Move

Whirlpool

Water-type special move, introduced in Generation 2.

  • Power: 35
  • Accuracy: 85%
  • PP: 15
  • Machine: TM208

148 Pokémon can learn Whirlpool in its most recent game: 23 by levelling up and 145 from a TM. Some learn it more than one way.

What does Whirlpool do?

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.

Which Pokémon learn Whirlpool by levelling up? (23)

Which Pokémon learn Whirlpool from a TM? (145)

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