How to get Wailmer in Pokemon Go: Evolution & can it be shiny?

❘ Published: 2024-04-04T14:48:50

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Wailmer is a popular species in any game it’s in, so here’s how to get it in Pokemon Go, alongside details on its shiny availability and how to evolve it in the mobile game.

Pokemon Go features a huge Pokedex with many species, and some of them require a lot of grinding to evolve. Among those, players are always trying to get Wailmer, the Ball Whale Pokemon.

So, here’s how to get Wailmer in Pokemon Go, alongside how to evolve it and its shiny availability.

How to catch Wailmer in Pokemon Go
Can Wailmer be shiny in Pokemon Go?
Wailmer evolution

How to catch Wailmer in Pokemon Go

Here’s how to get Wailmer in Pokemon Go:

Catching it in the wild.
Completing the Field Research task ‘Catch 3 Wailmer‘ during the Sizeable Surprises event.
Completing the Giant Gems Collection Challenge during the Sizeable Surprises event.

Wailmer is spawning more frequently in the wild during the Sizeable Surprises event that runs until April 9, 2024. Completing the Field Research task and the Collection Challenge rewards you with extra Wailmer encounters, so keep that in mind.

Wailmer was first introduced in Gen 3.

Can Wailmer be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Wailmer is available to catch in Pokemon Go. Shiny Wailmer is a fan-favorite shiny, and it can be identified by the light purple replacing the deep blue on Wailmer’s body.

How to evolve Wailmer into Wailord in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players can evolve Wailmer into Wailord by using 400 Candy. We recommend using Pinap and Silver Pinap Berries when catching Wailmer to get more Candy from each encounter. However, the best way to stock on Wailmer Candy is to set the Pokemon as your Buddy, as it only needs 1km to get one Candy.

And there you have it! That’s everything you need to catch Wailmer and Wailord in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon content, make sure to check more guides below: