Stats & Training
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.
Wailord Weakness
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 |
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x58-68% Giga Drain 2x49-58% Bullet Seed 2x18-21% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
 Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x39-47% Shock Wave 2x35-42% Charge Beam 2x30-37% Thunder Shock 2x26-32% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x45-55% Volt Switch 2x38-45% Shock Wave 2x33-41% Charge Beam 2x30-36% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x50-59% Giga Drain 2x42-50% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x58-68% Volt Switch 2x45-55% Shock Wave 2x42-50% Charge Beam 2x33-41% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 2x45-55% Volt Switch 2x33-41% Shock Wave 2x30-36% Charge Beam 2x26-32% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x97-115%KO Energy Ball 2x74-87% Giga Drain 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x45-54% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x54-64% Thunderbolt 2x45-54% Volt Switch 2x35-42% Spark 2x34-40% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x64-75% Energy Ball 2x48-58% Giga Drain 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x11-14% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x69-81% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Volt Switch 2x45-54% Thunder Fang 2x34-40% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x50-60% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Volt Switch 2x34-40% Spark 2x42-50% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x97-115%KO Energy Ball 2x74-87% Giga Drain 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x45-54% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x54-64% Thunderbolt 2x45-54% Volt Switch 2x35-42% Spark 2x34-40% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x64-75% Energy Ball 2x48-58% Giga Drain 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x11-14% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x69-81% Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Volt Switch 2x45-54% Thunder Fang 2x34-40% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x50-60% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Volt Switch 2x34-40% Spark 2x42-50% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Energy Ball 2x73-85% Giga Drain 2x61-72% Razor Leaf 2x45-54% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x53-62% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Volt Switch 2x34-40% Spark 2x31-37% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x61-72% Energy Ball 2x47-55% Giga Drain 2x40-47% Bullet Seed 2x11-13% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x66-79% Thunderbolt 2x55-65% Discharge 2x50-59% Volt Switch 2x42-50% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x48-57% Thunderbolt 2x40-47% Volt Switch 2x31-37% Spark 2x40-47% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x94-110%KO Energy Ball 2x70-82% Giga Drain 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x44-51% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x51-61% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Volt Switch 2x33-39% Spark 2x32-37% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Energy Ball 2x75-89% Giga Drain 2x63-75% Magical Leaf 2x51-61% | ||
 Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x62-73% Thunderbolt 2x51-61% Volt Switch 2x39-47% Spark 2x49-58% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x58-68% Thunderbolt 2x47-56% Discharge 2x42-50% Volt Switch 2x38-45% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x93-110%KO Energy Ball 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x44-52% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x50-59% Thunderbolt 2x42-49% Discharge 2x37-43% Volt Switch 2x33-39% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x101-119%KO Energy Ball 2x76-90% Giga Drain 2x64-75% Magical Leaf 2x52-61% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% Volt Switch 2x41-48% Spark 2x48-57% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x59-70% Thunderbolt 2x48-57% Discharge 2x43-51% Volt Switch 2x38-45% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x93-110%KO Energy Ball 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x44-52% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x50-59% Thunderbolt 2x42-49% Discharge 2x37-43% Volt Switch 2x33-39% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x101-119%KO Energy Ball 2x76-90% Giga Drain 2x64-75% Magical Leaf 2x52-61% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% Volt Switch 2x41-48% Spark 2x48-57% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x59-70% Thunderbolt 2x48-57% Discharge 2x43-51% Volt Switch 2x38-45% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Raikou's Thunderbolt hits Wailord for 57-67%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Scald8-10% Volt Switch 2x44-52% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed 2x28-34% Mach Punch22-26% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 131 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Wailord Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Wailord sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Rest handles sustain while Pressure does work passively.
Best Build
Wailord best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Wailord in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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)
Wailord Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. It works best as a balanced. Scald with Leftovers is the standard set.
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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Wailord fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Scald, Amnesia, Rest, and Block on Wailord. Scald is the most common pick at 16% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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