Whirlwind is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | -6 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | -6 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Blows away the foe & ends battle. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Black / White | The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Black 2 / White 2 | The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. |
| Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
TM / HM
| Red / Green · Blue · Red / Blue · Yellow | TM04 |
|---|---|
| Legends: Z-A | TM94 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
By TM / HM (3)
By breeding (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)