How to Get Wailord in Pokemon Go: Evolution, Shiny Variant, and More
Learn how to get Wailord in Pokemon GO and if it has a shiny variant in the game.
Wailord is a rare Water-type Pokemon in Pokemon Go. It is the largest Pokemon identified so far. This guide provides information on how to obtain Wailord, including its evolution process, shiny variant, stats, best moveset, counters, & weaknesses.
How to Get Wailord and Stats
Wailord is not available as a wild encounter, egg hatch, or raid boss in Pokemon Go. The only way to get Wailord is by evolving its pre-evolution form, Wailmer. Wailmer requires a massive 400 Candies to evolve into Wailord, making it one of the highest Candy requirements for evolution in the game.
Wailord has a maximum CP of 2,577 at level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs. Its base stats are 175 Attack, 87 Defense, and 347 Stamina. Wailord is a pure Water-type Pokemon, making it vulnerable to Grass and Electric-type moves.
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Best Moveset for Wailmer
Wailmer's best moveset for attacking in gyms and raids is Water Gun as the fast move and Surf as the charged move. This combination has the highest total DPS (Damage Per Second) and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
For a defensive moveset, Zen Headbutt (fast move) and Surf (charged move) are recommended, although they result in a lower DPS compared to the offensive moveset.
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Best Counters and Weaknesses
As a Water-type Pokemon, Wailord is weak against Grass and Electric-type moves, which deal 1.6 times more damage. Some of the strongest counters against Wailord are listed in the table below:
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Move | Charged Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana |  |
Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade |
| Xurkitree |  |
Thunder Shock | Discharge |
| Zekrom |  |
Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt |
| Thundurus (Therian) |  |
Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt |
Wailord is resistant to Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves, taking only 0.625 times the normal damage from these types.
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Is Shiny Wailord Available?
Yes, the shiny variant of Wailord is available in Pokemon Go. Shiny Wailmer, which is a purple color instead of the standard blue, can be evolved into a Shiny Wailord using 400 Wailmer Candies.
Obtaining a Shiny Wailord is an extremely rare and challenging feat, as players must not only accumulate a large number of Wailmer Candies but also encounter a Shiny Wailmer, which has a very low chance of appearing.
Understanding Wailord's stats, best moveset, counters, and weaknesses is crucial for maximizing its potential in battles.
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