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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)
Walking Wake Movesets and Best Builds
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This is a guide to movesets and best builds for using Walking Wake in competitive play for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, Tera Type, and Held Items to use with Walking Wake, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.
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List of Contents
Walking Wake Base Stats, Type, Ability and Weakness
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 Walking Wake
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Protosynthesis |
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| Ability Name | Description | |
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| Protosynthesis | If Harsh Sunlight is active or if it's holding Booster Energy, the Pokemon's highest stat is boosted by 30% if the stat is Attack, Defense, Special Attack, or Special Defense or 50% if the stat is Speed. | |
Base Stats
Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
| Stat | Value | Rank |
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| HP | 99 | 124 |
| Atk | 83 | 358 |
| Def | 91 | 188 |
| SpAtk | 125 | 53 |
| SpDef | 83 | 255 |
| Speed | 109 | 87 |
| Total | 590 | 75 |
| Stat | Max | 0Nat | 0EV | -Nat | Min |
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| HP | 206 | 206 | 174 | 174 | 159 |
| Atk | 148 | 135 | 103 | 92 | 79 |
| Def | 157 | 143 | 111 | 99 | 86 |
| SpAtk | 194 | 177 | 145 | 130 | 117 |
| SpDef | 148 | 135 | 103 | 92 | 79 |
| Spd | 177 | 161 | 129 | 116 | 102 |
- Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
- 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
- 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
- -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
- Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Best Nature for Walking Wake
| Best Natures | ||
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| Modest （+Sp. Atk, -Atk） |
Timid （+Spe, -Atk） |
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Singles Movesets for Walking Wake
| Build Name | Recommendation |
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| Agility Walking Wake | ★★★★ |
| Stellar Tera | ★★★★ |
Agility Walking Wake Moveset & Best Build
| Nature | Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Atk) |
|---|---|
| EV Spread | 252 Sp. Atk / 4 Sp. Def / 252 Spe |
| Final Stat Values | 174 HP / 111 Def / 194 Sp. Atk / 104 Sp. Def / 161 Spe (322 after Agility) |
| Ability | Protosynthesis |
| Tera Type |
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| Held Item | Booster Energy |
| Moveset | ・
Hydro Steam
・ Draco Meteor ・ Hurricane ・ Agility |
Summary
 Great in Rain or Sun teams.Effective options in its movepool.Powerful signature move in Hydro Steam. |
Ability and Held Item
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| Ability | Held Item | |
| Protosynthesis |
 Booster Energy
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As with all Past Paradox Pokemon, Walking Wake has Protosynthesis. But even without ways to trigger it, it is still an effective Pokemon on its own. Booster Energy with the EV Spread shown above will give Walking Wake a Special Attack boost.
Moves Breakdown
| Hydro Steam | Draco Meteor |
| Hurricane | Agility |
Hydro Steam is Walking Wake's signature move. This gives it a powerful Water-type option that it can use against Sun teams.
Draco Meteor is an auto-include because of Walking Wake's high Special Attack stat and Booster Energy boost.
Hurricane gives Walking Wake an out against Amoonguss.
Agility will give Walking Wake enough Speed to position for a sweep.
Best Tera Type: Water
| Water Tera Type Matchup | ||
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| Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) |
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| Resists: | (0.5x) |
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Water is the best Tera Type for this build because Walking Wake will take neutral damage from its original weaknesses of Fairy and Dragon while boosting the damage output of Hydro Steam.
Best Water Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle
EV Spread and Nature
It is important to max out Special Attack and Speed for Walking Wake, as it needs to always hit hard and fast.
The remaining EVs are put into Special Defense to raise it by 1 point so that it can better take Special Moves.
Other Viable Moves
| Taunt | Taunt can stop opposing Pokemon from setting up and could open opportunities for Walking Wake to set up Agility. |
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Key Damage Calculations
 Damage Dealt by Walking Wake |
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161 HP｜125 Sp. DefDefensive EV Investment: 4 HP |
+1 Hydro Steam 182 ~ 216 (113 ~ 134.1%) Guaranteed OHKO |
115 HP｜53 Sp. DefDefensive EV Investment: 20 HP, 132 Sp. Def |
+1 Hydro Steam 168 ~ 200 (87 ~ 103.6%) 18.8% Chance to OHKO |
114 HP｜80 Sp. DefDefensive EV Investment: 236 HP, 116 Sp. Def |
+1 Hurricane 182 ~ 216 (83.1 ~ 98.6%) Guaranteed 2-Hit KO After Sitrus Berry Recovery |
100 HP｜90 Sp. DefDefensive EV Investment: 244 HP, 252 Sp. Def |
+1 Hydro Steam 146 ~ 174 (70.8 ~ 84.4%) Guaranteed 2-Hit KO After Leftovers Recovery |
 Damage Received by Walking Wake |
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135 Sp. AtkOffensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk |
Moonblast 210 ~ 248 (120.6 ~ 142.5%) Guaranteed OHKO |
124 Sp. AtkOffensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk |
Freeze-Dry 268 ~ 324 (154 ~ 186.2%) Guaranteed OHKO |
Game8's Competitive Damage Calculator
Stellar Tera Moveset & Best Build
| Nature | Timid (+Spe, -Atk) |
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| EV Spread | 252 Sp. Atk / 4 Sp. Def / 252 Spe |
| Final Stat Values | 174 HP / 111 Def / 177 Sp. Atk / 104 Sp. Def / 177 Spe |
| Ability | Protosynthesis |
| Tera Type |
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| Held Item | Life Orb |
| Moveset | ・
Hydro Steam
・ Draco Meteor ・ Flamethrower ・ Flip Turn |
Summary
| Amazing offensive coverage with just three moves. Only two weaknesses, which helps when Terastallized. Can also operate outside of weather teams. |
Ability and Held Item
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| Ability | Held Item | |
| Protosynthesis |
 Life Orb
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Walking Wake's only ability is Protosynthesis. For this build, it will boost Walking Wake's Sp. Atk by 30% while it is under the Sun.
The item chosen for this build is a Life Orb. This gives Walking Wake a 30% damage boost to its attacks at the cost of 10% of its max health.
Life Orb vs. Booster Energy
The reason why Life Orb is used over Booster Energy is because Walking Wake prefers to be on weather-reliant teams and it will get a Protosynthesis boost once the Sun is set up anyways.
Also, Booster Energy is better suited on other Paradox Pokemon like Flutter Mane or Quark Drive Pokemon that won't have Electric Terrain active.
Moves Breakdown
| Hydro Steam | Draco Meteor |
| Flamethrower | Agility |
Hydro Steam is its signature Water-type STAB move that has its damage boosted by 50% while the weather is either Raining or Sunny.
Draco Meteor is its strongest Dragon-type STAB move that does massive damage and can easily get a quick OHKO, although it reduces Walking Wake's Sp. Atk by two stages whenever used.
Flamethrower is its main coverage move that, when combined with its STAB moves, only Azumarill and Prmarina are able to resist.
Flip Turn lets Walking Wake switch out to one of its allies while doing decent damage in the process. Do note that this will use up Hydro Steam's Stellar boost if used after Terastallization.
Best Tera Type: Stellar
| Stellar Tera Type Matchup | ||
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| Weak to: | ||
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| Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) |
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| Resists: | (0.5x) |
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Stellar is the best Tera Type for this build because it lets Walking Wake boost the damage of all of its moves without having to commit to a single Tera Type.
Note that while it's a Stellar Type, it will keep the defensive properties of its Water/Dragon typing.
EV Spread and Nature
A full 252 EVs are placed in Walking Wake's Sp. Atk and Speed to make it hit as hard and fast as possible. The extra 4 EVs are put into its Sp. Def to help round out its bulk.
A Timid nature is preferred to help Walking Wake outspeed as many Pokemon as possible. Do note that even with a Timid nature, it will still get a Sp. Atk boost from Protosynthesis due to how the tiebreaker rules work.
Alternatively, if you wish for Walking Wake to get a 50% Speed boost instead of a Sp. Atk boost from Protosynthesis, only put 244 EVs into Sp. Atk and put the extra 8 EVs into Sp. Def so that its Sp. Atk is one point lower than its Speed stat.
Other Viable Moves
| Surf | A slightly stronger Water-type move if Walking Wake is used when Rain or Sun isn't active. |
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| Dragon Pulse | Does less damage than Draco Meteor, but doesn't reduce its Sp. Atk when used. |
| Aqua Jet | A +1 priority move that lets Walking Wake knockout any low-health opponents. |
| Agility | Gives Walking Wake a way to boost its Speed if it's not using a Modest nature or a modified EV spread. |
Doubles Movesets for Walking Wake
| Build Name | Recommendation |
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| Sun Team Walking Wake | ★★★★ |
Sun Team Walking Wake Moveset & Best Build
| Nature | Timid (+Spe, -Atk) |
|---|---|
| EV Spread | 248 Sp. Atk / 8 Sp. Def / 252 Spe |
| Final Stat Values | 174 HP / 111 Def / 176 Sp. Atk / 104 Sp. Def / 177 Spe |
| Ability | Protosynthesis |
| Tera Type |
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| Held Item | Booster Energy |
| Moveset | ・
Hydro Steam
・ Draco Meteor ・ Flamethrower ・ Protect |
Summary
| Great in Rain or Sun teams.Effective options in its movepool.Powerful signature move in Hydro Steam. |
Ability and Held Item
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| Ability | Held Item | |
| Protosynthesis |
Booster Energy
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As with all Past Paradox Pokemon, Walking Wake has Protosynthesis. But even without ways to trigger it, it is still an effective Pokemon on its own. Booster Energy with the EV Spread shown above will give Walking Wake a Speed boost.
However, if Walking Wake is used on a Sun team, consider using a different item instead.
Moves Breakdown
| Hydro Steam | Draco Meteor |
| Flamethrower | Protect |
Hydro Steam is Walking Wake's signature move. This gives it a powerful Water-type option that it can use against Sun teams.
Draco Meteor is an auto-include because of Walking Wake's high Special Attack stat and Booster Energy boost.
Flamethrower gives Walking Wake an out against Grass-types and Steel-types.
Protect is great for stalling out turns of Trick Room or Tailwind. It is also good for scouting for information, learning what your opponents want to do, and baiting out Teras.
Best Tera Type: Water
| Water Tera Type Matchup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weak to: | ||
| (2x) |
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| Damaged Normally By: |
(1x) |
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| Resists: | (0.5x) |
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Water is the best Tera Type for this build, giving Walking Wake an offensive Tera, which allows it to take neutral from Fairy-type Attacks.
Best Water Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle
EV Spread and Nature
A full 252 EVs are put into Speed while 248 are put into Special Attack. This makes it so the final stat totals for Walking Wake's Special Attack and Speed are 176 and 177 respectively, ensuring that it gets a Speed boost from its Booster Energy.
The remaining 8 EVs are put into HP to give Walking Wake some extra hit points which may come in handy during battle.
Other Viable Moves
| Aqua Jet | Aqua Jet can help pick off Pokemon surviving off 1 HP from Focus Sash. |
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| Taunt | Taunt can stop opposing Pokemon from setting up. |
Key Damage Calculations
| Damage Dealt by Walking Wake |
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161 HP｜125 Sp. Def Defensive EV Investment: 4 HP |
+1 Hydro Steam 168 ~ 198 (104.3 ~ 122.9%) Guaranteed OHKO |
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115 HP｜53 Sp. Def Defensive EV Investment: 20 HP, 132 Sp. Def |
+1 Hydro Steam in Sun 230 ~ 272 (119.1 ~ 140.9%) Guaranteed OHKO |
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114 HP｜80 Sp. Def Defensive EV Investment: 236 HP, 116 Sp. Def |
+1 Flamethrower in Sun Tera Type:
306 ~ 360 (139.7~ 164.3%) Guaranteed OHKO |
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100 HP｜90 Sp. Def Defensive EV Investment: 244 HP, 252 Sp. Def |
+1 Hydro Steam in Sun 200 ~ 236 (97 ~ 114.5%) 81.3% Chance to OHKO |
| Damage Received by Walking Wake |
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135 Sp. Atk Offensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk |
Moonblast 162 ~ 192 (93.1 ~ 110.3%) 62.5% Chance to OHKO |
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135 Sp. Atk Offensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk |
Moonblast Tera Type:
48 ~ 57 (27.5 ~ 32.7%) Guaranteed 4-Hit KO |
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124 Sp. Atk Offensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk |
Freeze-Dry 268 ~ 324 (154 ~ 186.2%) Guaranteed OHKO |
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124 Sp. Atk Offensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk |
Freeze-Dry Tera Type:
33 ~ 40 (18.9 ~ 22.9%) Possible 5-Hit KO |
Game8's Competitive Damage Calculator
How to Use Walking Wake Effectively
Use It Offensively
With several ways to boost Walking Wake's damage output, such as Sun, Booster Energy, and Sun-boosted Hydro Steam, Walking Wake is sure to be an offensive presence that opponents should watch out for.
Protect it From Super-Effective Attacks
Walking Wake's counters are fairly common, so make sure that it does not go one-on-one with either of them. Flutter Mane and Iron Bundle both outspeed Walking Wake and are sure to give it a difficult time.
How to Build a Team with Walking Wake
Use Walking Wake in Weather teams. One of the best things about Walking Wake is its ability to slot into Sun or Rain teams and be useful in both.
Sample Singles Rain Team
| Rain Setter | Special Attacker | Physical Attacker |
|---|---|---|
 Pelipper
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Walking Wake
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 Iron Hands
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Pelipper can enter the battle and then U-Turn out, making way for Walking Wake.
Alternatively, Walking Wake can be a lead and immediately use Agility for a sweep. Iron Hands is a good switch in to Electric-type moves for Pelipper, however, it cannot switch into Fairy-type moves for Walking Wake.
Sample Doubles Team
| Physical Attacker | Physical Attacker |
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 Gouging Fire
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 Groudon
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| Special Attacker | Physical Attacker |
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Walking Wake
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 Chien-Pao
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Gouging Fire is a great partner for Groudon in Regulation I, as it is able to enjoy the benefits of Sun from its Drought Ability which can automatically trigger its Protosynthesis.
Walking Wake is a valuable Pokemon for matchups against Rain, as well as Rock and Ground-types.
Chien-Pao can help increase Gouging Fire's damage output with its Sword of Ruin Ability.
Counters for Walking Wake
Use Super-Effective Moves
While Walking Wake sits at a comfortable 109 Base Speed, it is still outsped by other offensive threats. Pokemon like Iron Bundle and Flutter Mane would force it to Terastallize or risk getting KOd.
Best Pokemon to Use
| Pokemon | Description |
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Iron Bundle
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Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can easily outspeed Walking Wake. ・Can hit it with a x4 super-effective Freeze-Dry. ▶️Iron Bundle Best Movesets |
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Flutter Mane
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Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can easily outspeed Walking Wake. ・Can hit it with super-effective Fairy-type Moves. ▶️Flutter Mane Best Movesets |
 Azumarill
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Ranking: ★★★★
・Azumarill can tank Walking Wake's offense. ・Can hit it with a super-effective Play Rough. ▶️Azumarill Best Movesets |
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