The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Wailmer.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
½
2
2
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
Evolution chart
#0320 Wailmer Water(Level 40)#0321 Wailord Water
Wailmer changes
In Generations 3-4, Wailmer has a base experience yield of 137.
In Generations 3-7, Wailmer has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ruby
WAILMER’s nostrils are located above its eyes. This playful POKéMON loves to startle people by forcefully snorting out seawater it stores inside its body out of its nostrils.
Sapphire
WAILMER can store water inside its body to transform itself into a ball for bouncing around on the ground. By filling itself up with more water, this POKéMON can elevate the height of its bounces.
FireRedLeafGreen
When it sucks in a large volume of seawater, it becomes like a big, bouncy ball. It eats a ton of food daily.
Emerald
While this POKéMON usually lives in the sea, it can survive on land, although not too long. It loses vitality if its body becomes dried out.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
HeartGoldSoulSilver
It bounces playfully like a ball. The more seawater it swallows, the higher it bounces.
BlackWhite
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
Black 2White 2
It eats one ton of food every day. It plays by shooting stored seawater out its blowholes with great force.
X
It bounces playfully like a ball. The more seawater it swallows, the higher it bounces.
Y
It eats one ton of food every day. It plays by shooting stored seawater out its blowholes with great force.
Omega Ruby
Wailmer’s nostrils are located above its eyes. This playful Pokémon loves to startle people by forcefully snorting out seawater it stores inside its body out of its nostrils.
Alpha Sapphire
Wailmer can store water inside its body to transform itself into a ball for bouncing around on the ground. By filling itself up with more water, this Pokémon can elevate the height of its bounces.
Sun
It loves to startle people. It fills itself up with seawater and plays by bouncing around like a ball.
Moon
It shows off by spraying jets of seawater from the nostrils above its eyes. It eats a solid ton of Wishiwashi every day.
Ultra Sun
It swims along with its mouth open and swallows down seawater along with its food. It sprays excess water out of its nostrils.
Ultra Moon
Due to their memories of when they once lived on land, pods of them will, very rarely, wash up on shore.
Sword
It shows off by spraying jets of seawater from the nostrils above its eyes. It eats a solid ton of Wishiwashi every day.
Shield
When it sucks in a large volume of seawater, it becomes like a big, bouncy ball. It eats a ton of food daily.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nostrils.
Moves learned by Wailmer
In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
Moves learnt by level up
Wailmer does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Wailmer cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Wailmer learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Splash
Normal
—
—
3
Growl
Normal
—
100
6
Astonish
Ghost
30
100
12
Water Gun
Water
40
100
15
Mist
Ice
—
—
18
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
21
Heavy Slam
Steel
—
100
24
Brine
Water
65
100
27
Whirlpool
Water
35
85
30
Dive
Water
80
100
33
Bounce
Flying
85
85
36
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
39
Rest
Psychic
—
—
42
Amnesia
Psychic
—
—
45
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
48
Water Spout
Water
150
100
Egg moves
Wailmer learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Wailmer gen 8 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua Ring
Water
—
—
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
Clear Smog
Poison
50
—
Curse
Ghost
—
—
Defense Curl
Normal
—
—
Double-Edge
Normal
120
100
Fissure
Ground
—
30
Rollout
Rock
30
90
Snore
Normal
50
100
Soak
Water
—
100
Thrash
Normal
120
100
Tickle
Normal
—
100
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
Moves learnt by TM
Wailmer is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
05
Roar
Normal
—
—
07
Hail
Ice
—
—
13
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
14
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
17
Protect
Normal
—
—
18
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
26
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
32
Double Team
Normal
—
—
39
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
42
Facade
Normal
70
100
44
Rest
Psychic
—
—
45
Attract
Normal
—
100
49
Scald
Water
80
100
55
Brine
Water
65
100
58
Endure
Normal
—
—
72
Avalanche
Ice
60
100
82
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
83
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
87
Swagger
Normal
—
85
90
Substitute
Normal
—
—
95
Surf
Water
90
100
96
Strength
Normal
80
100
98
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
99
Waterfall
Water
80
100
In other generations
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Wailmer sprites
Type
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
Shiny
—
—
See all Wailmer sprites
Where to find Wailmer
RubySapphire
Route 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Lilycove City
FireRedLeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald
Route 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Lilycove City
DiamondPearl
Route 223, 230
Platinum
Route 230
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
BlackWhite
Undella Bay, Undella Town
Black 2White 2
Undella Bay
XY
Route 8, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Route 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 115, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Seafloor Cavern, Sealed Chamber, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Victory Road, Sea Mauville, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout
SunMoon
Poni Wilds, Poni Breaker Coast, Seafolk Village
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast, Seafolk Village
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Route 9, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Frigid Sea
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Route 223, 230
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Wailmer questions
Where can you find a wailmer or a Castform ?
How does Wailmer learn Selfdestruct?
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Other languages
English
Wailmer
Japanese
ホエルコ (Hoeruko)
German
Wailmer
French
Wailmer
Italian
Wailmer
Spanish
Wailmer
Korean
고래왕자 (goraewangja)
Chinese (Simplified)
吼吼鲸
Chinese (Traditional)
吼吼鯨
English
Ball Whale Pokémon
Japanese
たまくじらポケモン
German
Kugelwal-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Baleinboule
Italian
Pokémon Balenottero
Spanish
Pokémon Ballenabola
Korean
둥근고래포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
球鲸宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
球鯨寶可夢
Name origin
whale large aquatic mammal mere not more, small #0319 Sharpedo #0321 Wailord
