Whirlpool (Pokémon Move)
Whirlpool Effect
Effect
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. If the target is in the first turn of dive, this move will hit with double power.
Whirlpool Move Data
Type | Water |
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Category | Special |
Introduced in | Generation 2 |
Power Points (PP) | 15 |
Base Power | 35 |
Accuracy | 85 |
Speed Priority | 0 |
Ailment | Trap |
Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
Ruby Sapphire | Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns. |
Emerald | Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns. |
FireRed LeafGreen | The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns. |
Diamond Pearl | The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. |
Platinum | The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. |
Black White | Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Black 2 White 2 | Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
X Y | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Sun Moon | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Sword Shield | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Pokémon that Learn Whirlpool by Leveling Up
No. | Img. | Name | Type | Egg Group | Level |
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#145 | ![]() | Shellder | Water | Water 3 | 16 |
#146 | ![]() | Cloyster | WaterIce | Water 3 | 1 |
#211 | ![]() | Gyarados | WaterFlying | Water 2Dragon | 4 |
#188 | ![]() | Kingdra | WaterDragon | Water 1Dragon | 1 |
#355 | ![]() | Mudkip | Water | MonsterWater 1 | 33 |
#431 | ![]() | Wailmer | Water | FieldWater 2 | 27 |
#432 | ![]() | Wailord | Water | FieldWater 2 | 27 |
#487 | ![]() | Clamperl | Water | Water 1 | 1 |
#488 | ![]() | Huntail | Water | Water 1 | 1 |
#489 | ![]() | Gorebyss | Water | Water 1 | 1 |
#524 | ![]() | Piplup | Water | Water 1Field | 32 |
#525 | ![]() | Prinplup | Water | Water 1Field | 37 |
#526 | ![]() | Empoleon | WaterSteel | Water 1Field | 39 |
#549 | ![]() | Buizel | Water | Water 1Field | 31 |
#550 | ![]() | Floatzel | Water | Water 1Field | 35 |
#582 | ![]() | Finneon | Water | Water 2 | 38 |
#583 | ![]() | Lumineon | Water | Water 2 | 42 |
#603 | ![]() | Phione | Water | Water 1Fairy | 39 |
#604 | ![]() | Manaphy | Water | Water 1Fairy | 39 |
#714 | ![]() | Frillish | WaterGhost | Amorphous | 36 |
#715 | ![]() | Jellicent | WaterGhost | Amorphous | 36 |
#716 | ![]() | Alomomola | Water | Water 1Water 2 | 49 |
#957 | ![]() | Dhelmise | GhostGrass | Mineral | 32 |
#965 | ![]() | Tapu Fini | WaterFairy | No Eggs Discovered | 14 |
Pokémon that Learn Whirlpool by Breeding
No. | Img. | Name | Type | Egg Group |
---|---|---|---|---|
#213 | ![]() | Lapras | WaterIce | MonsterWater 1 |
#228 | ![]() | Omanyte | RockWater | Water 1Water 3 |
#266 | ![]() | Chinchou | WaterElectric | Water 2 |
#355 | ![]() | Mudkip | Water | MonsterWater 1 |
#452 | ![]() | Barboach | WaterGround | Water 2 |
#666 | ![]() | Basculin Red Striped | Water | Water 2 |
#686 | ![]() | Tirtouga | WaterRock | Water 1Water 3 |
#901 | ![]() | Wishiwashi Solo | Water | Water 2 |
#667 | ![]() | Basculin Blue Striped | Water | Water 2 |
#902 | ![]() | Wishiwashi School | Water | Water 2 |
Pokémon that Learn Whirlpool by Machine
Available
Red Blue | No |
Yellow | No |
Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
Emerald | Yes |
FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
Diamond Pearl | Yes |
Platinum | Yes |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
Black White | Yes |
Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
X Y | Yes |
Sun Moon | Yes |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
Sword Shield | Yes |