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    Wailord

    Official artwork of WailordWater
    • rain
    Wailord is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Wailord is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Wailord is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

    Wailord's maximum Combat Power stat is 2577 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Water Gun and Surf. Wailord encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Wailord is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP2577 CP
    Attack175 ATK
    Defense87 DEF
    Stamina347 HP
    Buddy distance1 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Wailord Type Chart

    Wailord takes increased damage from:Wailord takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Electric
    • Grass
    Wailord takes reduced damage from:Wailord takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Fire
    • Ice
    • Steel
    • Water

    Wailord's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderF TierExternal Link
    Water Water-type Attacker
    Water Gun / Surf    		F TierExternal Link#78

    Wailord's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Wailord's best moveset is Water Gun and Surf, with 11.29 DPS (damage per second) and 171.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
    • DPS11.29
    • TDO171.34
    • Weather
      • rain
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterWater Gun WaterSurf 11.29171.320.3
        2.RockRollout WaterSurf 10.71162.519.3
        3.PsychicZen Headbutt WaterSurf 10.28156.018.5
        4.WaterWater Gun IceBlizzard 10.02152.018.0
        5.WaterWater Gun NormalHyper Beam 9.99151.518.0
        6.WaterWater Gun WaterScald 9.46143.517.0
        7.RockRollout NormalHyper Beam 9.15138.816.5
        8.RockRollout IceBlizzard 9.12138.416.4
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Wailord's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Wailord's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Wailord has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy5
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Water Gun has no special effects.
          See Water Gun details page ↗
        • PsychicZen HeadbuttDamage11Energy9Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage11
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
          See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
        • RockRolloutDamage15Energy19Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Rollout
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy19
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy13

          Effects
          Rollout has no special effects.
          See Rollout details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • NormalHyper BeamDamage150Energy100Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Hyper Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage150
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window3.5s - 3.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy80

          Effects
          Hyper Beam has no special effects.
          See Hyper Beam details page ↗
        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • WaterScaldDamage75Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Scald
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage75
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scald details page ↗
        • WaterSurfDamage60Energy50Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Surf
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage60
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy45

          Effects
          Surf has no special effects.
          See Surf details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Wailord's has 2577 max CP (at Level 50). A Wailord obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1228 CP to 1302 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1535 CP to 1628 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Wailord can be found in the 921 CP to 977 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2577 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch921 CP - 977 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1228 CP - 1302 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1228 CP - 1302 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        1535 CP - 1628 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Wailord Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        132 CP2101 CP3169 CP
        4238 CP5307 CP6376 CP
        7445 CP8514 CP9582 CP
        10651 CP11716 CP12781 CP
        13847 CP14912 CP15977 CP
        161042 CP171107 CP181172 CP
        191237 CP201302 CP211368 CP
        221433 CP231498 CP241563 CP
        251628 CP261693 CP271759 CP
        281824 CP291889 CP301954 CP
        311987 CP322019 CP332052 CP
        342084 CP352117 CP362150 CP
        372182 CP382215 CP392247 CP
        402280 CP412309 CP422338 CP
        432367 CP442397 CP452426 CP
        462456 CP472486 CP482516 CP
        492547 CP502577 CP

        Wailord evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of WailmerWailmer
        • 400 Candy400 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of WailordWailord
        • Wailmer evolves into Wailord which costs 400 Candy.

        Wailord family

        A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Wailord in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

        Official artwork of WailmerWailmer
        Official artwork of WailordWailord
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow WailmerShadow Wailmer
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow WailordShadow Wailord

        Wailord in the meta

        Wailord in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Wailord is massive and looks ridiculous occupying most of the gym. It often takes up a section of the gym all for itself. And it's not just all show and tell, since this Pokémon has an astounding HP of 347! 🤯

        That said, its Defense stat is only 87, and it doesn't hit hard enough. So, please don’t use it in raids at all and stick it to gyms. 🐋💪

        💥 The best moves for Wailord in PvE are Water Gun and Surf.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        🔵 Great League

        Wailord tries hard in the Great League, succeeding to an appreciable degree with victories against Shadow Alolan Sandslash, Shadow Feraligatr, Corviknight, Azumarill, Dewgong, Clodsire, Carbink, and Shadow Lapras. Beyond these wins, it fails due to its terrible Defense stat of only 87. 😭

        🟡 Ultra League

        The rising threats in the Ultra League are too much to handle for Wailord’s low Defense. Funnily enough, Wailmer is a better fit for the Ultra League because of its better moveset. 😅🐳

        🟣 Master League

        Wailord can’t get a single win in the Master League. Not even one win.

        💥 The best moves for Wailord in PvP are Rollout, Surf, and Return.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Wailord

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Wailord's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Wailord.

        Water Water

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Wailord in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Wailord, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Hoenn
                Pokédex Number#321
                Height14.5 m
                Weight398 kg
                RegionGeneration 3
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate0%
                Catch rewards
                Candy5
                Stardust300
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy25
                Stardust10000

                Size information

                XXSXSMXLXXL
                Wailord scaled to 4.429411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Wailord scaled to 4.514705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Wailord scaled to 8.779411764705882x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmWailord scaled to 13.044117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Wailord scaled to 17.308823529411764x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                7.11 m7.25 m14.5 m21.75 m29 m

                Wailord's height ranges from 7.11 m to 29 m, with the average being 14.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                Size bounds

                This table shows the size bounds of Wailord in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                SizeLower boundUpper bound
                XXS7.105 m7.25 m
                23′04″23′09″
                XS7.25 m14.5 m
                23′09″47′07″
                M10.875 m18.125 m
                35′08″59′06″
                XL18.125 m21.75 m
                59′06″71′04″
                XXL21.75 m29 m
                71′04″95′02″

                Encounter data

                Movement type
                Movement Timer11s
                Jump Time2s
                Attack Probability5.0%
                Attack Timer20s
                Dodge Probability0%
                Dodge Duration0.0s
                Dodge Distance1
                Min Action Frequency1s
                Max Action Frequency2s

                Wailord Pokédex entries

                Hoenn
                VersionsPokédex entry
                RubyWAILORD 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.
                SapphireWhen 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.
                EmeraldIt 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, LeafGreenIt is among the largest of all POKéMON. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteThe biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey.
                Black 2, White 2, SwordIt can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
                XIt can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
                YThe biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
                Omega RubyWailord 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.
                Alpha SapphireWhen 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.
                SunWailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole.
                Moon, ShieldIts immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
                Ultra SunThey eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off.
                Ultra MoonWhen a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it.

                Sprites

                Photobomb

                Regular and Shiny Wailord

                Wailord high resolution sprites

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Wailord. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                WailordWailordWailordWailord

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Wailord’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Water-type Pokémon, Wailord is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Wailord in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Wailord in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Surf. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.293 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 171.345.

                How does Wailord perform in Raids?

                Wailord's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Wailord rank as a Water-type attacker?

                Wailord is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Wailord?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Wailord: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, and Primal Kyogre.

                What is Wailord’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Wailord’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2280 CP and 2577 CP at Level 50.

                Can Wailord be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Wailord can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Wailord Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Wailord cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.