Whirlpool (move): Difference between revisions

The effects of Whirlpool are the same as in Generation II, but if a [[wild Pokémon]] uses Whirlpool on the player's Pokémon, the player may [[escape]] if the affected Pokémon has {{a|Run Away}} or is holding a [[In-battle effect item#Smoke Ball|Smoke Ball]]. However, these do not allow the player to switch the Pokémon out.

In Generation IV, if the user of Whirlpool is holding a [[In-battle effect item#Grip Claw|Grip Claw]], the duration will always be 5 turns. Also, if an affected Pokémon is holding a [[In-battle effect item#Shed Shell|Shed Shell]], it can switch out.

Whirlpool's Power and Accuracy were increased to 35 and 85, and now lasts for four to five turns. In addition, if the user of Whirlpool is holding a [[In-battle effect item#Binding Band|Binding Band]], it inflicts 1/8 of the target's maximum HP instead of 1/16 when the target is trapped.

Whirlpool has a 10% chance of inflicting the Constriction [[status condition]] on an opponent. The damage done by Whirlpool is doubled if the target is under the Diving status condition.