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 can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
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 |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x95-113%KO Giga Drain 2x61-72% Mega Drain 2x34-40% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x108-127%KO Magical Leaf 2x56-66% Mega Drain 2x38-46% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x73-87% Mega Drain 2x27-32% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x73-87% Razor Leaf 2x38-46% Mega Drain 2x27-32% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x61-72% Razor Leaf 2x38-46% Bullet Seed 2x19-23% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Giga Drain 2x55-66% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x99-117%KO Magical Leaf 2x51-61% Mega Drain 2x35-41% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x68-80% Mega Drain 2x24-29% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x68-80% Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Mega Drain 2x24-29% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x55-66% Razor Leaf 2x35-41% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x55-66% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Magical Leaf 2x52-61% Mega Drain 2x35-42% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x69-81% Mega Drain 2x24-28% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x69-81% Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Mega Drain 2x24-28% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 2x55-66% Razor Leaf 2x35-42% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Petal Blizzard 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x68-80% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x85-101%KO Leaf Tornado 2x47-55% Magical Leaf 2x44-52% Razor Leaf 2x30-35% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x89-106%KO Giga Drain 2x57-67% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x65-77% Magical Leaf 2x53-62% Mega Drain 2x35-42% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x44-52% Mega Drain 2x24-28% Absorb 2x12-15% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x110-129%KO Petal Blizzard 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x69-81% Mega Drain 2x38-45% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x87-102%KO Leaf Tornado 2x48-57% Magical Leaf 2x45-53% Razor Leaf 2x30-35% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x96-113%KO Giga Drain 2x61-72% Mega Drain 2x34-40% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x92-109%KO Giga Drain 2x58-69% Mega Drain 2x32-38% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Giga Drain 2x65-77% Magical Leaf 2x53-62% Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Petal Blizzard 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x37-43% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x84-99% Leaf Tornado 2x46-55% Magical Leaf 2x43-51% Razor Leaf 2x28-33% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x92-109%KO Giga Drain 2x57-68% Mega Drain 2x32-38% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x55-65% Mega Drain 2x30-36% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x101-119%KO Giga Drain 2x64-75% Magical Leaf 2x52-61% Mega Drain 2x34-41% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x56-66% Mega Drain 2x30-36% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Petal Blizzard 2x67-79% Giga Drain 2x65-77% Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 2x83-98% Leaf Tornado 2x46-54% Magical Leaf 2x42-50% Razor Leaf 2x28-33% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x91-108%KO Giga Drain 2x57-68% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x63-75% Magical Leaf 2x50-59% Mega Drain 2x34-40% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 2x97-114%KO Solar Beam 2x62-74% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 2x89-106%KO Giga Drain 2x57-67% Mega Drain 2x31-37% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x95-112%KO Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Magical Leaf 2x48-57% Razor Leaf 2x44-52% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Petal Blizzard 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x67-79% Mega Drain 2x36-43% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Eldegoss builds →Leaf Storm 2x92-108%KO Solar Beam 2x84-99% Leaf Tornado 2x46-55% Magical Leaf 2x43-51% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom can KO Wailord with Wood Hammer (143-168%). Raikou deals 57-67% with Thunderbolt.
Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Rillaboom builds →U Turn28-33% Wood Hammer 2x143-168%KO | ||
Zeraora Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Zeraora builds →Drain Punch25-30% | ||
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% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 152 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Curse, Defense Curl and 6 more.
Sword & Shield 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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Wailord in Sword & Shield
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 IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm 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 IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateRainingHoneycalm 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 SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water20%LateSandstormHoneycalm 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 Guide
In Sword & Shield, Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield'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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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
