Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Blizzard
Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Wailord takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 609
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,302 CP
Wailord moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Rock | 15 | 19 | 1.5s | 10 | 12.7 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 100 | 4.0s | 37.5 | 1.50 |
| Scald STAB | Water | 75 | 50 | 3.5s | 21.4 | 1.50 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Rock | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Scald | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Rollout builds energy fastest (12.7 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Wailord is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Wailord
How to get Wailord
- Evolve from
- Wailmer · 400 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Wailord knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 55 | 1,970 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 55 | 2,133 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,335 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,566 | 1,661 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,335 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 952 | 1,009 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,259 | 1,335 |
Is Wailord good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Wailord has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (87 Defense / 347 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Wailord deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 101 |
| Lv 3 | 169 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 307 |
| Lv 6 | 376 |
| Lv 7 | 445 |
| Lv 8 | 514 |
| Lv 9 | 582 |
| Lv 10 | 651 |
| Lv 11 | 716 |
| Lv 12 | 781 |
| Lv 13 | 847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 912 |
| Lv 15 | 977 |
| Lv 16 | 1,042 |
| Lv 17 | 1,107 |
| Lv 18 | 1,172 |
| Lv 19 | 1,237 |
| Lv 20 | 1,302 |
| Lv 21 | 1,368 |
| Lv 22 | 1,433 |
| Lv 23 | 1,498 |
| Lv 24 | 1,563 |
| Lv 25 | 1,628 |
| Lv 26 | 1,693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,759 |
| Lv 28 | 1,824 |
| Lv 29 | 1,889 |
| Lv 30 | 1,954 |
| Lv 31 | 1,987 |
| Lv 32 | 2,019 |
| Lv 33 | 2,052 |
| Lv 34 | 2,084 |
| Lv 35 | 2,117 |
| Lv 36 | 2,150 |
| Lv 37 | 2,182 |
| Lv 38 | 2,215 |
| Lv 39 | 2,247 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,280 |
| Lv 41 | 2,309 |
| Lv 42 | 2,338 |
| Lv 43 | 2,367 |
| Lv 44 | 2,397 |
| Lv 45 | 2,426 |
| Lv 46 | 2,456 |
| Lv 47 | 2,486 |
| Lv 48 | 2,516 |
| Lv 49 | 2,547 |
| Lv 50 | 2,577 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0321
- Height
- 14.50 m
- Weight
- 398.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0321_POKEMON_WAILORD
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Wailord in Pokemon GO?
Wailord's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Wailord's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Wailord takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Wailord's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Wailord reaches 2,577 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,280 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Wailord?
A perfect 15/15/15 Wailord shows 1,302 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,628 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Wailord better than regular Wailord?
Shadow Wailord deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Wailord in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Wailmer (400 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Wailord be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Wailord depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.