Type matchups
Damage Wailord takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Wailord 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
- 170
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 90
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 500
Wailord has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (170). Its Attack (90) and Sp. Atk (90) 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 170 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Wailord can have the abilities Water Veil, Oblivious and Pressure.
How to beat Wailord
Wailord 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
Wailord is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Wailmer → Wailord), evolving from Wailmer.
Best counters to Wailord
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Wailord weak to?
As a Water type, Wailord takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Wailord resistant to?
Wailord resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Wailord?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Wailord with super-effective attacks.