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Wailord in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#352 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Float Whale Pokémon

Wailord in the National Pokédex
Wailord sprite

Normal

Shiny Wailord sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off.

Ultra Moon

When a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Float Whale Pokémon

Height

14.5 m (47'07")

Weight

398 kg (877.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0321

Pokédex

#352

Wailord in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

170

450

544

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

90

166

306

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

60

112

240

Total

500

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Wailord, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #352Poni #99
EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
175

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Wailmer

Wailmer

#351

Level 40

Wailord

Wailord

#352

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Ultra Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Breaker Coast

Special surfing spots41-4410%

-

Seafolk Village

SOS Battle from a bubbling spot10-49-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Poni Breaker Coast

SOS Battle from a bubbling spot10-49-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Seafolk Village

SOS ally encounter10-44-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Poni Breaker Coast

SOS ally encounter10-44-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Breaker Coast

Special surfing spots41-4410%

-

Poni Breaker Coast

SOS ally encounter10-44-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Poni Breaker Coast

SOS Battle from a bubbling spot10-49-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Seafolk Village

SOS Battle from a bubbling spot10-49-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Seafolk Village

SOS ally encounter10-44-

SOS ally of wailmer; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 13%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.

Normal-10040
StartWater Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
StartSplash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40
StartRollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
StartHeavy Slam

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-10010
StartSoak

The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.

Water-10020
StartNoble Roar

Letting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal-10030
4Growl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stat.

Normal-10040
7Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
10Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
13Whirlpool

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515
16Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
19Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
22Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30
25Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
29Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
33Water Spout

The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.

Water1501005
37Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
44Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water8010010
51Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855
58Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805
65Heavy Slam

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-10010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

Normal4010015
TM55Scald

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Water8010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM98Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Water8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Block

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Normal--5
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855
Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015
Liquidation

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Water8510010
Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.
Class
Acquisition source
Aqua Ring

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Water--20

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020

Wailmer — breeding; retain through evolution

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.
Class
Acquisition source
Aqua Ring

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Water--20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Avalanche

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Secret Power

The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.

Normal7010020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Normal8010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Water Veil

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is covered with a water veil, which prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.

Prevents burns.

Oblivious

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is oblivious, and that keeps it from being infatuated or falling for taunts.

Prevents infatuation, Captivate and Taunt.

Pressure(Hidden Ability)

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Eligible opposing moves consume one additional PP for each Pressure target.

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