[[Category:Water-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation III Pokémon]] [[Category:Blue Pokémon]] Wailord (Japanese: ホエルオー Whaloh) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III that was known as the largest recorded Pokémon at the time. It is over 47 feet long and evolves from Wailmer. In Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, Wailord is needed to unlock the Regi's Caves along with the help of a Relicanth. One is used by Gym Leader Marlon and Wallace in Emerald.
Appearance
Wailord is a giant blue Pokémon with small eyes and a huge tail. Its flippers or fins are blue and its underbelly is a light tan color with stripes going up and down. It resembles both a blimp and a whale.
Evolution
Wailord is the evolved form of Wailmer starting at level 40.
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Ruby and Sapphire | Route 129 | Rare |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
Emerald | Route 129 | Rare |
Diamond and Pearl | Route 223, 230 (Super Rod) | Rare |
Platinum | Route 223, 230 (Super Rod) | Rare |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Trade | None |
Black and White | Undella Bay | Rare |
Pokédex entries
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Trivia
- Wailord has the highest amount of HP out of all Water-type Pokémon.
- Wailord the only Pokémon to exceed 10 metres in length. It is considered a the biggest Pokémon.
Origin
Wailord's name derives from "whale", the animal, and "lord", a reference to its size.