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Whirlpool in Pokémon Black & White

Water-type special move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

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

Move 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

Nidoqueen

#31

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

Nidoking

#34

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

Psyduck

#54

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

Golduck

#55

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

Basculin Blue Striped

#56

Water
Egg

Basculin Red Striped

#56

Water
Egg

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

Tirtouga

#70

WaterRock
Egg

Carracosta

#71

WaterRock
Prior evolution: egg

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

Seel

#86

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

Dewgong

#87

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

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Prior evolution: level-up

Krabby

#98

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

Kingler

#99

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

Lickitung

#108

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

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

Staryu

#120

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

Starmie

#121

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

Tauros

#128

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

Gyarados

#130

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

Lapras

#131

WaterIce
Egg

Vaporeon

#134

Water
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

Chinchou

#170

WaterElectric
Egg

Lanturn

#171

WaterElectric
Prior evolution: egg

Marill

#183

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

Azumarill

#184

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

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

Sneasel

#215

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

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Aqua Jet

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

Water

-

401002035
Aqua Ring

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

Water

-

--2050
Aqua Tail

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

Water

-

909010116
Brine

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

Water

-

651001085
Bubble

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

Water

-

201003036
Bubble Beam

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

Water

-

651002053
Clamp

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

Water

-

3585155
Crabhammer

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

Water

-

9090104
Dive

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.

Water8010010106
Hydro Cannon

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

Water

-

1509055
Hydro Pump

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

Water

-

12080587
Muddy Water

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

Water

-

95851035
Octazooka

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

Water

-

6585105
Rain Dance

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

Water--5473
Razor Shell

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

Water

-

7595105
Scald

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

Water8010015109
Soak

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

Water

-

-1002017
Surf

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

Water9510015151
Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water

-

401002577
Water Pledge

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

Water

-

501001015
Water Pulse

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

Water

-

6010020209
Water Sport

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

Water

-

--1555
Water Spout

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

Water

-

150100510
Waterfall

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

Water801001599
Withdraw

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

Water

-

--4017