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Wailord (Japanese: ホエルオー Whaloh) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Wailmer starting at level 40.

Biology

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, and a tan, grooved underbelly. It has two pairs of fins along its sides and a horizontal tail at the back.

When it is jumping out of the water, it makes a giant splash due to its large size. It can create shockwaves by breaching and crashing onto the water, which can knock out the opponents. It can dive deep at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) in one breath. It lives in the sea in large groups called pods. A pod of Wailord travels together in order to search for food and is able to eat large quantities at one time, such as schools of Wishiwashi. When a Wailmer is attacked by its predators Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works to defend it. Wailord is popular due to its immense size. As a result, Wailord-watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. However, they are known to be driven away by fishermen, so they don't eat too much fish Pokémon.

In the anime

Major appearances

Wailord debuted in Having a Wailord of a Time. The Float Whale Pokémon was stuck on a beach near a Pokémon Center. Team Rocket tried to haul it away, but a Combusken foiled their plans.

In Island Time, a Wailord evolved from a Wailmer that befriended Robin in order to transport Ash and his friends across the ocean. The group disembarked when they came across a ship heading for Ever Grande City.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, Manaphy encountered multiple Wailord and rode atop one during the group's voyage to Samiya. Several later actively participated in the showdown between the Water Pokémon and the Phantom and his crew. One briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

In PK19, both Pikachu and Meowth's groups landed on top of a Wailord. It was eventually disturbed by Seviper's Haze and was prompted to use Brine, which sent them all blasting off.

In Leading a Stray!, a Wailord evolved from a Wailmer that Ash helped after it was separated from its family of Wailord.

In The Road to Humilau!, Marlon used a Wailord to transport him, Ash, and Cameron to the Humilau Gym.

In Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!, Ash's Meltan was trapped inside a Wailord. Pikachu and Lycanroc unknowingly went inside to search for Meltan, only to burst out from its blowhole.

In A Test in Paradise!, Team Rocket pulled a Wailord from the Rocket Prize Master. However, its splashing caused them trouble aboard a raft.

Minor appearances

A Wailord appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Wailord appeared in PK13.

A Wailord appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Wailord appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Multiple Wailord appeared in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.

In Expedition to Onix Island!, multiple Wailord were living at a deserted island.

In Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, a Wailord participated in the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Wailord appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In Pikachu, What's This Key?, a Wailord launched Meowth, Wobbuffet, and Inkay into the sky while they were in a water world full of floating spheres of water.

A Wailord appeared in a flashback in Day Three Blockbusters!.

In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, Sophocles predicted he could catch a Wailord through fishing with his special rod, and this was accompanied by a fantasy of it.

In So Long, Sophocles!, Lana and Sophocles spotted a Wailord emerging from the water.

In I Choose You!, a Wailord was swimming in the ocean near the Shamouti Island area.

In Filling the Light with Darkness!, a fantasy of a story from the past featured a Wailord. It reappeared in a similar fashion during The Prism Between Light and Darkness!.

In the Where Are You Going, Eevee? segment at the end of A Haunted House for Everyone!, a Wailord jumped out of the ocean. This generated a wave that hit a ship and sent several crates, including one holding a wild Eevee, overboard. It reappeared in a flashback in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG034 Wailord Ash's Pokédex Wailord, the Float Whale Pokémon. Wailord is the largest Pokémon yet discovered. When diving out of the water in pursuit of its prey, it makes quite an impressive sight. AG124 Wailord Ash's Pokédex Wailord, the Float Whale Pokémon. Wailord is the largest Pokémon yet to be discovered. It is able to jump high into the air, creating gigantic pillars of water.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP109 Wailord Dawn's Pokédex Wailord, the Float Whale Pokémon. Wailord can dive nearly ten-thousand feet on one breath.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Sapphire was given a Wailord nicknamed Lorry from her father so that she could be able to cross the waters. It first appeared in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

In PS541, two Wailord were swimming around the Marine Tube.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A Wailord appeared in Clefairy's Golf Debut!.

In the TCG

Other appearances

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.

Trophy information

NA: At a massive 47 feet 7 inches long, Wailord is the largest Pokémon found so far. It's as big as a five-story building! Also, Wailords can dive to almost 10,000 feet with only one breath of air. That's nearly two miles down and almost four times the height of the tallest modern buildings!

PAL: With a height of 14.5 metres, Wailord is the largest Pokémon discovered thus far. 14.5 metres - that's roughly the size of a five-storey building! Also, Wailord can dive to a depth of 3,000 metres on only one breath. That's more than twice the height of Ben Nevis! Some remarkable stats for a remarkable Pokémon.

Game data

NPC appearances

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.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: Damaged

normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wailord

indicates a move that gets when used by Wailord Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wailord

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wailord Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII Stage Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Wailord

indicates a move that gets when used by Wailord Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wailord

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Wailord Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Wailord is based on the blue whale, the largest known animal to ever exist. It also resembles a submarine, a blimp, and a torpedo.

Name origin

Wailord is a combination of whale, wail (referring to the sounds or songs that whales and this Pokémon might make), and lord.

Whaloh is a combination of whale, 吠える hoeru (to bellow), and 王 ō (king).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ホエルオー Whaloh From whale, 吠える hoeru , and 王 ō French Wailord Same as English name Spanish Wailord Same as English name German Wailord Same as English name Italian Wailord Same as English name Korean 고래왕 Goraewang Portmanteau of 고래 gorae and 왕 (王) wang . It is notable that 대왕고래 daewanggorae is the Korean name of the blue whale. Cantonese Chinese Mandarin Chinese 吼鯨王 / 吼鲸王 Hǒujīngwáng Literally "Bellowing whale king" More languages Hebrew ווילורד 'Wailord' Transliteration of English name Hindi वैलर्ड Wailord Transliteration of English name Russian Вэйлорд Veylord Transliteration of English name Thai เวลโอ Whaloh Transcription of trademarked Japanese name







