Walrein's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with HP doing the heavy lifting. And the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 HP EVs.
Its thick tusks are strong enough to shatter drift ice. They have been known to break, but they will grow back by the next year. The Hisui region is well known for these broken tusks.
Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock moves hit Walrein for super-effective damage. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Walrein's overall bulk (110/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
Jolteon can KO Walrein with Thunderbolt (100-118%). Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Walrein for 51-60%. Glimmora deals 56-66% with Power Gem.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Walrein View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x100-118%KO Volt Switch 2x78-92% Shadow Ball30-35% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Walrein View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Walrein View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x56-66% | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Walrein View Raikou builds →Scald10-12% Thunderbolt 2x70-82% Volt Switch 2x54-64% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Walrein View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Knock Off5-7% Giga Drain 2x26-30% | ||
The three-stage chain from Spheal through Sealeo ends here at Walrein. Want more? Breed for Spheal eggs. A massive partner pool available via two egg groups. The evolution from Spheal pushed Walrein to 530 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +40. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Walrein to get Spheal eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups.
Walrein doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Modest nature still pushes offense. Blizzard and double STAB keep the pressure on while max HP and Sp. Atk EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Earthquake
- Blizzard
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Curse
- Liquidation
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Earthquake
- Blizzard
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Curse
- Liquidation
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Toxic
- Blizzard
- Aqua Ring
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Hidden Power Fighting
Moves
The offense anchors on Blizzard and Ice Beam, with Rock and Ground coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Walrein that handles most situations. Ice Beam and Blizzard give it enough punch where it matters.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Walrein misses out on Aqua Ring and Belly Drum. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Blizzard and Surf, with Dark and Rock coverage and more rounding things out.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Walrein's Dark and Rock coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Blizzard and Hydro Pump for same-type damage. Surf and Blizzard are the payoff moves.
Without breeding, Walrein misses out on Aqua Ring and Belly Drum. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Blizzard and Ice Beam, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Walrein appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. 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 Walrein in Legends: Arceus
Spheal is your first catch on the way to Walrein. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SphealGinkgo LandingGrassUncommon
Step 3Walrein ✓Ginkgo LandingGrassUncommonIslespy ShoreGrassUncommonor evolve from Sealeo (Step 2)
Walrein starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Walrein in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Spheal is your first catch on the way to Walrein. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 35-63 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SphealRoute 226Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateRoute 230Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route30%LateGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve SealeoRoute 226Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route5%LateRoute 230Surfing on water Lv.40-55 Route5%LateGlacial CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Spheal (Step 1)
Step 3Walrein ✓Glacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Sealeo (Step 2)
Can't catch Walrein directly. Start with Spheal at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 44. The 3-stage chain from Spheal to Walrein is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Walrein in Sword & Shield
Spheal is your first catch on the way to Walrein. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 60-65 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SphealFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostIntense SunFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water100%PostSandstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water45%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water37%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water33%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water32%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water30%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water27%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water25%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water25%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water22%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water20%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water17%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into Sealeo
Step 3Walrein ✓
You're catching Spheal first, not Walrein. Spheal appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Walrein looks average on paper at 530 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Walrein gets Thick Fat, Ice Body, and Oblivious. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Walrein is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Walrein has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Grass, and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Walrein appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through wild encounters.
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