Whirlpool (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
Type | Water |
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Category | Special |
Power | 35 |
Accuracy | 85 |
PP | 15 (max. 24) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 2 |
Machine/Record
Gold/Silver Crystal |
HM06 |
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HeartGold/SoulSilver | HM05 |
Sword/Shield | TM36 |
Scarlet/Violet | TM208 |
Effects
Whirlpool inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent in the vortex
, causing them to lose 1⁄8 of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
If the user holds a Grip Claw, the after-effects last for 7 turns. If a Binding Band is held, the damage is 1⁄6 of the target's maximum HP.
If the opponent is hidden underwater from using Dive, Whirlpool will hit with double power.
Changes
- In Generations 2-4, Whirlpool has 15 base power.
- In Generations 2-4, Whirlpool has 70% accuracy.
- In Generations 2-4, the after-effects of Whirlpool last for 2-5 turns instead of 4-5; holding Grip Claw they last for 5 turns.
- In Generations 2-5, the target loses only 1⁄16 of their maximum HP after each turn, or 1⁄8 if a Binding Band is held.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Waterium Z and uses its Z-Power, Whirlpool turns into Hydro Vortex and has base power 100.
Outside of battle
Whirlpool allows you to cross swirling maelstroms in your path. Only Generation 2 and Generation 4 have whirlpools that can be passed.
Move target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Whirlpool |
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Japanese | うずしお (Uzushio) |
German | Whirlpool |
French | Siphon |
Italian | Mulinello |
Spanish | Torbellino |
Korean | 바다회오리 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 潮旋 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 潮旋 |
Game descriptions
Gold/Silver Crystal |
Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
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Ruby/Sapphire 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 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 Black 2/White 2 |
Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Scarlet/Violet | The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Whirlpool at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0991 / Ice · Water
Level 14
Learnt by TM
#0073 / Water · Poison
#0160 / Water
#0847 / Water
Male
#0902 / Water · Ghost
#0991 / Ice · Water
#1009 / Water · Dragon