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water37%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water37%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water35%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water29%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water29%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water27%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldSuper Rod Lv.60-65 Water20%PostFrigid SeaSwordSuper Rod Lv.60-65 Water20%Post
Step 2Wailord ✓Route 9 - in Circhester BaySwordSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route5%LateRoute 9 - in Circhester BayShieldSuper Rod Lv.39-43 Route5%Lateor evolve from Wailmer (Step 1)
Wailord appears at moderate rates across 14 spots in early-game fishing spots. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Wailord in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Wailmer is your first catch on the way to Wailord. You'll find fishing and surfing encounters from Lv. 10-49 across 28 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Route40%EarlyAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Route40%EarlyPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Water40%EarlyPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Water40%EarlySeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 City40%EarlySeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 City40%EarlyAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Route30%EarlyShaking spotAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Route30%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Water30%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Water30%EarlyShaking spotSeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 City25%EarlyShaking spotSeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 City25%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water70%LateShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water70%LateShaking spot
Step 2Wailord ✓Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 RouteEarlySOS from WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 RouteEarlySOS from WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 RouteEarlySOS from WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 RouteEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 CityEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 CityEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 CityEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 CityEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateShaking spotor evolve from Wailmer (Step 1)
Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced. Base 170 HP is where it shines.
Water Veil prevents burns. That's the one you want on Wailord. Pressure is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Oblivious works too if your team needs something different.
Wailord fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Wailord has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.
Wailord first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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