Best Wailord counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Wailord in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Wailord counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
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About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Wailord in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Wailord down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.
This table displays a list of best Wailord counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.
The top-ranked Wailord counter is Mega Sceptile, followed by Kartana, Mega Rayquaza, and Shadow Raikou. The table also includes Xurkitree, Shadow Magnezone, Mega Manectric, and Shadow Electivire, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Wailord type chart
When fighting Wailord, keep in mind the following that Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, and Grass type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water type moves.
![]() | 160.0% |
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![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 62.5% |
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![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.