Wailord Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Wailord in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 57 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarWailord Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Its immense size is the reason for its popularity. Wailord watching is a favorite sightseeing activity in various parts of the world.
Pokemon Shield Wailord Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Wailord Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Wailord via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Splash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Astonish | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Soak | water | Lv. 1 |
| Noble Roar | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Mist | ice | Lv. 15 |
| Water Pulse | water | Lv. 18 |
| Heavy Slam | steel | Lv. 21 |
| Brine | water | Lv. 24 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 27 |
| Dive | water | Lv. 30 |
| Bounce | flying | Lv. 33 |
| Body Slam | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Rest | psychic | Lv. 39 |
| Amnesia | psychic | Lv. 44 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 49 |
| Water Spout | water | Lv. 54 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Wailord Locations
Wailord can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Galar Route 9 and Workout Sea. The most reliable spawn is at Galar Route 9, where you'll find it between Lv. 39 and 43 by fishing with a 5% encounter rate.
Galar Route 9
1 encounter- fishingLv. 39-43Hidden encountersFishing5%Rare
Workout Sea
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- wandererLv. 80WanderersIn the ocean, south of the Fields of Honor coastline×1Fixed spot