Ultra League PvP guide
Wailord Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Wailord is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #256. Its recommended PvP moveset is Rollout with Surf and Blizzard.
Ultra League
#256
Situational
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Rollout
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,577
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT WAILORD
Is Wailord Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Wailord is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #256.
Wailord is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #403.
Wailord PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #403 | 77.7 | Rollout, Surf, Return |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #256 | 80.8 | Rollout, Surf, Blizzard |
Best Moveset for Wailord in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Wailord is Rollout with Surf and Blizzard.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Wailord in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Wailord PvP Move Counts
Rollout → Surf
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rollout → Blizzard
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Wailord Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Wailord wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Guzzlord696
- Skeledirge632
- Corviknight556
- Florges516
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon367
- Tinkaton396
- Snorlax422
- Feraligatr424
- Virizion484
Wailord Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Wailord's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Wailord in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Wailord in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Wailord's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
50% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
Ratings are shown from Wailord's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Wailord.
Best Teammates for Wailord in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Wailord should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Wailord's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Wailord
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 25 | 1,919,209 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,919,209 | |
| #3 | 1/15/11 | 1,500 | 25 | 1,914,158 | |
| #4 | 1/14/14 | 1,499 | 25 | 1,911,253 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 1,496 | 25 | 1,911,246 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 9/15/15 | 2,496 | 50 | 4,028,657 |
| #2 | 9/15/14 | 2,493 | 50 | 4,015,405 | |
| #3 | 10/15/15 | 2,495 | 49.5 | 4,013,277 | |
| #4 | 10/14/15 | 2,497 | 50 | 4,010,841 | |
| #5 | 10/15/12 | 2,499 | 50 | 4,010,579 |
Wailord Stats in Pokémon GO
Wailord's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Wailord 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 116.9
- Defense
- 68.1
- HP
- 241
Ultra League
Wailord 9/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 154.6
- Defense
- 85.7
- HP
- 304
Wailord Evolution
A Shadow form of Wailord also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Wailord in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Water typing · Same Rollout fast move · Great League #604
Shares Water typing · Same Rollout fast move · Great League #700
Shares Water typing · Also runs Surf & Blizzard · Master League #372
Shares Water typing · Also runs Surf & Blizzard · Master League #386
Same Water typing · Also runs Blizzard · Ultra League #412
Same Water typing · Also runs Surf · Master League #33
More PoGoCoach tools
Wailord Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Wailord in Pokémon GO PvP?
Wailord's recommended PvP moveset is Rollout with Surf and Blizzard.
Is Wailord good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Wailord is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #256.
What counters Wailord in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Tinkaton and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Wailord in Ultra League.
What is Wailord weak to in Pokémon GO?
Wailord is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).