Competitive Information for Wailmer [Diamond/Pearl]
Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be infatuated. Gaining this Ability while infatuated cures it.
This Pokemon cannot be burned. Gaining this Ability while burned cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Wailmer? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Wailmer, a noteworthy Pokémon known for its Water typing! Wailmer is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Explore the movesets of Wailmer below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Water Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall / Dive
- Earthquake
- Avalanche
For those intense single battles, Wailmer is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Wailmer's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Wailmer recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Veil, Wailmer cannot be burned. Gaining this ability while burned cures it.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Wailmer is damaged by the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Water Veil
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Spout
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Snore
- Curse
Ready for single battles? Wailmer is a pretty decent Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Wailmer's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Veil, Wailmer cannot be burned. Gaining this ability while burned cures it. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Wailmer's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Water Spout is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Water-type move (less power as Wailmer's hp decreases).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Wailmer must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Wailmer? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Water Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall / Dive
- Avalanche
Wailmer proves to be an astounding Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with powerful physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Wailmer's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Wailmer recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Water Veil, Wailmer cannot be burned. Gaining this ability while burned cures it.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Avalanche is a physical 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Wailmer is damaged by the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Mystic Water
Ability: Water Veil
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Water Spout / Surf
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Snore
- Curse
Wailmer shows a prestigious Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with lethal special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Wailmer's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Veil, Wailmer cannot be burned. Gaining this ability while burned cures it. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Wailmer's water-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dive).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Wailmer must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Wailmer can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Wailmer.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Wailmer can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Wailmer
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Wailmer's stats
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Wailmer
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
- Water Spout
Common Effort Values for Wailmer in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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