Whirlpool is a Water-type move introduced in Generation 2.
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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 2 | Water | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Water | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Water | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | +0 |
In-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 · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | 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. |
TM / HM
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | HM06 |
|---|---|
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | HM05 |
| Sword / Shield | TM36 |
| Scarlet / Violet · Scarlet: The Indigo Disk / Violet: The Indigo Disk | TM208 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM70 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By TM / HM (6)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)