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Whirlpool

WaterSpecial

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.

Move data

Power

35

Accuracy

85%

PP

15

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 2

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

HM06HM05TM36TM208TM070

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
  • 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.

Learned by (101)

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