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Wailord(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name introduced in the third generation. It is a Water type Pokémon that evolves from Wailmer starting at level 40. It is the second largest Pokémon after Eternatus and the largest non-Legendary Pokémon.
Physiology and Behavior
Wailord is a huge Pokémon based on the blue whale. It has small beady eyes, a huge mouth, and a throat that is lined with grooves. It has a blue back with and four white spots, two breathing nostrils on top of its back, and a tan, grooved underbelly. It has two pairs of fins along its sides and a horizontal tail at the back.
Wailord is one of the largest Pokémon to have been discovered. Due to its immense size, it can make giant splashes by jumping out of the water and then crashing back down. These shockwaves allow Wailord to knock out its opponents and herd its prey. Wailord is able to eat large quantities at one time, such as schools of Wishiwashi. However, it will flee from Wishiwashi when the latter is in its School Form.
Wailord has an easygoing temperament and loves to play. Its size causes it to have almost no natural enemies; its only known predator is Dhelmise. Wailord lives in the sea in large groups called pods. These pods, which often include Wailmer, travel together in order to search for food. When a Wailmer is attacked by its predators Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works to defend it. Wailord can dive deep at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) in one breath.
Wailord is popular due to its size. As a result, Wailord-watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. However, Wailord are known to be driven away by fishermen when they become too numerous, so they don't eat too much fish Pokémon.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: A Wailord is seen in the Sea of Wailord that was trapped by Team Dim Sun. The player must free it by deactivating the traps. Later on in the game, it is seen attacking Kincaid's submarine. After the player captures Darkrai for the first time, and then goes to Haruba Desert's dock, Wailord will ferry the player to the Capture Arena.
Super Smash Bros.
Wailord makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League. When the stage transitions to the Flood Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Blastoise, Piplup, and Clawitzer.
In the anime
Origin and inspiration
Wailords are similar to Blue Whales or other types of whales, and as stated above they are also similar to blimps, which is probably why they are so light while being so large. The word Wailord is a mixture of the words whale and lord.
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Wailord is the largest of all identified Pokémon up to now. This giant Pokémon swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | When chasing prey, Wailord herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this Pokémon leaping out of the sea with others in its pod. |
| Pokémon Emerald | It breathes through nostrils that it raises above the sea. By inhaling to its maximum capacity, a Wailord can dive close to 10,000 feet beneath the waves. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It is among the largest of all Pokémon. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It is among the largest of all Pokémon. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon Pearl | The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon Platinum | The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon White | The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. |
| Pokémon Y | The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Wailord is the largest of all identified Pokémon up to now. This giant Pokémon swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | When chasing prey, Wailord herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this Pokémon leaping out of the sea with others in its pod. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Wailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole. |
| Pokémon Moon | Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | When a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. |
| Pokémon Shield | Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It's the biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It's the biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | Seafolk Village, Poni Wilds, Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing) (SOS Battle) | |
| Pokémon Moon | Seafolk Village, Poni Wilds, Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing) (SOS Battle) | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Poni Breaker Coast (SOS Battle and Ambush encounter) | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Poni Breaker Coast (SOS Battle and Ambush encounter) | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 170 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Attack | 90 |
| Sp. Defense | 45 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 500 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
Trivia
- Wailord has the highest base HP stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
- Wailord is the tallest Water-type Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Wailord was resized to fit in the battlefield. In Pokémon Battle Revolution, however, its size matches its Pokédex entry.
- Wailord is the only Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia that doesn't need to be captured to be added to the Browser; its Browser entry explains that it is too big to capture.