Stats & Training
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.
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
Wailord Weakness
Electric and Grass 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Wailord with Leaf Storm (97-114%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Wailord for 81-95%. Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 93-110%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave14-17% Thunderbolt 2x81-95% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Raikou builds →Volt Switch 2x73-85% Thunderbolt 2x93-110%KO Shadow Ball28-33% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed 2x28-34% Mach Punch23-27% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wailord to get Wailmer eggs easily using 200 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Body Slam, Clear Smog and 10 more.
X & Y Wailord Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Wailord comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Waterveil adds to that. Max HP and Sp. Atk EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Utility options covers the rest.
Best Build
Wailord best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Spout
- Hidden Power Ice
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Water Spout
- Ice Beam
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Wailord can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Rock and Ghost. 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
How to Get Wailord in X & Y
Wailord doesn't appear wild. Catch Wailmer instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 40 to get Wailord. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Wailord in X & Y
The path to Wailord starts with Wailmer at Lv. 25-27 via surfing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch WailmerAmbrette TownXSurfing on water Lv.25-27 CityCommonMidAmbrette TownYSurfing on water Lv.25-27 CityCommonMidRoute 8YSurfing on water Lv.25-27 RouteCommonMidRoute 8XSurfing on water Lv.25-27 RouteCommonMidCyllage CityXSurfing on water Lv.25-27 CityUncommonMidCyllage CityYSurfing on water Lv.25-27 CityUncommonMid
Step 2Wailord ✓
Wailord Guide
In X & Y, Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. It works best as a balanced. Waterspout with Choice Specs is the standard set.
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.
In X & Y, Wailord fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In X & Y, run Waterspout, Hiddenpowerice, Toxic, and Protect on Wailord. Waterspout is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Wailord first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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