Whirlpool
Water
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from leaving battle and deals ¹⁄₁₆ its max
HP
in damage for 2-5 turns.
in damage for 2-5 turns.Detailed Effect
Whirlpool deals damage and traps the target Pokémon, preventing them from switching out or fleeing for 4-5 turns.
Whirlpool deals ⅛ of the target's maximum HP
in damage at the end of every turn.
The damage of Whirlpool is doubled while holding a Binding Band
.
Whirlpool deals ⅛ of the target's maximum HP
in damage at the end of every turn.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 Gen 2 and Whirlpool can be used outside of battle to cross whirlpools.
Description
GS C | Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
RS E | Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns. |
FRLG | The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns. |
DP HGSS | The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. |
PL | Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. |
COL B2W2 | Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
XY ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE SWSH | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Meta Information
| Move Target |  Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected. | ||||
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Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
HM06
HM06
HM05
TM36
Contest Information
Contest
| Contest Condition | Beauty |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Flavor | Dry |
Contest Effect
| Effect | Prevents the Applause Meter from rising for the rest of the turn. |
|---|---|
| Description | Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited. |
| Jam | - |
| Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
| Description | Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs. |
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| Appeal | - |