Walrein
TL;DR. Walrein is a ice/water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 530. WALREIN’s two massively developed tusks can totally shatter blocks of ice weighing ten tons with one blow. This POKéMON’s thick coat of blubber insulates it from subzero temperatures.
WALREIN’s two massively developed tusks can totally shatter blocks of ice weighing ten tons with one blow. This POKéMON’s thick coat of blubber insulates it from subzero temperatures.
Stat spread.
Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Walrein 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, Walrein reaches 2,726 CP at level 40 and 3,118 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Spheal family appeared on December 31, 2021.
- Spheal
- Dynamax
- Sealeo and Walrein by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 23 to Jun 30, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 to Jun 30, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 25 to Feb 2, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 5 to Jan 7, 2022 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 22, 2020 to Jan 1, 2021 | 3-star | Pokémon GO Holidays 2020 |
| Sep 18 to Sep 22, 2020 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 24, 2019 to Jan 1, 2020 | 4-star | Pokémon GO Holidays 2019 |
Walrein in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Walrein across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #124 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Walrein.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Walrein, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Walrein?
Walrein is a Ice/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Walrein weak to?
Walrein takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Walrein resistant to?
Walrein resists Water, Ice. It has no full immunities.
How does Walrein evolve?
Walrein evolves from Sealeo (Level 44). Walrein is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Walrein from?
Walrein was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0365.
What are Walrein's base stats?
Walrein has HP 110, Attack 80, Defense 90, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 90, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 530.
What are Walrein's abilities?
Walrein can have the abilities Thick Fat, Ice Body, plus the Hidden Ability Oblivious.
Is Walrein legendary or mythical?
No. Walrein is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Walrein's best stat?
Walrein's highest base stat is HP at 110, which ranks 14th of 194 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Walrein good?
Walrein has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Ice-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Does Walrein's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Thick Fat, Fire and Ice moves do half damage. Ice Body does not change its matchups. Oblivious does not change its matchups.
Through the generations.
Walrein as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Walrein is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Thick Fat: Fire and Ice moves do half damage.
Ice Body: does not change its type matchups.
Oblivious: does not change its type matchups.
Walrein vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 194 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Walrein | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 72 | +38 |
| Attack | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Defense | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 71 | +24 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Speed | 65 | 66 | -1 |
| Total | 530 | 425 | +105 |
Walrein appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Walrein is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Walrein.
Every main-series game Walrein is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildFrigid Sea (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Icy Cave, Whiteout Cave, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Ginkgo Landing (Alpha), Hideaway Bay (mass outbreaks), Islespy Shore, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveSealeo (Level 44)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveSealeo (Level 44)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildUndella Bay (Surfing in rippling water) (winter)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveSealeo (Level 44)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Walrein appears in 6 episodes.
From AG054 (2003-12-04) through JN105 (2022-04-08).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Walrein partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Walrein partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Walrein has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Walrein sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Walrein in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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