Wailmer Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Wailmer in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Wailmer
Wailmer is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 107.500 DPS.
Wailmer can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Wailmer is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Wailmer resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Wailmer is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (107.500 DPS), Regieleki (96.118 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (90.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Wailmer: After defeating Wailmer, the catch encounter will have a CP between 799 and 859 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 994-1069 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Wailmer from raids will have exactly 859 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Wailmer?
The best counter for Wailmer is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 107.500 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (96.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (90.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Wailmer?
Wailmer can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Wailmer weak to?
Wailmer is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Wailmer be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Wailmer's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Wailmer from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Wailmer from raids will have 859 CP at level 20, or 1069 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 799. If you see 859 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Wailmer worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Wailmer is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Wailmer?
For the best moveset for Wailmer itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Wailmer stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Wailmer without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Wailmer can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (96.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (90.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Wailmer in raids?
Weather boost information for Wailmer is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.