#321 Wailord

#321 Wailord

Height14.5 m(47'07")
Weight398 kg(877.4 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 3

Wailord's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 170
481
Attack 90
216
Defense 45
126
Sp. Atk 90
216
Sp. Def 45
126
Speed 60
156
1321
Type Effectiveness

Wailord Abilities

Prevents burns.

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

PressureHidden

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

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Wailord Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Wailord Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Ruby

WAILORD is the largest of all identified POKéMON up to now. This giant POKéMON swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth.

Sapphire

When chasing prey, WAILORD herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this POKéMON leaping out of the sea with others in its pod.

Emerald

It breathes through nostrils that it raises above the sea. By inhaling to its maximum capacity, a WAILORD can dive close to 10,000 feet beneath the waves.

FireRed

It is among the largest of all POKéMON. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp.

Diamond

The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.

In Other Languages

Wailord's Japanese name is Whaloh (ホエルオー). Here are all the official names for Wailord across different languages:

JapaneseホエルオーWhaloh
Korean고래왕
Chinese (Traditional)吼鯨王
FrenchWailord
GermanWailord
SpanishWailord
ItalianWailord
Chinese (Simplified)吼鲸王

Wailord Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time10,240 steps(40 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate60
Base Friendship70
Growth RateFast Then Very Slow
Base Experience175

How to Get Wailord

Wailord is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Wailord in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
BlackWildUndella bayRippling Water
WhiteWildUndella bayRippling Water
Black 2WildUndella bayRippling Water
White 2WildUndella bayRippling Water
SunWildPoni breaker coast, Poni wilds, Seafolk village mainSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot, Bubbling Spots
MoonWildPoni breaker coast, Poni wilds, Seafolk village mainSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot, Bubbling Spots
Ultra SunWildAncient poni path, Poni breaker coast, Seafolk village mainSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot, Bubbling Spots
Ultra MoonWildAncient poni path, Poni breaker coast, Seafolk village mainSos Encounter, Sos From Bubbling Spot, Bubbling Spots
FAQ

About Wailord

Wailord is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 500, Wailord is classified as a Float Whale Pokémon and is part of the Wailmer → Wailord evolution line.

In competitive play, Wailord is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Water Veil and Oblivious and Pressure, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Wailord is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Wailord can learn 68 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 14.5m tall and weighing 398kg, Wailord has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.