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.
Wailmer’s nostrils are located above its eyes. This playful Pokémon loves to startle people by forcefully snorting out seawater it stores inside its body out of its nostrils.
Wailmer can store water inside its body to transform itself into a ball for bouncing around on the ground. By filling itself up with more water, this Pokémon can elevate the height of its bounces.
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 |
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x52-61% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x34-42% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x27-33% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x49-58% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x39-46% Absorb 2x21-25% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x46-54% Vine Whip 2x35-42% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x39-47% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x42-50% Razor Leaf 2x39-47% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x50-58% Absorb 2x17-20% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 2x64-76% Mega Drain 2x37-44% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x85-100%KO Volt Switch 2x68-80% Spark 2x51-61% Charge Beam 2x50-59% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x87-102%KO Magical Leaf 2x70-83% Mega Drain 2x47-56% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x80-95% Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x85-101%KO Volt Switch 2x68-80% Spark 2x52-62% Charge Beam 2x48-57% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x89-105%KO Magical Leaf 2x72-85% Mega Drain 2x48-57% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x82-96% Razor Leaf 2x50-60% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x88-104%KO Volt Switch 2x68-80% Spark 2x53-63% Charge Beam 2x49-58% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Tropius builds →Leaf Tornado 2x60-71% Magical Leaf 2x57-67% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x89-106%KO Magical Leaf 2x73-86% Mega Drain 2x49-58% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Gloom builds →Mega Drain 2x44-52% Absorb 2x24-28% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x107-126%KO Thunderbolt 2x88-104%KO Discharge 2x78-92% Volt Switch 2x69-81% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x111-131%KO Energy Ball 2x84-99% Leaf Tornado 2x62-73% Magical Leaf 2x56-66% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x144-170%KO Petal Blizzard 2x73-86% Energy Ball 2x109-128%KO Giga Drain 2x91-107%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Energy Ball 2x96-114%KO Giga Drain 2x81-96% Mega Drain 2x44-52% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x99-117%KO Energy Ball 2x74-88% Giga Drain 2x62-73% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x105-124%KO Thunderbolt 2x86-102%KO Discharge 2x77-90% Volt Switch 2x67-79% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x111-130%KO Energy Ball 2x84-98% Leaf Tornado 2x60-71% Magical Leaf 2x57-67% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x143-168%KO Petal Blizzard 2x72-86% Energy Ball 2x108-127%KO Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x125-148%KO Energy Ball 2x94-111%KO Giga Drain 2x79-94% Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Wailmer View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x97-114%KO Energy Ball 2x72-86% Giga Drain 2x62-73% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Wailmer with Leaf Storm (156-183%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (130-153%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 145-171%.
Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x156-183%KO | ||
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave23-27% Thunderbolt 2x130-153%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball43-51% Thunderbolt 2x145-171%KO Volt Switch 2x113-133%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wailmer View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb97-114%KO Giga Drain 2x162-191%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Wailmer Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Wailmer cleanly, with Water Spout and Hydro Pump anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Wailmer Locations
high spawn rates across 160 locations for Wailmer in mid-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Wailmer in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Bring Super Rod and Good Rod for Wailmer. There are 160 fishing encounters from Lv. 25-40 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
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- 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
