Move profile
Whirlpool Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation II
Power
35
Accuracy
85
PP
15
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Special
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Effect
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation II.
Category
Damage Ailment
Ailment
Trap (100%)
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Whirlpool
Whirlpool learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 188 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 5 species in sample
Machine availability
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188 Pokémon can learn Whirlpool in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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