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.
They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off.
When a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it.
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.
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 from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more.
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
Best Wailord Moveset
- Water Spout
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
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
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 WailmerEASYAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4440%EarlyRouteEASYAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4440%EarlyRouteEASYPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4440%EarlyWaterEASYPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4440%EarlyWaterEASYSeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4440%EarlyCityEASYSeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4440%EarlyCityEASYAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4930%EarlyRouteShaking spotEASYAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4930%EarlyRouteShaking spotEASYPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4930%EarlyWaterShaking spotEASYPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4930%EarlyWaterShaking spotMODERATESeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4925%EarlyCityShaking spotMODERATESeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4925%EarlyCityShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4470%LateWaterShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4470%LateWaterShaking spot
Step 2Wailord ✓Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyRouteSOS from WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyRouteSOS from WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyRouteSOS from WailmerAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyRouteSOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyWaterSOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyWaterSOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyWaterSOS from WailmerPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyWaterSOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyCitySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyCitySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyCitySOS from WailmerSeafolk VillageUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyCitySOS from WailmerCHALLENGINGPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterShaking spotCHALLENGINGPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterShaking 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.
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 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 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