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Shadow Wailord

Shadow Wailord (Shadow)Water
  • rain
Shadow Wailord is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Wailord is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,280 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Surf. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Wailord Stats and Max CP

175 ATK
87 DEF
347 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2577 CP
Lvl 40
2280 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1628 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1302 CP
Lvl 15 Research
977 CP

Shadow Wailord's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#64
Great LeagueGreat League
#625
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#376

Shadow Wailord Type Chart

Shadow Wailord takes increased damage from:Shadow Wailord takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shadow Wailord takes reduced damage from:Shadow Wailord takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Wailord best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Surf

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterSurf
Shadow Wailord's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Surf, with 12.78 DPS and 207.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Wailord ranks #64 (C Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunWaterSurf11.1012.78207.1
2.RockRolloutWaterSurf10.5912.20197.6
3.PsychicZen HeadbuttWaterSurf10.1311.67189.0
4.WaterWater GunIceBlizzard9.8711.37184.2
5.WaterWater GunNormalHyper Beam9.8511.34183.8
6.WaterWater GunWaterScald9.3210.74174.0
7.RockRolloutNormalHyper Beam9.0810.46169.5
8.RockRolloutIceBlizzard9.0510.42168.9
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    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 ↗
  • RockRollout15191.5s
    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 ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    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 ↗

Charged Attacks

  • IceBlizzard1301003.0s
    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 ↗
  • NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s
    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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • WaterScald75503.5s
    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 ↗
  • WaterSurf60501.5s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Shadow Wailord CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Wailord reaches a maximum of 2,280 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,170–1,302 CP, rising to 1,463–1,628 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 921–977 CP.

Max CPMax CP2280 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 catchRaids1170 CP - 1302 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1463 CP - 1628 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

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

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#321
Height14.5 m
Weight398 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
WailmerWailmer
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
WailordWailord
  • Wailmer evolves into Wailord which costs 400 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Wailord
Purification cost1 Candy
1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Wailord

Photobomb

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

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Wailord Candy360 Shadow Wailord Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Wailord Candy12 Shadow Wailord Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Wailord Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Wailord Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Wailord Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Wailord Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Wailord Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Wailord Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Wailord Candy-

Shadow Wailord Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Wailord from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Wailord in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Wailord family

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

WailmerWailmer
WailordWailord
Dynamax Wailmer (Dynamax)Dynamax Wailmer
Dynamax Wailord (Dynamax)Dynamax Wailord
Shadow Wailmer (Shadow)Shadow Wailmer
Shadow Wailord (Shadow)Shadow Wailord

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Wailord

Shadow Wailord high resolution sprites

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

Official artwork

Shadow Wailord Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow WailordShadow WailordShadow WailordShadow Wailord

Shadow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Wailord’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Wailord in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Wailord in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Surf. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.781 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 207.104.

How does Shadow Wailord perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Wailord rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Wailord is a C-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #64. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Wailord?

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

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

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

Can Shadow Wailord be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Wailord can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Wailord Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Wailord cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.