Special
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP130
A
Attack70
C
Defense35
F
Sp. Atk70
C
Sp. Def35
F
Speed60
C
Total400
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate125 / 255
Growth Rate
Fluctuating1.64M XP
Height2.0 m
Weight130.0 kg
Base XP80
Abilities
Water Veil
Prevents burns.
Oblivious
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
PressureHANot in game
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entries

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 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.

Wailmer Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Type ChartGood
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Wailmer in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)
Tropius
Tropius
GrassFlying
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • Solar BeamTM22
  • Giga DrainTM19
  • Magical LeafLv. 31
  • Razor LeafLv. 11
Damage vs Wailmer
Solar Beam 2x
111-131%KO
Giga Drain 2x
70-83%
Magical Leaf 2x
57-67%
Razor Leaf 2x
51-61%
View Tropius builds →

Ruby & 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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Wailmer
Water
Wailord
Water
HP
130
170+40
ATK
70
90+20
DEF
35
45+10
SP.ATK
70
90+20
SP.DEF
35
45+10
SPE
60
60
BST
400D-Tier
500C-Tier+100
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Easy

Breed Wailmer easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Curse, Double-Edge, Fissure and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
GroundWater2
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
40 cycles·10,280 steps
Slow~10 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
gyaradosraichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydonoctillerydewgongarbokquagsiremagikarp

Ruby & Sapphire Wailmer Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.

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Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Wailmer. Curse and Double-Edge 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 Rock and Ghost coverage and more.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Splash
40Normal
Lv 5
Growl
10040Normal
Lv 10
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 14
Rollout
309020Rock
Lv 19
Whirlpool
358515Water
Lv 23
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 28
Water Pulse
6010020Water
Lv 32
Mist
30Ice
Lv 37
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 41
Water Spout
B1501005Water
Lv 46
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 50
Hydro Pump
C120805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
HM08
Dive
6010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
6010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Curse
C10Ghost
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Fissure
305Ground
Egg
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Egg
Snore
4010015Normal
Egg
Swagger
9015Normal
Egg
Thrash
12010020Normal
Egg
Tickle
10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Wailmer can't learn any Tutor moves

Ruby & Sapphire Wailmer Locations

Wailmer is available from early-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 132 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.

Best Locations to Catch Wailmer in Ruby & Sapphire

Catching Wailmer here means fishing. All 132 encounters require Good Rod and Super Rod at Lv. 10-45, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.

Dewford Town
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Dewford Town
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Ever Grande City
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Ever Grande City
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Lilycove City
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Lilycove City
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Mossdeep City
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Mossdeep City
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Pacifidlog Town
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Pacifidlog Town
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Route 103
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 103
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 105 - Outside
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 105 - Outside
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 106
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 106
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 107
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 107
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 108
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 108
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 109
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 109
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 110
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 110
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 115
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 115
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 121
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 121
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 122
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 122
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 123
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 123
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 124
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 124
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 125
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 125
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 126
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 126
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 127
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 127
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 128
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 128
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 129
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 129
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 130
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 130
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 131
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 131
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 132
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 132
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 133
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 133
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 134
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Route 134
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route
20%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
20%Early
Slateport City
RubyGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Slateport City
SapphireGood Rod Lv.10-30 City
20%Early
Dewford Town
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 City
100%Mid
Dewford Town
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 City
100%Mid
Route 105 - Outside
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 105 - Outside
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 106
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 106
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 107
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 107
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 108
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 108
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 109
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 109
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 110
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 110
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 115
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 115
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 121
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 121
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 123
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Route 123
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Route
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 Cave
100%Mid
Slateport City
RubySuper Rod Lv.20-45 City
100%Mid
Slateport City
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.20-45 City
100%Mid
Lilycove City
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 City
85%Mid
Lilycove City
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 City
85%Mid
Mossdeep City
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 City
60%Mid
Mossdeep City
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 City
60%Mid
Route 103
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 103
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 122
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 122
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 124
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 124
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 125
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 125
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 126
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 126
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 127
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 127
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 129
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 129
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 130
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 130
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 131
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Route 131
RubySuper Rod Lv.25-45 Route
60%Mid
Pacifidlog Town
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 City
60%Mid
Pacifidlog Town
RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 City
60%Mid
Ever Grande City
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-35 City
45%Mid
Ever Grande City
RubySuper Rod Lv.30-35 City
45%Mid
Route 128
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-35 Route
45%Mid
Route 128
RubySuper Rod Lv.30-35 Route
45%Mid
Route 132
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route
45%Mid
Route 132
RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route
45%Mid
Route 133
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route
45%Mid
Route 133
RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route
45%Mid
Route 134
SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route
45%Mid
Route 134
RubySuper Rod Lv.30-45 Route
45%Mid

Wailmer Guide

  • At 400 BST, Wailmer is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Wailord before bringing it to any serious fight.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, Wailmer's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • 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 special attacker with base 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 Ruby & 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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