Whirlpool
Effect Summary
Detailed Effect
Whirlpool deals ⅛ of the target's maximum HP
The damage of Whirlpool is doubled while holding a Binding Band
- In Gen 2 Whirlpool is not affected by King's Rock
- In Gen 2-4 Whirlpool has 15 power, 70% accuracy
and the effect lasts for 2-5 turns (extended to 5 turns while holing Grip Claw.
- In Gen 2-5 Whirlpool deals ¹⁄₁₆ of the target's maximum HP
in damage at the end of every turn. - In Gen 2 and HGSSWhirlpool can be used outside of battle to cross whirlpools.
Description
Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.
The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Additional Information
Move Target
Affects a selected adjacent target.
Effect Type
Deals damage.
Traps a Pokémon, preventing it from fleeing.
Interactions2
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Effect
Prevents the Applause Meter from rising for the rest of the turn.
Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited.
Super Contest
Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.