Type matchups
Damage Walrein takes from each attacking type.
As an Ice/Water type, Walrein has 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Ice/Water typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 1× → ½×, Ice ¼× → ⅛×
Base stats
- HP
- 110
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 530
Walrein has a base stat total of 530, higher than 75% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (110). Its Attack (80) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 110 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Walrein can have the abilities Thick Fat, Ice Body and Oblivious.
How to beat Walrein
Walrein takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Keldeo hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Ice and Water moves. Rapid Strike Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Ice and Water moves. Quaquaval hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Ice and Water moves.
Evolution
Walrein is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Spheal → Sealeo → Walrein), evolving from Sealeo.
Best counters to Walrein
Frequently asked questions
What is Walrein weak to?
As an Ice/Water type, Walrein takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves.
What is Walrein resistant to?
Walrein resists Water and Ice (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Walrein?
Strong type-based picks include Keldeo, Rapid Strike Urshifu and Quaquaval, which hit Walrein with super-effective attacks.