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Walking Wake

Paradox Pokémon

Walking Wake official artwork
Official art

Walking Wake is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 590. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Height
3.5 m 11′06″
Weight
280 kg 617.3 lbs
Base stat total
590 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
It resembles an illustration published in a paranormal magazine, said to be a depiction of a super-ancient Suicune.
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Base stats

HP99174–206308–402
Atk8392–148153–291
Def9199–157168–309
SpA125130–194229–383
SpD8392–148153–291
Spe109116–177200–348
Total590Higher than 93% of Pokémon
HP99Atk83Def91Spe109SpD83SpA125

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

WaterDragonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)

Resists

½×
Steel (because of Water)
¼×
Fire (because of Water and Dragon)Water (because of Water and Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostGrassElectricPsychicIceDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Walking Wake against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
177Walking Wake · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Walking Wake · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
129Walking Wake · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexUber

6.7% of teams · rank #36 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
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 games5.3%
  • 1500 weighting6.7%
  • 1695 weighting6.7%
  • 1825 weighting3.7%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.7%

Abilities

  • 100.0%

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

  • Fairy41.0%
  • Water21.9%
  • Steel16.1%
  • Fire6.5%

Common teammates

Evolution

Walking Wake does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

EvoAqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
EvoLeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
EvoRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
EvoTwister20% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
7Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
14Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
21Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
28Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
35Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
42Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
56Hydro SteamDuring Sun: 1.5× damage instead of half.WaterSpec80100%15
63Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
70OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
77Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
84Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Tutor 2

TutorHone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
TutorSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

Biology

Walking Wake is an ancient Paradox Pokémon resembling the Legendary Pokémon Suicune. Paradox Pokémon hail from different time periods than normal Pokémon; Walking Wake hails from the distant past, but is also stated to hail from an alternative reality.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Paradox Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Blue
—
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

English
Walking Wake
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

3 SpA
5 ≈0.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
0
295
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.