Do you need a Pokemon with a very high level of defense? Then you need Wailord. Here's how to find it.
Steps
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Step 1. Go to Route 129
You will need a Pokemon with the Surf ability.
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Step 2. Be patient
You have a 1% chance of finding a wild Wailord.
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Step 3. Find one
Remember, it's hard to find so you might get discouraged. Also there will be many Tentacools to bother you.
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Step 4. Fight against Wailord
It is difficult to catch. It is recommended to use Ultra Balls and Net Balls.
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Step 5. Congratulations, you got it
You just captured Wailord!
Method 1 of 2: Alternative Method
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Step 1. Get Wailmer
It is the previous evolution of Wailord.
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Step 2. Train Wailmer
Wailmer is difficult to train. Be patient.
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Step 3. Train it until it evolves
Wailmer will evolve into Wailord.
Method 2 of 2: Battle Frontier Method
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Step 1. Go to Battle Frontier and copy Rare Candy
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Step 2. Give the rare candies to a Wailmer and have it evolve into a Wailord
Advice
Use status moves like sleep or freeze
Warnings
- Do not poison or burn him, he may pass out before catching him.
- Don't defeat him or else you'll have to look for him again!