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Whirlpool

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Whirlpool

Water-type special move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

35

Accuracy

85

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Squirtle

#7

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Wartortle

#8

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Blastoise

#9

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Psyduck

#28

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Golduck

#29

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Azurill

#30

Normal
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Marill

#31

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Azumarill

#32

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Poliwag

#60

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Poliwhirl

#61

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Poliwrath

#62

WaterFighting
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Tentacool

#72

WaterPoison
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Tentacruel

#73

WaterPoison
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Slowpoke

#79

WaterPsychic
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Slowbro

#80

WaterPsychic
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Prior evolution: level-up

Vaporeon

#92

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Krabby

#98

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Kingler

#99

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Basculin Blue Striped

#104

Water
Egg

Basculin Red Striped

#104

Water
Egg

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Horsea

#116

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Seadra

#117

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Goldeen

#118

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Seaking

#119

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Tirtouga

#126

WaterRock
Egg

Carracosta

#127

WaterRock
Prior evolution: egg

Tauros

#128

Normal
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Gyarados

#130

WaterFlying
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
Egg

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Prior evolution: egg

Kabuto

#140

RockWater
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Kabutops

#141

RockWater
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Snorlax

#143

Normal
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Dratini

#147

Dragon
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Mew

#151

Psychic
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Totodile

#158

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Croconaw

#159

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Feraligatr

#160

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Sentret

#161

Normal
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Furret

#162

Normal
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Aggron

#168

SteelRock
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
Egg

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
Prior evolution: egg

Politoed

#186

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Wooper

#194

WaterGround
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Quagsire

#195

WaterGround
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Slowking

#199

WaterPsychic
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Qwilfish

#211

WaterPoison
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Pelipper

#213

WaterFlying
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Kingdra

#230

WaterDragon
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Mantyke

#233

WaterFlying
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Mantine

#234

WaterFlying
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Remoraid

#235

Water
Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Aqua JetWaterPhysical

-

401002036

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Aqua RingWaterStatus

-

--2050

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.

Aqua TailWaterPhysical

-

909010117

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BrineWaterSpecial

-

651001085

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

BubbleWaterSpecial

-

201003036

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial

-

651002054

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

ClampWaterPhysical

-

3585155

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

CrabhammerWaterPhysical

-

9090104

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

DiveWaterPhysical8010010106

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Hydro CannonWaterSpecial

-

1509055

The target is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.

Hydro PumpWaterSpecial

-

12080588

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Muddy WaterWaterSpecial

-

95851035

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ accuracy.

OctazookaWaterSpecial

-

6585105

The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Rain DanceWaterStatus--5478

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Razor ShellWaterPhysical

-

7595105

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

ScaldWaterSpecial8010015110

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

SoakWaterStatus

-

-1002017

The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.

SurfWaterSpecial9510015152

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water GunWaterSpecial

-

401002577

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water PledgeWaterSpecial

-

501001015

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Water PulseWaterSpecial

-

6010020209

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water SportWaterStatus

-

--1555

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

Water SpoutWaterSpecial

-

150100510

The user spouts water to damage the opposing team. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful it becomes.

WaterfallWaterPhysical801001599

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

WithdrawWaterStatus

-

--4017

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

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