water type

Wailord

B

#0321 · Gen 3 · BST 500

Water
Legal M-A
Usage rate
5.1%
Estimated win rate50.0%

Base stats

HP170
Atk90
Def45
SpA90
SpD45
Spe60

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP245
Atk110
Def65
SpA110
SpD65
Spe80

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP245
Atk110
Def65
SpA110
SpD65
Spe80

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 245 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)110651106580
Lonely121581106580
Brave121651106572
Adamant12165996580
Naughty121651105880
Bold99711106580
Docile(neutral)110651106580
Relaxed110711106572
Impish11071996580
Lax110711105880
Timid99651106588
Hasty110581106588
Serious(neutral)110651106580
Jolly11065996588
Naive110651105888
Modest99651216580
Mild110581216580
Quiet110651216572
Bashful(neutral)110651106580
Rash110651215880
Calm99651107180
Gentle110581107180
Sassy110651107172
Careful11065997180
Quirky(neutral)110651106580

Role · Legality

Physical AttackerSpecial Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Wailord is a Water-type Pokémon that tends to fit a physical attacker role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Miraidon Low Power Mode. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Water-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Miraidon Low Power Mode

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Wailord's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Wailord, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • water type
    Special

    Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • water type
    Special

    High-power Water STAB.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    Acc
    PP
    10

Suggested usage notes

Wailord performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Physical Attacker and Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Wailordwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Wailord good in ChampionsVGC?

Wailord can fit a physical attacker role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Miraidon Low Power Mode. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Wailord?

Wailord is Water-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.