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How to beat Wailord ex
Wailord ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 380 HP as a Water Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 380
- Weakness
- Lightning
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 16
- Fastest KO
- 2 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Wailord ex is weak to Lightning, so those attacks do double damage. 16 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 2 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 6 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Falling Down for 270 (5 Energy). 75 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 4 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Lightning attacks do at least 380 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Wailord ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikavolt Pitch Black | Lightning | Giga Railgun LL | 260 | 520 | 160 | 1 |
| Luxray ex Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Volt Strike LL | 250 | 500 | 310 | 2 |
| Electivire Stellar Crown | Lightning | Unleash Lightning LL | 220 | 440 | 150 | 1 |
| Pikachu ex Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Topaz Bolt GLM | 300 | 600 | 200 | 2 |
| Jolteon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Lightning | Dravite RWL | 280 | 560 | 260 | 2 |
| Revavroom ex Shrouded Fable | Lightning | Shattering Speed MMM | 250 | 500 | 280 | 2 |
| Pikachu ex Prismatic Evolutions | Lightning | Thunder LLC | 220 | 440 | 190 | 2 |
| Luxray Perfect Order | Lightning | Strong Volt LCC | 200 | 400 | 150 | 1 |
| Pikachu ex 30th Celebration | Lightning | Thunderbolt LLC | 200 | 400 | 190 | 2 |
| Pikachu ex 30th Celebration | Lightning | Thunder LLC | 200 | 400 | 190 | 2 |
| Mega Manectric ex Mega Evolution | Lightning | Riotous Blasting LLL | 200+ | 400 | 330 | 3 |
| Zapdos Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Thunderbolt LLC | 190 | 380 | 120 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 380+ damage.
None in Standard right now.
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Wailord ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Wailord ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikavolt Pitch Black | Lightning | Giga Railgun LL | 260 | 520 | 160 | 1 |
| Electivire Stellar Crown | Lightning | Unleash Lightning LL | 220 | 440 | 150 | 1 |
| Luxray Perfect Order | Lightning | Strong Volt LCC | 200 | 400 | 150 | 1 |
| Zapdos Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Thunderbolt LLC | 190 | 380 | 120 | 1 |
| Vikavolt Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Sparking Strike LLCC | 240 | 480 | 160 | 1 |
| Zapdos 30th Celebration | Lightning | Thundering Lightning LLLC | 210 | 420 | 120 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 270 from Falling Down and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Stage 1 | 340 | Lightning ×2 | 2 | 2 |
| Slaking ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Stage 2 | 340 | Fighting ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Torterra ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyranitar ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Stage 2 | 330 | Grass ×2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hydrapple ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Stage 2 | 330 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
Every Standard Wailord ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord ex 16/84 | Pitch Black J | 380 | Stage 1 | Surf WWW 120 Falling Down WWWWW 270 | 4 | Lightning ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Wailord cards in Standard · how to knock out a 380 HP Pokémon · Lightning vs Water · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Wailord ex weak to?
Wailord ex is weak to Lightning, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Wailord ex have?
Up to 380 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Wailord ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Wailord ex?
16 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Vikavolt's Giga Railgun (2 Energy, 520 damage); Luxray ex's Volt Strike (2 Energy, 500 damage); Electivire's Unleash Lightning (2 Energy, 440 damage).
What is Wailord ex's strongest attack?
Falling Down, which prints 270 damage for 5 Energy.
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