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Whirlpool in Pokémon X & Y

Water-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

Move text

The user traps the target 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.

Zigzagoon

#12

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Linoone

#13

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bibarel

#39

NormalWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Azurill

#41

NormalFairy
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Marill

#42

WaterFairy
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Azumarill

#43

WaterFairy
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Corphish

#51

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Crawdaunt

#52

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Goldeen

#53

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seaking

#54

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Carvanha

#55

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sharpedo

#56

WaterDark
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Psyduck

#59

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Golduck

#60

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Poliwag

#60

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Poliwhirl

#61

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Poliwrath

#62

WaterFighting
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tentacool

#72

WaterPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tentacruel

#73

WaterPoison
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowpoke

#79

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Slowbro

#80

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seel

#86

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Squirtle

#86

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dewgong

#87

WaterIce
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wartortle

#87

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise

#88

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Blastoise Mega

#88

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
Shellder — level up

Krabby

#98

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kingler

#99

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lickitung

#108

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Sentret

#109

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Furret

#110

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rhydon

#112

GroundRock
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kangaskhan

#115

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kangaskhan Mega

#115

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Horsea

#116

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Seadra

#117

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Staryu

#120

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Starmie

#121

WaterPsychic
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Smeargle

#124

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Tauros

#128

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Lapras

#131

WaterIce
Egg

Vaporeon

#134

Water
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Munchlax

#138

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
Egg

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Omanyte — breeding

Snorlax

#139

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kabuto

#140

RockWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Kabutops

#141

RockWater
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Exploud

#142

Normal
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dratini

#147

Dragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragonair

#148

Dragon
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragonite

#149

DragonFlying
Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

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MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Aqua Jet

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Water

-

401002044
Aqua Ring

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

Water

-

--2052
Aqua Tail

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

Water

-

909010134
Brine

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water

-

651001092
Bubble

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

Water

-

401003051
Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.

Water

-

651002057
Clamp

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

Water

-

3585158
Crabhammer

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

Water

-

10090107
Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Water

-

8010010121
Hydro Cannon

The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Water

-

1509058
Hydro Pump

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

Water

-

11080597
Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water

-

90851042
Octazooka

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

Water

-

6585106
Rain Dance

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

Water--5557
Razor Shell

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

Water

-

75951010
Scald

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

Water8010015123
Soak

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

Water

-

-1002023
Steam Eruption

The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Water

-

1109552
Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015183
Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water

-

401002586
Water Pledge

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

Water

-

801001020
Water Pulse

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

Water

-

6010020249
Water Shuriken

The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.

Water

-

15100203
Water Sport

The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.

Water

-

--1565
Water Spout

The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.

Water

-

150100512
Waterfall

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

Water8010015111
Withdraw

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

Water

-

--4021