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No. 1009 · Generation IX · Paldea

Walking Wake

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TL;DR. Walking Wake is a water/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 590. This ferocious creature is shrouded in mystery. It's named after an aquatic monster mentioned in an old expedition journal.

Water Dragon

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

Height3.5 m
Weight280.0 kg
AbilitiesProtosynthesis
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 590. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 99
Attack 83
Defense 91
Sp. Attack 125
Sp. Defense 83
Speed 109
Total590
590 base stat total, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 26th among Water-types.
125 base Special Attack, Walking Wake's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 219 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Walking Wake in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Walking Wake reaches 3,119 CP at level 40 and 3,568 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack233
GO Defense171
GO Stamina203
Max CP (L40)3,119
Max CP (L50)3,526
Best buddy (L51)3,568
Raid catch CP 1,702–1,782 (L20). Weather boosted 2,128–2,227 (L25).

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Competitive

Walking Wake in competitive play.

Walking Wake is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers
Wallbreaker
Hydro Steam / Draco Meteor / Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • NatureModest
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater, Fairy, Steel
OU
Sun Wallbreaker
Hydro Steam / Draco Meteor / Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • NatureTimid
  • TeraWater, Fairy
Boots Attacker
Draco Meteor / Surf / Knock Off / Flip Turn
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater, Fairy, Steel
Doubles OU
Sun Attacker
Hydro Steam / Draco Meteor / Flamethrower / Protect
  • ItemLife Orb
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs244 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Dragon, Water

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Quick answers

Common questions about Walking Wake.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Walking Wake, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Walking Wake?

Walking Wake is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Walking Wake weak to?

Walking Wake takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Walking Wake resistant to?

Walking Wake resists Steel, Fire, Water. It has no full immunities.

Does Walking Wake evolve?

Walking Wake does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Walking Wake from?

Walking Wake was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1009.

What are Walking Wake's base stats?

Walking Wake has HP 99, Attack 83, Defense 91, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 83, and Speed 109. Total base stat total: 590.

What are Walking Wake's abilities?

Walking Wake can have the ability Protosynthesis.

Is Walking Wake legendary or mythical?

No. Walking Wake is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Walking Wake's best stat?

Walking Wake's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 16th of 219 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Walking Wake good?

Walking Wake has a base stat total of 590, the 61st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 26th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Walking Wake as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Walking Wake 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Walking Wake is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Steel
¼× Strongly resists
Fire Water
Comparison

Walking Wake vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Walking Wake Water avg Difference
HP 99 74 +25
Attack 83 79 +4
Defense 91 75 +16
Special Attack 125 75 +50
Special Defense 83 71 +12
Speed 109 69 +40
Total 590 443 +147
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Game appearances

Walking Wake appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Walking Wake is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Walking Wake isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Walking Wake is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Walking Wake card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.