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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 cetacean Pokémon resembling the blue whale. It has small beady eyes, a huge mouth, and a tan throat and underbelly that are lined with grooves. Its back is blue with four white spots running down its spine, and two breathing nostrils on top of its head. It has two pairs of blue fins along its sides, a smaller third pair of tan fins on its rear, and a horizontal tail at the back.

Wailord is one of the largest Pokémon to have been discovered. Due to its immense size, it can make giant splashes by jumping out of the water and then crashing back down. These shockwaves allow Wailord to knock out its opponents and herd its prey. Wailord is able to eat large quantities at one time, such as schools of Wishiwashi. However, it will flee from Wishiwashi when the latter is in its School Form.

Wailord has an easygoing temperament and loves to play. Its size causes it to have almost no natural enemies; its only known predator is Dhelmise. Wailord lives in the sea in large groups called pods. These pods, which often include Wailmer, travel together in order to search for food. When a Wailmer is attacked by its predators Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works to defend it. Wailord can dive deep at 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) in one breath.

Wailord is popular due to its size. As a result, Wailord-watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. However, Wailord are known to be driven away by fishermen when they become too numerous, so they don’t eat too much fish Pokémon.

In the anime

Main series

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!, Jessie pulled a Wailord from the Rocket Prize Master. However, its splashing caused them trouble aboard a raft.

In The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky!, Team Rocket was briefly swallowed by a Wailord.

In JN143, a Wailmer evolved into Wailord after being freed, only to be trapped again before being freed by Ash and his friends.

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!.

A Wailord appeared in Looking Out for Number Two!.

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.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Wailord appeared in The Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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 Pink Slip, two Wailord were swimming around the Marine Tube.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Wailord appeared in Clefairy’s Golf Debut!.

In the TCG

Main article: Wailord (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

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

Generation III Hoenn #100 Kanto #— Ruby Wailord is the largest of all identified Pokémon up to now. This giant Pokémon swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth. Sapphire When chasing prey, Wailord herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this Pokémon leaping out of the sea with others in its pod. Emerald It breathes through nostrils that it raises above the sea. By inhaling to its maximum capacity, a Wailord can dive close to 10,000 feet beneath the waves. FireRed It is among the largest of all Pokémon. It herds prey in a pack then swallows the massed prey in one gulp. LeafGreen

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is the largest of all identified Pokémon. They jump as a pack to herd their prey. SoulSilver

Generation V Unova B2W2: #241 Black The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. White Black 2 It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #028 Hoenn #105 X It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. Y The biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. Omega Ruby Wailord is the largest of all identified Pokémon up to now. This giant Pokémon swims languorously in the vast open sea, eating massive amounts of food at once with its enormous mouth. Alpha Sapphire When chasing prey, Wailord herds them by leaping out of the water and making a humongous splash. It is breathtaking to see this Pokémon leaping out of the sea with others in its pod.

Generation VII Alola SM: #267 Alola USUM: #352 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!. Sun Wailord pursue their prey in pods. With their large mouths, they can swallow entire schools of Wishiwashi whole. Moon Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. Ultra Sun They eat so many fish Pokémon that when Wailord become too numerous, fishermen have to chase them off. Ultra Moon When a small Wailmer is attacked by Sharpedo or Dhelmise, its whole pod works together to protect it.

Generation VIII Galar #357 Galar Isle of Armor #191 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water. Shield Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world. Brilliant Diamond It’s the biggest of all Pokémon. It can dive to a depth of almost 10,000 feet on only one breath. Shining Pearl

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

In events

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Learnset

This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX. Click on the generation numbers above to see Wailord’s learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1 seconds Base HP: 70 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He has traveled all around PokéPark. He likes to learn something new. He recently learned the taste of honey in a Honey Jar, too.

New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #104 Wailord is one of the biggest Pokémon in the Lental region and can be found going for a leisurely swim in the sea. It’s so huge that it has no natural enemies, so it’s very at ease and loves to play.

Evolution

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.

Trivia

Origin

Wailord appears to be 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 wail (a prolonged cry) and lord.[1] It may also involve whale.

Whaloh may be derived from whale. It is also a combination of 吠える hoeru (to wail, to bellow) and 王 ō (king).[2]

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 From 고래 gorae and 왕 (王) wang or 대왕고래 daewanggorae Mandarin Chinese 吼鯨王 / 吼鲸王 Hǒujīngwáng From 吼 hǒu, 鯨 jīng, and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 吼鯨王 Háukìhngwòhng From 吼 háu, 鯨 kìhng, and 王 wòhng

More languages Hebrew ווילורד ‘Wailord’ Transcription of English name Hindi वैलर्ड Wailord Transcription of English name Russian Вэйлорд Veylord Transcription of English name Thai เวลโอ Wen-o Transcription of Japanese name

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