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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 3
Species: Ball Whale Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 2m
Weight: 130kg
Catch Rate: 125
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 吼吼鯨
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 吼吼鲸
English Wailmer
French Wailmer
German Wailmer
Italian Wailmer
Japanese ホエルコ
Japanese (Romanized) Whalko
Japanese (Trademark) Hoeruko
Korean 고래왕자
Spanish Wailmer

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #320
Hoenn #99
Unova (B2W2) #240
Kalos (Coastal) #27
Hoenn (ORAS) #104
Alola #266
Galar #356

Abilities

  • Water Veil: The Pokémon is covered with a water veil, which prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
  • Oblivious: The Pokémon is oblivious, and that keeps it from being infatuated or falling for taunts.
  • Pressure: By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 40
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 2x
Fire 0.5x
Grass 2x
Ice 0.5x
Steel 0.5x
Water 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Water 130
70
35
70
35
60
400
7 Water 130
70
35
70
35
60
400
6 Water 130
70
35
70
35
60
400

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Ruby Wailmer's nostrils are located above its eyes. This playful Pokemon loves to startle people by forcefully snorting out seawater it stores inside its body out of its nostrils.
United States Pokémon Sapphire WAILMER can store water inside its body to transform itself into a ball for bouncing around on the ground. By filling itself up with more water, this POKeMON can elevate the height of its bounces.
United States Pokémon Emerald While this POKeMON usually lives in the sea, it can survive on land, although not too long. It loses vitality if its body becomes dried out.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen When it sucks in a large volume of seawater, it becomes like a big, bouncy ball. It eats a ton of food daily.
United States Pokémon FireRed When it sucks in a large volume of seawater, it becomes like a big, bouncy ball. It eats a ton of food daily.
United States Pokémon Pearl On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
United States Pokémon Diamond On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
United States Pokémon Platinum On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It bounces playfully like a ball. The more seawater it swallows, the higher it bounces.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It bounces playfully like a ball. The more seawater it swallows, the higher it bounces.
United States Pokémon White On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
Japan Pokémon White はれた ひは すなはまに あがり ボールのように はずんで あそぶ。 はなから みずを ふきあげる。
United States Pokémon Black On sunny days, it lands on beaches to bounce like a ball and play. It spouts water from its nose.
Japan Pokémon Black はれた ひは すなはまに あがり ボールのように はずんで あそぶ。 はなから みずを ふきあげる。
Japan Pokémon Black 2 まいにち 1トンの エサをたべる。 はなから ためこんだ かいすいを いきおいよく ふきだして あそぶ。
Japan Pokémon White 2 まいにち 1トンの エサをたべる。 はなから ためこんだ かいすいを いきおいよく ふきだして あそぶ。
United States Pokémon White 2 It eats one ton of food every day. It plays by shooting stored seawater out its blowholes with great force.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It eats one ton of food every day. It plays by shooting stored seawater out its blowholes with great force.
South Korea Pokémon Y 매일 1톤의 먹이를 먹는다. 코에서 모은 해수를 기세 좋게 내뿜으며 논다.
Italy Pokémon Y Mangia una tonnellata di cibo al giorno. Si diverte a spruzzare con forza l’acqua marina attraverso il suo sfiatatoio.
Spain Pokémon Y Engulle una tonelada de comida al día. Le gusta jugar expulsando con energía el agua marina por sus espiráculos.
France Pokémon Y Il mange près d’une tonne de nourriture par jour. Jouer avec son jet d’eau est son passe-temps favori.
Germany Pokémon Y Es nimmt täglich 1 t an Nahrung auf und lässt verspielt Wasserfontänen aus seinem Atemloch aufschießen.
Japan Pokémon Y まいにち 1トンの エサをたべる。 はなから ためこんだ かいすいを いきおいよく ふきだして あそぶ。
United States Pokémon Y It eats one ton of food every day. It plays by shooting stored seawater out its blowholes with great force.
Italy Pokémon X Si diverte a rimbalzare come una palla. Più acqua di mare ingolla, più in alto riesce a rimbalzare.
Spain Pokémon X Le gusta botar como una pelota de playa. Cuanta más agua de mar traga, más alto puede llegar.
France Pokémon X Il rebondit comme un ballon pour s’amuser. Plus il boit d’eau, plus il va haut.
Germany Pokémon X Es hüpft gerne wie ein Ball herum. Je mehr Meerwasser es trinkt, desto höher kann es springen.
Japan Pokémon X ボールの ように はずんで あそぶ。 たくさん かいすいを のみこむ ほど たかく はずむ ように なるのだ。
United States Pokémon X It bounces playfully like a ball. The more seawater it swallows, the higher it bounces.
South Korea Pokémon X 공처럼 튀면서 논다. 해수를 많이 마실수록 높이 튀게 된다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Wailmer accumula acqua all’interno del proprio corpo per trasformarsi in un pallone e rimbalzare al suolo. Questo Pokémon aumenta l’altezza del balzo incrementando la quantità d’acqua con cui si gonfia.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 눈 위에 있는 콧구멍을 통해 몸에 모아둔 바닷물을 뿜어내서 사람을 놀라게 하는 것을 좋아하는 포켓몬이다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Le narici di Wailmer sono posizionate sopra gli occhi. È un giocherellone e ama spaventare le persone sparando dalle narici l’acqua del mare, che accumula all’interno del proprio corpo.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Wailmer tiene los espiráculos encima de la cabeza. A este juguetón Pokémon le encanta asustar a la gente expulsando el agua que acumula a través de estos orificios.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Les narines de Wailmer sont situées au-dessus de ses yeux. Ce joyeux Pokémon adore effrayer les gens en expulsant de l’eau de mer par les narines.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Wailmers Nasenlöcher liegen über seinen Augen. Dieses verspielte Pokémon erschreckt gern Menschen, indem es das Meerwasser, das es in seinem Körper speichert, mit aller Kraft herausprustet.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire めの うえに ついている はなの あなから からだに ためた かいすいを ふきだし ひとを おどろかすのが だいすきな ポケモンだ。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 몸에 바닷물을 저장하면 공처럼 땅에서 튀어 오를 수 있게 된다. 많이 저장하면 더 높이 점프할 수 있다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Wailmer puede almacenar agua dentro de su organismo para convertirse en una pelota y botar por tierra firme. Cuanta más agua trague, mayor altura alcanzará al saltar.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Wailmer peut stocker de l’eau dans son corps pour se transformer en balle et rebondir sur le sol. Plus ce Pokémon se remplit d’eau, plus il peut rebondir haut.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Wailmer kann Wasser in seinem Körper speichern, um sich in einen Ball zu verwandeln und herumzuhüpfen. Wenn es die Wassermenge steigert, kann dieses Pokémon noch höher hüpfen.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby からだに かいすいを ためると ボールの ように じめんで とびはねることが できるように なる。 たくさん ためると たかく ジャンプできる。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby Wailmer can store water inside its body to transform itself into a ball for bouncing around on the ground. By filling itself up with more water, this Pokémon can elevate the height of its bounces.
United States Pokémon Sun It loves to startle people. It fills itself up with seawater and plays by bouncing around like a ball.
United States Pokémon Moon It shows off by spraying jets of seawater from the nostrils above its eyes. It eats a solid ton of Wishiwashi every day.
United States Pokémon Sword It shows off by spraying jets of seawater from the nostrils above its eyes. It eats a solid ton of Wishiwashi every day.
United States Pokémon Shield When it sucks in a large volume of seawater, it becomes like a big, bouncy ball. It eats a ton of food daily.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ross's Wailmer
  • Japan ロッシのホエルコ
  • Japan Rossi no Hoeruko
  • Japan Rossi's Hoeruko

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 156
GS 158
AG 36
AG 93
AG 94
AG 95
AG 111
AG 125
Movie 5
Movie 7
Movie 11
PSFC 4
DP 78
DP 91
DP 109
Movie 15
XY 1
Movie 17
PSFC 9
SM 1
SM 5
SM 31
SM 32
SM 87
SM 89
SM 90
SM 126
TW 4
PM2019 76
PM2019 110
PM2019 143

TCG Cards

#48: Wailmer
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#83: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#69: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#58: Wailmer
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#87: Wailmer
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#52: Wailmer
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#11: ホエルコ
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#25: Wailmer
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#29: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#39: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#45: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#31: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#37: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy Energy
#31: Wailmer
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Hayley's Wailmer
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Wailmer
Started: 2008-06-09
Ended:
Yukari's Hoeruko
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Wailmer
Started: 2008-03-25
Ended: 0000-00-00
Eulalie's Wailmer
Country: France
Pokémon: Thumbanil Wailmer
Started: 2008-07-04
Ended: 0000-00-00
Giulia's Wailmer
Country: Italy
Pokémon: Thumbanil Wailmer
Started: 2008-07-04
Ended: 0000-00-00
Eulalia's Wailmer
Country: Spain
Pokémon: Thumbanil Wailmer
Started: 2008-07-04
Ended: 0000-00-00
Eukalia's Wailmer
Country: Germany
Pokémon: Thumbanil Wailmer
Started: 2008-07-04
Ended: 0000-00-00
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Splash Type Icon Status 40 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Growl Type Icon Status 40 100 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
Water Gun
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 10 10 10
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 14 14 14
Whirlpool
Type Icon Special 15 35 85 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 19 19 19
Astonish Type Icon Physical 15 30 100 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 23 23 23
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100 19 19 19 21 21 21 21 21 21 28 28 28
Mist Type Icon Status 30 22 22 22 24 24 24 24 24 24 32 32 32
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100 25 25 25 31 31 31 31 31 31
Rest Type Icon Status 10 29 29 29 27 27 27 27 27 27 37 37 37
Water Spout
Type Icon Special 5 150 100 33 33 41 34 34 34 34 34 34 41 41 41
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100 41 41 33 41 41 41 41 41 41
Amnesia Type Icon Status 20 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 46 46 46
Bounce Type Icon Physical 5 85 85 45 45 45 44 44 44 44 44 44
Hydro Pump
Type Icon Special 5 110 80 49 49 49 47 47 47 47 47 47 50 50 50
Heavy Slam Type Icon Physical 10 100 53 53 53 50 50 50

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Rain Dance
Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Roar Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Waterfall
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Avalanche Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Scald
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Echoed Voice Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Surf
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Whirlpool
Type Icon Special 15 35 85

Egg Moves

Soak
Type Icon Status 20 100
Aqua Ring
Type Icon Status 20
Tickle Type Icon Status 20 100
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Fissure Type Icon Physical 5 30
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Thrash Type Icon Physical 10 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Clear Smog Type Icon Special 15 50
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Move Tutors

Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Bounce Type Icon Physical 5 85 85
Dive
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Hyper Voice Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100