Whirlpool in Pokémon X & Y
Water-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

SpecialMove text
The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Move details
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![]() Zigzagoon #12 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Linoone #13 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Bibarel #39 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Azurill #41 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Marill #42 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Azumarill #43 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Gyarados #50 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Gyarados Mega #50 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Corphish #51 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Crawdaunt #52 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Goldeen #53 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Seaking #54 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Carvanha #55 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Sharpedo #56 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Psyduck #59 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Golduck #60 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Poliwag #60 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Poliwhirl #61 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Poliwrath #62 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Tentacool #72 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Tentacruel #73 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Slowpoke #79 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Slowbro #80 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Seel #86 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Squirtle #86 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dewgong #87 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Wartortle #87 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Blastoise #88 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Blastoise Mega #88 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Cloyster #91 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Cloyster #91 | ![]() ![]() | Shellder — level up |
![]() Krabby #98 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Kingler #99 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Lickitung #108 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Sentret #109 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Furret #110 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Rhydon #112 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Kangaskhan #115 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Kangaskhan Mega #115 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Horsea #116 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Seadra #117 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Staryu #120 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Starmie #121 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Smeargle #124 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
![]() Tauros #128 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Lapras #131 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Vaporeon #134 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Munchlax #138 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Omanyte #138 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Omastar #139 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Omastar #139 | ![]() ![]() | Omanyte — breeding |
![]() Snorlax #139 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Kabuto #140 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Kabutops #141 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Exploud #142 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dratini #147 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dragonair #148 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dragonite #149 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 44 |
| Aqua Ring The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 52 |
| Aqua Tail The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 90 | 10 | 134 |
| Brine If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 10 | 92 |
| Bubble A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 51 |
| Bubble Beam A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 57 |
| Clamp The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 35 | 85 | 15 | 8 |
| Crabhammer The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 90 | 10 | 7 |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 121 |
| Hydro Cannon The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 8 |
| Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 110 | 80 | 5 | 97 |
| Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 85 | 10 | 42 |
| Octazooka The user attacks by spraying ink in the target’s face or eyes. This may also lower the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 85 | 10 | 6 |
| Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 | 557 | |
| Razor Shell The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 75 | 95 | 10 | 10 |
| Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | 123 | |
| Soak The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 20 | 23 |
| Steam Eruption The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 110 | 95 | 5 | 2 |
| Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 | 183 | |
| Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 25 | 86 |
| Water Pledge A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 20 |
| Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 249 |
| Water Shuriken The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 15 | 100 | 20 | 3 |
| Water Sport The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 15 | 65 |
| Water Spout The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 150 | 100 | 5 | 12 |
| Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 | 111 | |
| Withdraw The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 40 | 21 |























































































































