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wailord
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Wailord

Float Whale Pokémon

Water

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

Base Stats

HP 170
Attack 90
Defense 45
Sp. Atk 90
Sp. Def 45
Speed 60
Total 500

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

wailord Wailord Lv. 40

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Float Whale Pokémon
Height 14.5 m
Weight 398.0 kg
Base Exp 175
Growth Rate Fast Then Very Slow
Capture Rate 60
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Sea
Egg Groups Ground ,Water2

Sprites

wailord Front Front
wailord Back Back
wailord Front Shiny Front Shiny
wailord Back Shiny Back Shiny
wailord Official Art Official Art
wailord Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

Choice Specs
Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Pressure
Nature
Modest
EVs
Def 56
SpA 252
SpD 60
Spe 140

Strategy Overview

Wailord's size does not translate into usefulness, especially in a metagame where Pokemon such as Alomomola and Ludicolo are so common. Its main selling point is the deadly Water Spout, which pairs with Choice Specs to become a weapon that crushes anything that doesn't resist it. While Water isn't the best type to spam with the prevalence of Water-immune and -resistant Pokemon such as Seismitoad and Roselia, Wailord unfortunately has average at best power with its coverage moves. Despite its size, Wailord is not difficult to wear down, as its high HP is mitigated by its low defenses. Low Speed becomes the final nail in the coffin, as Wailord cannot outspeed most offensive teams without a lot of support.

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc