wailord #321
Type Matchups
Weak to (2x damage):
Resistant to (½x damage):
wailord
Generation III · #0321 — Float Whale Pokémon
Wailord, known as the Float Whale Pokémon, stands as National Pokédex entry #321 and represents one of the most iconic Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. At a staggering 14.5 meters in height and weighing 398.0 kilograms, Wailord holds the distinction of being the largest Pokémon ever identified, a claim consistently referenced throughout multiple Pokédex entries across generations. This colossal cetacean evolved from the considerably smaller Wailmer upon reaching level 40, marking one of the most dramatic size transformations in the entire Pokémon evolutionary line. Despite its massive proportions, Wailord possesses a surprisingly balanced stat distribution with a base total of 500, heavily favoring its HP stat of 170, which allows it to function as a bulky special attacker with respectable Special Attack and Special Defense values of 90 and 45 respectively.
Base Stats
Height
14.5m
Weight
398.0kg
Category
Float Whale Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
fish
Habitat
sea
Abilities
Prevents burns.
Prevents infatuation and protects against captivate.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Wailord Biology & Physical Characteristics
Wailord's physical form directly mirrors that of Earth's blue whale, featuring a distinctly cetacean body structure adapted for life in vast oceanic environments. Its coloration consists of a deep blue dorsal surface marked by four distinctive white spots running along its spine, while its ventral region displays a tan throat and underbelly lined with prominent grooves characteristic of baleen whales. The Pokémon possesses two large nostrils positioned atop its head that it raises above the water's surface to breathe, enabling the remarkable respiratory capacity that allows it to dive nearly 10,000 feet beneath the waves on a single breath. Wailord's locomotion is facilitated by two pairs of large blue fins along its lateral sides, supplemented by a smaller third pair of tan-colored fins positioned toward its rear, and a powerful horizontal tail flukes that propel it through the ocean with surprising grace despite its immense bulk. The most notable feature of Wailord's anatomy is its enormous mouth, proportionally enormous even relative to its gigantic body, which allows it to consume massive amounts of food simultaneously, including entire schools of Wishiwashi in single feeding events.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Wailord Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Wailord exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for consistent breeding opportunities across the species. When breeding Wailord or Wailmer, trainers must use parents belonging to either the Water 2 or Ground egg groups, with the resulting offspring always hatching as Wailmer regardless of the parents' evolutionary stage or typing. The breeding process requires substantial patience, as Wailord eggs demand 40 hatch cycles to produce viable offspring, translating to approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps of in-game travel before hatching, positioning it among the slower-hatching Pokémon species. Upon hatching, Wailmer begin with a base friendship value of 70, reflecting the species' naturally nurturing and social disposition within their pods. The relatively accessible base happiness of 70 makes Wailord amenable to friendship-based evolutions and bond-strengthening mechanics, though this particular line does not utilize friendship-evolution mechanics. Wailord's breeding mechanics emphasize the importance of proper egg group compatibility, as the Water 2 group encompasses many oceanic Pokémon while the Ground group provides surprising breeding flexibility, allowing diverse parentage combinations.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
+602 more TMs/HMs
Wailord Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Wailord evolves from Wailmer through a straightforward level-based trigger at level 40, representing a clean evolutionary progression within the Water 2 and Ground egg groups. This evolution results in an extraordinary size increase, with Wailmer's already impressive 9.0 meters and 130 kilograms transforming into Wailord's staggering 14.5 meters and 398 kilograms, making the evolutionary jump one of the most dramatic in terms of physical proportions across all Pokémon. The evolution brings modest stat increases across the board, with particular emphasis on HP growth that reaches the phenomenal base value of 170, making Wailord one of the bulkiest non-legendary Pokémon available. The base experience yield of 175 earned upon evolution (206 in Generations III-IV) rewards trainers for achieving this milestone, though the subsequent growth rate shifts from Wailmer's moderate progression to Wailord's notably slower fluctuating growth rate, requiring significant experience accumulation for high-level advancement. Wailord has no Mega Evolution, Z-Crystal form, or Gigantamax variant, remaining functionally unchanged since its introduction in Generation III.
Where to Find
hoenn route 129
hoenn
sinnoh sea route 223
sinnoh
+3 more
sinnoh sea route 230
sinnoh
+3 more
undella bay
unova
+15 more
poni wilds
alola
+3 more
seafolk village
alola
+5 more
poni breaker coast
alola
+7 more
ancient poni path
alola
+1 more
Wailord Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Wailord inhabits the open ocean in large family units known as pods, which frequently include younger Wailmer specimens that remain under the protective watch of adult pod members. These intelligent cetaceans exhibit highly cooperative hunting strategies, coordinating with pod-mates to herd prey into concentrated masses before executing synchronized feeding maneuvers where they collectively consume the concentrated prey in enormous gulps. When pursuing prey, Wailord employs a spectacular hunting technique documented in multiple Pokédex entries: they leap explosively from the water's surface and crash back down, generating humongous splashes and devastating shockwaves capable of stunning opponents and disorienting schools of fish. The species demonstrates a notably easygoing temperament and shows a marked propensity for playful behavior, frequently breaching in coordinated displays with pod-mates. Despite its gentle disposition, Wailord is remarkably well-protected from natural predators due to its sheer size and mass, with Dhelmise being the only known predator capable of threatening adult Wailord. The species actively defends younger Wailmer from predators such as Sharpedo and Dhelmise, demonstrating strong familial bonds and cooperative defense mechanisms.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
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.
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.
It is among the largest of all POKéMON. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp.
Generation IV
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey.
Generation V
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
Generation VI
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.
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.
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.
Generation VII
Wailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole.
They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off.
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
When a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it.
Generation VIII
It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
Wailord Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Wailord derives from a combination of 'whale,' the marine mammal upon which its design is directly based, and 'lord,' emphasizing its status as the supreme ruler of oceanic creatures. The Japanese designation 'Whaloh' (ホエルオー) similarly combines 'whale' (鯨, kujira) elements with the suffix 'oh,' commonly applied to powerful or regal Pokémon in the Japanese naming convention. Visually, Wailord represents a faithful interpretation of the blue whale filtered through the Pokémon artistic tradition, maintaining scientifically accurate cetacean features including baleen whale anatomy, blowholes, dorsal surface coloration, and characteristic grooves along the ventral surface. The four white spots decorating its back distinguish it from real-world cetaceans while adding visual interest to its massive frame. Its design intentionally emphasizes scale and proportion, with relatively small beady eyes and a mouth that spans an enormous portion of its face, reinforcing the creature's alien majesty and primordial ocean-dwelling nature. The color palette of deep oceanic blue with cream and tan accents reflects authentic whale coloration, grounding the fantastical creature in biological plausibility while maintaining distinct visual identity.
Learnable Moves
Wailord can learn 68 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| avalanche | ice | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| noble roar | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| soak | water | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water spout | water | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Wailord Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Wailord functions as a specialized bulky Water-type with distinctive strengths and notable limitations. Its exceptional HP base stat of 170 establishes it among the bulkiest Pokémon available, though its defense stats of 45 on both physical and special sides severely limit its actual defensive capabilities, creating what competitive players term a 'glass cannon' despite its high HP. Wailord's offensive presence stems from its respectable Special Attack base stat of 90, enabling it to execute special-based Water-type attacks with reasonable power, though its relatively mediocre Speed stat of 60 necessitates careful team positioning and support. The ability Water Veil provides valuable immunity to burns, preventing physical damage degradation, while Oblivious protects against infatuation and the Captivate move, both situationally useful in specific metagames. The hidden ability Pressure, increasing PP costs of opposing moves targeting Wailord by one, offers interesting stall-oriented strategies when combined with bulky movesets and status moves. Competitive Wailord typically employs a specially defensive build with investment in HP and Special Attack, utilizing moves such as Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Earthquake alongside utility moves like Scald for potential burn application or Toxic for long-term damage accumulation. Its limited competitive viability in higher-tier formats restricts its usage primarily to casual play and lower competitive brackets.
Commonly Asked Questions About Wailord
What type is Wailord?
Wailord is a water type Pokemon.
What does Wailord evolve from?
Wailord evolved from wailmer.
What are Wailord's weaknesses?
Wailord is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Where can I find Wailord?
Wailord can be found in hoenn route 129 (hoenn), sinnoh sea route 223 (sinnoh) and sinnoh sea route 230 (sinnoh) and 5 other locations.
Wailord Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Wailord has achieved considerable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise, primarily due to its status as the largest identified Pokémon species, a distinction that generates consistent fascination among players and lore enthusiasts. The species' size has inspired widespread fan appreciation and merchandise production, with numerous large-scale Wailord figures and collectibles commanding premium prices among dedicated collectors. Within the Pokémon universe itself, Wailord-watching has become an established tourist activity across various regions, reflecting the species' majesty and rarity despite its relatively common appearance in marine-based game locations. The species frequently appears in Pokémon media including the animated series, where episodes featuring Wailord often emphasize its gentle nature and spectacular breaching behavior, creating memorable visual moments that resonate with audiences. Competitive fan communities appreciate Wailord for its unique stat distribution and the challenge of building viable competitive strategies around its unusual bulk-versus-speed dichotomy. The species serves as a cultural touchstone for oceanic Pokémon appreciation, often compared favorably to other maritime legends like Lapras and Gyarados, though Wailord's uniqueness as a gentle giant rather than a battle-focused combatant distinguishes its ecological niche within Pokémon lore.
Where to Find Wailord in Every Pokémon Game
Wailord appears across numerous game generations and titles, with consistent availability in marine-based regions throughout the mainline Pokémon series. Players can encounter Wailmer in water routes across multiple generations, with evolution to Wailord occurring at level 40, making the species accessible to players willing to invest training effort into their Wailmer. In Generation III titles (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald), Wailord receives National Pokédex number 321 and local number 100, appearing in coastal waters and marine routes throughout Hoenn. Subsequent generations maintain similar availability patterns, with Wailord accessible in water encounters or through Wailmer evolution in Black 2/White 2 (local #241), X/Y (local #028 in Coastal Kalos), Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (local #105), Sun/Moon (local #267 in Alola), Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon (local #352), Sword/Shield (local #357), and The Isle of Armor DLC (local #191). The species maintains consistency as a mid-to-late game encounter throughout most titles, reflecting its evolutionary requirement of level 40 and positioning as a moderately challenging capture. Modern titles featuring the Pokédex expansion system ensure Wailord's continued availability, cementing its status as a perpetually accessible Water-type option for trainers seeking oceanic exploration partners.