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.
Wailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole.
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
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 |
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x134-158%KO Wood Hammer 2x99-116%KO Solar Beam 2x124-146%KO Energy Ball 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x103-121%KO Leaf Blade 2x82-97% Energy Ball 2x78-92% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x88-104%KO Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Petal Blizzard 2x67-78% Energy Ball 2x67-78% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x69-81% Leaf Blade 2x84-99% Energy Ball 2x52-61% Giga Drain 2x44-51% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roserade builds →Solar Beam 2x124-146%KO Energy Ball 2x93-110%KO Magical Leaf 2x62-73% Mega Drain 2x42-50% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (122-144%).
 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 Wailord View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x122-144%KO Volt Switch 2x96-113%KO Dazzling Gleam54-64% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Breloom builds →Mach Punch25-29% Bullet Seed 2x31-37% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x93-110%KO | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more.
Sun & Moon Wailord Best Moveset
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.
Best Build
Wailord best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Tank Moveset
- Water Spout
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Wailord in Sun & Moon
moderate rates for Wailord across 14 locations in early-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Wailord in Sun & Moon
The path to Wailord starts with Wailmer at Lv. 10-43 via fishing and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WailmerPoni Breaker CoastMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 Water40%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 Water40%EarlyShaking spotPoni WildsSunSuper Rod Lv.10-4340%EarlyShaking spotPoni WildsMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-4340%EarlyShaking spotSeafolk VillageMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 City40%EarlyShaking spotSeafolk VillageSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 City40%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 Water20%EarlyPoni Breaker CoastSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 Water20%EarlyPoni WildsSunSuper Rod Lv.10-4320%EarlyPoni WildsMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-4320%EarlySeafolk VillageMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 City20%EarlySeafolk VillageSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 City20%EarlyPoni WildsSunSurfing on water Lv.40-4390%LateShaking spotPoni WildsMoonSurfing on water Lv.40-4390%LateShaking spot
Step 2Wailord ✓Poni Breaker CoastMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 WaterEarlySOS from WailmerPoni WildsSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43EarlySOS from WailmerPoni WildsSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43EarlySOS from WailmerPoni WildsMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43EarlySOS from WailmerPoni WildsMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43EarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 CityEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageMoonSuper Rod Lv.10-43 CityEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 CityEarlySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageSunSuper Rod Lv.10-43 CityEarlySOS from WailmerPoni WildsSunSurfing on water Lv.40-4310%LateShaking spotPoni WildsMoonSurfing on water Lv.40-4310%LateShaking spotor evolve from Wailmer (Step 1)
Wailord Guide
In Sun & Moon, Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a support. Waterspout 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 Sun & Moon, Wailord fills the support 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.
For Sun & Moon, Wailord has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric and Grass-type attackers hit hardest.
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