Introduced in generation three, with the Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire games, Wailmer is a monotype water Pokemon. It is the first stage evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Wailord once it reaches the level threshold. Wailmer is classified by the Pokedex as the “Ball Whale Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Wailmer’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Wailmer.
About Wailmer
As a generation three Pokemon, Wailmer first appeared in the Ruby and Sapphire season of the anime in the episode The Great Eight Fate!. In this episode, Gym Leader Juan’s Wailmer is stolen by Team Rocket. The Pokedex mentions that Wailmer can fill its body with water to make its body more buoyant. It can bounce on the ground when it does this.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire The Great Eight Fate! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | Evolves into Wailord, not known to evolve from another Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 40 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | 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. |
Wailmer Base Stats
| HP | 130 |
| ATTACK | 70 |
| DEFENCE | 35 |
| SP. ATTACK | 70 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 35 |
| SPEED | 60 |
| TOTAL | 400 |
Appearance
Wailmer is a massive blue and white Pokemon that resembles a small whale although while most of its body is blue, its underside is white. It also has a long row of square white teeth that imply it filter-feeds. On each side of its round body are a small pair of fins that can help keep Wailmer afloat. It has two small eyes just above its mouth and its nostrils are located above its eyes. Wailmer is a large Pokemon, especially for a base evolution, at 6 feet and 7 inches, or 2 meters, tall.
Behavior
Wailmer enjoys sucking in water to playfully spout out to passersbys as it is a mischievous Pokemon and enjoys startling people. It can fill its body up with water and bounce around on land. It has a playful behavior and enjoys making people laugh. In the wild, Dhelmise and Sharpedo will prey on Wailmer. However, its large bulk and buoyancy makes it difficult to attack. The Pokedex mentions that Wailmer can survive on land but it cannot survive for long without getting dried up.
Strengths and Weaknesses
While Wailmer is a base evolution Pokemon, it has a phenomenal health pool. Its resistances are fairly weak but it has a decent defensive type that can make it difficult to get through Wailmer at times. Yet while Wailmer has a surprising amount of speed, it is not fast enough to compete with aggressive Pokemon. As a monotype water Pokemon, Wailmer takes 2x damage from grass and electric type moves. It is immune to no types but is resistant to steel, fire, water, and ice type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Wailmer is typically reserved for the LC (Little Cup) bracket. In this format, Wailmer’s incredible base health can stand out. It can be used offensively if it has the correct moves. You will also want to consider using a Choice Scarf, as a held item, to ensure that Wailmer can outspeed some aggressive opponents. Consider running Water Spout, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, and Hidden Power Fire/Hidden Power Grass. This moveset is aimed to give you many options against your opponent’s possible Pokemon types. However, most often you will utilize Water Spout’s high base damage to knock out your opponents. Pick the Hidden Power type that covers a type of Pokemon that your team is weak against.
| Water Spout | Hydro Pump |
| Ice Beam | Hidden Power Fire/Hidden Power Grass |
How to Catch Wailmer in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Wailmer in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. As the base evolution Pokemon in its evolution line, Wailmer is more common to encounter than its final evolution. You can find Wailmer spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near canals, harbors, docks, canals, rivers, oceans, lakes, and other watery areas. You can also hatch Wailmer from 2 km eggs but while Wailord has not appeared as a raid boss, Wailmer has been a tier one raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. You will need an astounding 400 candies in order to evolve Wailmer into a Wailord.
Trivia
- Wailmer and Wailord are unique for having both a field and water type egg group.
- The inspiration for Wailmer’s design is likely a combination of a baleen whale and a beach ball.
- The name Wailmer is a combination of the words whale and mer (French for sea)
FAQ
How do you evolve a Wailmer?
Wailmer will evolve into Wailord once it reaches level 40. There are no special conditions to fulfill for this Pokemon’s evolution and it will evolve naturally as long as you level it. In Pokemon Go, you will need 400 candies to evolve a Wailmer into a Wailord. Once your Wailmer has evolved into a Wailord, you can move on to collecting other Pokemon.
What is Wailmer weak to?
As a monotype water Pokemon, Wailmer takes 2x damage from grass and electric type moves. It has a powerful health pool, but both of its resistances are fairly low. As long as you have a grass or electric type Pokemon, you should be able to defeat Wailmer with ease.
Is Wailmer a good Pokemon?
It is rare for a base evolution Pokemon’s base stats to reach over 100. Wailmer happens to reach over 130 in its health pool. It is powerful for its high health pool and potential offensive capability. However, it can be easily knocked out by a grass or electric type Pokemon. Keep an eye on Wailmer’s bad matchups to succeed with it in battle.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Ball Whale Pokemon”. While Wailmer’s impact on competitive play is limited to a unique format, it can still be a powerful Pokemon. Wailmer’s high base stats makes it difficult for any opponent without grass or electric type moves to get through your team. If you keep an eye on Wailmer’s bad matchups, it can easily win the battle for you. Reserve a slot on your team for Wailmer if you want a bulky offensive water type Pokemon.
