As a Water-type, Wailord fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Float Whale Pokémon. A competitive option since Gen 3. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
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.
WAILORD is the largest of all identified POKéMON up to now. This giant POKéMON swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth.
When chasing prey, WAILORD herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this POKéMON leaping out of the sea with others in its pod.
Wailord Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Wailord to get Wailmer eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Curse, Double-Edge, Fissure and 5 more.
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterveil supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Wailord doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Best Wailord Moveset
- Self Destruct
- Ice Beam
- Water Spout
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Wailord picks up Curse and Double-Edge only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while Rock and Ghost coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Ruby & Sapphire
The path to Wailord starts with Wailmer at Lv. 10-45 via fishing and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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EntranceSapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATESeafloor Cavern - EntranceRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATESeafloor Cavern - Room 6SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATESeafloor Cavern - Room 6RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATESeafloor Cavern - Room 7SapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATESeafloor Cavern - Room 7RubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATEShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideSapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATEShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATEShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideSapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATEShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCaveMODERATESlateport CityRubyGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCityMODERATESlateport CitySapphireGood RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyCityEASYDewford TownRubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCityEASYDewford TownSapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCityEASYRoute 105 - OutsideSapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 105 - OutsideRubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 106SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 106RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 107SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 107RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 108SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 108RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 109SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 109RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 110RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 110SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 115SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 115RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 121SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 121RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 123SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 123RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYSeafloor Cavern - EntranceRubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - EntranceSapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Room 6SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Room 6RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Room 7SapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYSeafloor Cavern - Room 7RubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideSapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideRubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideSapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideRubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCaveEASYSlateport CityRubySuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCityEASYSlateport CitySapphireSuper RodLv.20-45CommonMidCityEASYLilycove CitySapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidCityEASYLilycove CityRubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidCityEASYMossdeep CitySapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidCityEASYMossdeep CityRubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidCityEASYRoute 103RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 103SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 122SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 122RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 124RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 124SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 125SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 125RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 126SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 126RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 127SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 127RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 129RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 129SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 130SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 130RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 131SapphireSuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 131RubySuper RodLv.25-45CommonMidRouteEASYEver Grande CitySapphireSuper RodLv.30-35CommonMidCityEASYEver Grande CityRubySuper RodLv.30-35CommonMidCityEASYPacifidlog TownSapphireSuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidCityEASYPacifidlog TownRubySuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidCityEASYRoute 128SapphireSuper RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 128RubySuper RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 132SapphireSuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 132RubySuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 133SapphireSuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 133RubySuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 134SapphireSuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 134RubySuper RodLv.30-45CommonMidRoute
Step 2Wailord ✓HARDRoute 129SapphireSurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteHARDRoute 129RubySurfing on waterLv.25-30RareMidRouteor 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.
Wailmer evolves into Wailord at level 40. Wailord is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 mixed attacker — 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.
Wailord appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Wailord first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- 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