Whirlpool
Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. If the target is in the first turn of dive, this move will hit with double power.
SpecialPower: 35
Accuracy: 85%
PP: 15 (max 24)
Priority: 0
Target: Selected Pokemon
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Move FAQ
What does Whirlpool do?
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
What type and category is Whirlpool?
Water type, Special category.
What are Whirlpool's power, accuracy, and PP?
Power 35, accuracy 85%, PP 15.
What priority and target does Whirlpool have?
Priority 0, target Selected Pokemon.
How many Pokémon learn Whirlpool?
188 Pokémon can learn this move, including Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath.