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 is among the largest of all POKéMON. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp.
It is among the largest of all POKéMON. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Magneton can KO Wailord with Thunderbolt (119-140%). Raikou's Thunderbolt also KOs at 105-124%.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Breloom builds →Mach Punch28-34% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wailord View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x105-124%KO | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 102 partners from the Ground and Water2 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Curse, Double-Edge, Fissure and 5 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Wailord Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterveil supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Wailord doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Wailord best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Self Destruct
- Ice Beam
- Water Spout
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Wailord picks up Curse and Double-Edge only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Water Spout and Hydro Pump while Rock and Ghost coverage and more adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Wailord in FireRed & LeafGreen
No wild encounters for Wailord in FireRed & LeafGreen. Bring Wailmer over from Ruby, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Wailord in FireRed & LeafGreen
Step 1Obtain WailmerAvailable in:
Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Wailord ✓
Wailord Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Wailord has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. It works best as a balanced. Self Destruct with Leftovers 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, Wailord fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, run Self Destruct, Ice Beam, Waterspout, and Hydro Pump on Wailord. Self Destruct is the most common pick at 24% 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