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 damage at the end of every turn.
- In Gen 2 and Whirlpool can be used outside of battle to cross whirlpools.
Description
C
GS
Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
E
RS
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
PL
The user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.
HGSS
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
B2W2
BW
Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Additional 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.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Trap
Traps a Pokémon, preventing it from fleeing.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
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. |
|---|---|
Appeal | - |