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Walking Wake (JP) is a Water/Dragon-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It debuted in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It is an ancient Paradox Pokémon with a strong resemblence to Suicune.
It was revealed alongside Iron Leaves during the Pokémon Presents that aired on February 27th, 2023, and debuted that same day in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Version 1.2.0 update.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Walking Wake is a large, bipedal, theropod dinosaur Pokémon with white, diamond-shaped markings. It has a long, white snout with one horn underneath the chin. The horizontal eyes are red, with yellow sclerae with red skin surrounding them. Its face and underside are also white as well. It has a thick, large purple mane covering its arms and back. The mane resembles the aurora borealis with six tips of spiky hair being red and orange. It has two small light blue forelimbs, with three white-clawed digits each, and one diamond marking. Walking Wake has two powerful light blue hind legs with six feathers, and three white claws each. It has a large, hexagonal, cerulean blue crest on its forehead with two bent prongs on either side of the base. It has a blue horn between the snout and crest. It has two long, white tails with seven small spikes each. The tails also have eight blue spikes marking on the tops of two tails each.
Walking Wake resembles a sketch made by a member of the Area Zero Expedition in the Scarlet Book. It bears a uniquely shaped set of horns on its forehead. It also supports its weight with just its hind legs and walks bipedally. It has an ability which enables it to be able to walk on water. According to an illustration in the Occulture, Walking Wake is believed to be a super-ancient Suicune from the past.
According to AI Sada, Walking Wake is an ancient Pokémon related to Suicune. However, according to a Sada brought to the Crystal Pool by Terapagos, Walking Wake is a counterpart of Suicune from another timeline. Its true origin is unknown. Walking Wake were brought to the depths of Area Zero by a time machine built by Professor Sada ten years ago.
Walking Wake is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Hydro Steam.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
In the anime[]
Origin & Inspiration[]
Walking Wake is based on Suicune, and possibly a theropod dinosaur. It's bipedal reptilian appearance and ability to walk on water seems to have derived from the basilisk lizard.
Walking Wake is literally walking wake. The word wake refers to movements of water created when something moves through it.
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | This ferocious creature is shrouded in mystery. It’s named after an aquatic monster mentioned in an old expedition journal. |
| Pokémon Violet | It resembles an illustration published in a paranormal magazine, said to be a depiction of a super-ancient Suicune. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | |
| Pokémon Violet | |
Base Stats[]
| HP | 99 |
| Attack | 83 |
| Defense | 91 |
| Sp. Attack | 125 |
| Sp. Defense | 83 |
| Speed | 109 |
| Total | 590 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Renders[]
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Trivia[]
- Before the official reveal of Walking Wake, a sketch of an imaginary Pokémon similar to it appeared in the Scarlet Book in Pokémon Scarlet as an amalgam of the Legendary beasts (Raikou, Entei, and Suicune).
- Pecharunt, Walking Wake, and Iron Leaves are the only Pokémon that can be registered but are not required for the completion of the Blueberry Pokédex.
See also[]
| Paradox Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Ancient Paradox Pokémon | Great Tusk • Scream Tail • Brute Bonnet • Flutter Mane • Slither Wing • Sandy Shocks • Roaring Moon • Walking Wake • Gouging Fire • Raging Bolt |
| Future Paradox Pokémon | Iron Treads • Iron Bundle • Iron Hands • Iron Jugulis • Iron Moth • Iron Thorns • Iron Valiant • Iron Leaves • Iron Boulder • Iron Crown |