Whirlpool
Water-type special move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Flavor
SpecialThe user traps the foe inside a fast, vicious whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
 Clamperl #366 | | Start |
 Huntail #367 | | Start |
 Gorebyss #368 | | Start |
 Wailmer #320 | | 14 |
 Wailord #321 | | 14 |
 Piplup #7 | | 32 |
 Mudkip #258 | | 33 |
 Buizel #56 | | 36 |
 Prinplup #8 | | 37 |
 Shellder #90 | | 37 |
 Finneon #134 | | 38 |
 Empoleon #9 |  | 39 |
 Floatzel #57 | | 39 |
 Manaphy #151 | | 39 |
 Phione #489 | | 39 |
 Lumineon #135 | | 42 |
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
 Barboach #80 |  | Egg |
 Lapras #131 |  | Egg |
 Chinchou #170 |  | Egg |
Mudkip #258 | | Egg |
SpecialWhirlpool
Water-type move
Move #
250
Introduced
Generation II
Power
15
Accuracy
70
PP
15
Priority
0
Machine
-
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | |  Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 11 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| Aqua Ring | |  Status | - | - | - | 20 | 23 | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn. |
| Aqua Tail | | Physical | - | 90 | 90 | 10 | 26 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Brine | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | 67 | If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | |
| Bubble | | Special | - | 20 | 100 | 30 | 25 | A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Bubble Beam | | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 34 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Clamp | | Physical | - | 35 | 75 | 10 | 2 | The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns. |
| Crabhammer | | Physical | - | 100 | 85 | 10 | 4 | The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Dive | | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 9 | A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn. |
| Hydro Cannon | | Special | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 4 | The foe is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however. |
| Hydro Pump | | Special | - | 120 | 80 | 5 | 48 | The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| Muddy Water | | Special | - | 95 | 85 | 10 | 7 | The user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe’s accuracy. |
| Octazooka | | Special | - | 65 | 85 | 10 | 3 | The user attacks by spraying ink in the foe’s face or eyes. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | 363 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | |
| Surf | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 123 | It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. | |
| Water Gun | | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 25 | 60 | The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| Water Pulse | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 193 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. | |
| Water Sport | | Status | - | - | - | 15 | 30 | The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle. |
| Water Spout | | Special | - | 150 | 100 | 5 | 3 | The user spouts water to damage the foe. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful it becomes. |
| Waterfall | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 87 | The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. | |
| Withdraw | | Status | - | - | - | 40 | 13 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |
