321: Wailord

Essentials

Wailord

Abilities

Water Veil: Prevents burns.
Oblivious: Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Dream Ability

Pressure: Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 321
Hoenn: 100

Names

German: Wailord
Chinese: 吼鯨王
Korean: 고래왕
French: Wailord
Japanese: ホエルオー (hoeruoo)
Official Roomaji: Whaloh

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Ground
Water 2

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

206

2942 EXP at level

Effort points

2 HP

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

fast then very slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Wailmer	Wailord Level up, starting at level 40

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	170	99.5	513	544
Attack	90	70.8	248	279
Defense	45	18.3	158	189
Special Attack	90	75.6	248	279
Special Defense	45	18.1	158	189
Speed	60	44.0	188	219
Total	500	76.9

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/14/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.

: The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Float Whale
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: sea
Footprint
Shape: Ichthyic

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

145

47'6.9"
14.5 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

3980

877.4 lb
398.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Ruby

Route 129

Sapphire

Route 129

Emerald

Route 129

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	Splash			40	—	—		Does nothing.
—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
—	—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
5	4	4	4	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
10	7	7	7	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
14	11	11	11	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
19	14	14	14	Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
23	17	17	17	Astonish			15	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
28	21	21	21	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
32	24	24	24	Mist			30	—	—		Protects the user's stats from being changed by enemy moves.
37	27	27	27	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	31	31	31	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
44	34	34	34	Water Spout			5	150	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.
52	37	37	37	Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
	46	46	46	Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	54	54	54	Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
59	62	62	62	Hydro Pump			5	120	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			70	Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Wailmer but not Wailord
				Aqua Ring			20	—	—		Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn.
				Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
				Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
				Fissure			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Soak			20	—	100%		Changes the target's type to Water.
				Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
				Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
				Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
				Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
				Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
				Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03	03		Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	55	55		Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
	58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
			55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
			78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	72	72		Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
	78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H3	H3	H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			H5	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		H5		Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H6	H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H7	H7	H7		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
H8			H6	Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.