Whirlpool
Base Power
15
Accuracy
70
Move Type

Move Class
Special
PP
15 (max. 24)
Target
One Target
Priority
Normal
Other Conditions
O
Activates King's RockO
Acc.% Lowered by BrightPowderX
Affected by SnatchX
Affected by Magic CoatO
Stopped by Protect or DetectX
Is a Direct AttackEffect
Prevents the target from switching or escaping for 2 to 5 turns, and does damage to the target between turns while affected. Hits Pokemon that are using Dive for 2x damage.
In-game Text
The user traps the
foe inside a fast,
vicious whirlpool that
lasts for two to five
turns.
Similar Moves
| Moves with the same effect | ||||
| Name | Type | Pow. | Acc. | Class |
| There are no other moves with the exact same effect as Whirlpool | ||||
| Pokemon that can learn Whirlpool | |||
| Barboach | ![]() ![]() |
Egg Move | |
| Buizel | ![]() |
Lv. 36 | |
| Chinchou | ![]() ![]() |
Egg Move | |
| Clamperl | ![]() |
Lv. 1 | |
| Empoleon | ![]() ![]() |
Lv. 39 | |
| Finneon | ![]() |
Lv. 38 | |
| Floatzel | ![]() |
Lv. 39 | |
| Gorebyss | ![]() |
Lv. 1 | |
| Huntail | ![]() |
Lv. 1 | |
| Lumineon | ![]() |
Lv. 42 | |
| Mudkip | ![]() |
Lv. 33 Egg Move |
|
| Piplup | ![]() |
Lv. 32 | |
| Prinplup | ![]() |
Lv. 37 | |
| Shellder | ![]() |
Lv. 37 | |
| Wailmer | ![]() |
Lv. 14 | |
| Wailord | ![]() |
Lv. 14 | |


