Whirlpool
- Non-contact — Damaging moves that don’t make contact (status moves excluded). The attacker takes no damage from Rough Skin, Iron Barbs or Rocky Helmet.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Gives the target the Bound status. This move’s power is doubled if the target has the Submerged status.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Water | Spec | 35 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 5–9 | Water | Spec | 35 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 2–4 | Water | Spec | 15 | 70 | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Type
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FAQ
What type is Whirlpool?
Whirlpool is a Water-type Spec move.
What does Whirlpool do?
Gives the target the Bound status. This move’s power is doubled if the target has the Submerged status.
What are Whirlpool's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 35, accuracy 85, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Whirlpool?
101 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath.