Best Wailord counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

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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          Best Wailord counters

          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *75.481354.88353.8s155.4
          2KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 68.871599.31369.7s151.2
          3Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 66.461609.01372.6s147.4
          4Shadow RaikouShadow Pokémon iconShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 67.341492.66366.5s146.1
          5XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 68.861317.57357.4s144.0
          6Shadow MagnezoneShadow Pokémon iconShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 64.031613.24375.6s143.4
          7Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 66.651372.37361.8s142.0
          8Shadow ElectivireShadow Pokémon iconShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 70.061170.61466.8s141.6
          9ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *61.481681.61382.1s140.6
          10Shadow ZapdosShadow Pokémon iconShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 66.671221.95355.0s137.9
          11Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *59.911666.03383.4s137.6
          12ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 56.481863.19266.0s135.4
          13Shaymin (Sky)Shaymin (Sky)GrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 63.601240.12358.5s133.6
          14Shadow LuxrayShadow Pokémon iconShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 65.671104.34467.3s133.0
          15Shadow MewtwoShadow Pokémon iconShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut ElectricThunderbolt 60.901353.21366.7s132.2
          16Shadow TangrowthShadow Pokémon iconShadow TangrowthGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 60.341342.52366.7s131.0
          17Shadow SceptileShadow Pokémon iconShadow SceptileGrassBullet Seed GrassFrenzy Plant *65.211048.89464.3s130.6
          18Shadow VenusaurShadow Pokémon iconShadow VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *62.041150.09474.1s128.7
          19Thundurus (Therian)Thundurus (Therian)ElectricVolt Switch ElectricThunderbolt 62.721107.68470.6s128.6
          20Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 56.311502.34380.0s128.0
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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.

          Weaknesses
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          GrassGrass160.0%
          Resistances
          FireFire62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%
          WaterWater62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.