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No. 1009

Walking Wake

Paradox Pokémon

Walking Wake
Official art
WaterDragon
Height
3.5 m 11′06″
Weight
280 kg 617.3 lbs
Base stat total
590 top 7%
Introduced
Gen IX
Abilities
It resembles an illustration published in a paranormal magazine, said to be a depiction of a super-ancient Suicune.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP99159–206308–402
Atk8379–148153–291
Def9186–157168–309
SpA125117–194229–383
SpD8379–148153–291
Spe109102–177200–348
Total590Higher than 93% of all Pokémon
HP99Atk83Def91Spe109SpD83SpA125

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 109). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+177Max161No SP129Min116Scarf265Tailwind354

At max Speed, Walking Wake outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 177Walking Wake · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161Walking Wake · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 129Walking Wake · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire¼×Water¼×Steel½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostGrassElectricPsychicIceDark

Abilities

  • Protosynthesis

    Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexUber

6.68% of teams · rank #36 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Protosynthesis
Nature
Timid
EVs
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Hydro Steam
  2. Flamethrower
  3. Protect
  4. Draco Meteor

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players5.33%
  • Rated 1500+6.7%
  • Rated 1695+6.68%
  • Rated 1825+3.66%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.68%

Moves

  • Hydro Steam98.1%
  • Flamethrower69.2%
  • Protect66.9%
  • Draco Meteor64.6%
  • Dragon Pulse34.4%
  • Weather Ball18.1%
  • Tera Blast17.8%
  • Snarl9.3%
  • Knock Off5%
  • Flip Turn4.3%

Items

  • Life Orb46.4%
  • Booster Energy17.7%
  • Assault Vest10.8%
  • Choice Specs9.8%
  • Choice Scarf5.2%
  • Covert Cloak4.9%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe22.6%
  • Timid 12 HP / 244 SpA / 252 Spe21.8%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe18.5%
  • Timid 244 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe7.3%
  • Modest 176 HP / 252 SpA / 80 Spe3.1%

Tera types

  • Fairy41%
  • Water21.9%
  • Steel16.1%
  • Fire6.5%

Common teammates

Evolution

Walking Wake does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

EvoAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
EvoLeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
EvoRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
EvoTwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
7BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
14Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
21Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
28Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
35Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
42Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
56Hydro SteamThe user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.WaterSpec80100%15
63Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
70OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
77FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
84Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM188ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Tutor 2

TutorHone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15
TutorSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category
Paradox Pokémon
Debut
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
—
Blueberry#241
  1. It resembles an illustration published in a paranormal magazine, said to be a depiction of a super-ancient Suicune.

    Violet
  2. This ferocious creature is shrouded in mystery. It's named after an aquatic monster mentioned in an old expedition journal.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese
ウネルミナモ
Japanese (romaji)
Uneruminamo
Korean
굽이치는물결
Chinese (Traditional)
波盪水
Chinese (Simplified)
波荡水
French
Serpente-Eau
German
Windewoge
Spanish
Ondulagua
Italian
Acquecrespe

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
5 ≈0.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
0
Base experience
295
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).