Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 1 HP EV on a standard growth curve to max out.
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
Wailmer Weakness
Wailmer is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Wailmer's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x47-56% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Mega Drain 2x29-34% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
 Cherubi Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Cherubi builds →Magical Leaf 2x50-59% Bullet Seed 2x18-22% | ||
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lotad builds →Mega Drain 2x26-31% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x136-161%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Razor Leaf 2x64-76% Bullet Seed 2x30-35% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x64-76% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x52-61% Bullet Seed 2x26-31% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Turtwig builds →Solar Beam 2x82-97% Giga Drain 2x52-61% Razor Leaf 2x52-61% Mega Drain 2x30-35% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x56-66% Mega Drain 2x31-38% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x136-161%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Razor Leaf 2x64-76% Bullet Seed 2x30-35% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x134-158%KO Giga Drain 2x84-99% Vine Whip 2x56-66% Bullet Seed 2x31-38% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x146-172%KO Giga Drain 2x92-109%KO Magical Leaf 2x74-87% Mega Drain 2x50-59% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x64-76% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x64-76% Razor Leaf 2x52-61% Bullet Seed 2x26-31% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x132-156%KO Solar Beam 2x132-156%KO Giga Drain 2x85-100%KO Razor Leaf 2x63-74% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Giga Drain 2x81-96% Vine Whip 2x54-64% Bullet Seed 2x32-38% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x143-168%KO Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Magical Leaf 2x73-86% Mega Drain 2x49-58% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x98-116%KO Giga Drain 2x63-74% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x97-114%KO Giga Drain 2x61-72% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x130-154%KO Solar Beam 2x130-154%KO Giga Drain 2x83-98% Razor Leaf 2x61-72% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Giga Drain 2x81-96% Vine Whip 2x55-65% Bullet Seed 2x31-37% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x141-167%KO Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Magical Leaf 2x72-85% Mega Drain 2x49-57% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x96-113%KO Giga Drain 2x61-72% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x94-111%KO Giga Drain 2x59-70% Bullet Seed 2x19-22% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x130-153%KO Solar Beam 2x130-153%KO Giga Drain 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x61-72% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x127-150%KO Giga Drain 2x80-95% Vine Whip 2x54-64% Bullet Seed 2x30-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x139-164%KO Solar Beam 2x139-164%KO Giga Drain 2x88-103%KO Magical Leaf 2x70-83% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain 2x60-71% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x94-110%KO Giga Drain 2x60-71% Bullet Seed 2x19-22% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x135-158%KO Solar Beam 2x135-158%KO Giga Drain 2x85-101%KO Razor Leaf 2x63-75% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 2x144-169%KO Solar Beam 2x132-155%KO Giga Drain 2x84-99% Vine Whip 2x55-65% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x144-169%KO Solar Beam 2x144-169%KO Giga Drain 2x90-107%KO Magical Leaf 2x72-85% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x98-116%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Bullet Seed 2x17-20% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x97-114%KO Giga Drain 2x60-72% Bullet Seed 2x19-23% Absorb 2x18-21% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Zapdos can KO Wailmer with Thunderbolt (130-153%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 217-256%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x130-153%KO Heat Wave23-27% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x217-256%KO Shadow Ball65-76% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x92-108%KO Sludge Bomb55-65% | ||
Diamond & Pearl Evolution
Wailmer is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Wailord. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are takes forever to hatch. Evolving adds up to 100 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Wailmer easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Body Slam, Curse, Defense Curl and 7 more to offspring.
Diamond & Pearl Wailmer Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Wailmer. Body Slam and Curse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Water Spout and Hydro Pump and coverage across 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Diamond & Pearl Wailmer Locations
4 encounter spots for Wailmer at high spawn rates starting from mid-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Wailmer in Diamond & Pearl
Catching Wailmer here means fishing. All 4 encounters require Super Rod at Lv. 30-40, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
Wailmer Guide
At 400 BST, Wailmer is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Wailord before bringing it to any serious fight.
Water Veil is the go-to ability for Wailmer. It prevents burns. Its hidden ability Pressure can work in specific setups. Oblivious is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Wailmer is a mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Wailmer works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Wailord. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Wailmer appears in 15 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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