Type matchups
Damage Wailmer takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Wailmer has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 130
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 400
Wailmer has a base stat total of 400, higher than 33% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (130). Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 130 HP, 35 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Wailmer can have the abilities Water Veil, Oblivious and Pressure.
How to beat Wailmer
Wailmer takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Wailmer is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Wailmer → Wailord) and evolves into Wailord.
Best counters to Wailmer
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Wailmer weak to?
As a Water type, Wailmer takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Wailmer resistant to?
Wailmer resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Wailmer?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Wailmer with super-effective attacks.