Whirlpool (move): Difference between revisions

power={{tt|35|15 in Generation II to IV}} |

accuracy={{tt|85|70 in Generation II to IV}} |

===Generation II===

====In battle====

Whirlpool inflicts 1/16 of the target's maximum HP as damage for two to five turns upon use, in addition to the damage dealt when it is used. The quote "<Pokémon> was trapped!" will appear. It also traps the target, preventing switching and [[escape]]. If a trapped Pokémon uses {{m|Rapid Spin}}, it will be freed.

====Outside of battle====

Whirlpool clears whirlpools in the field while {{m|Surf|surfing}}.

===Generation III===

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 {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smoke Ball}}. However, these do not allow the player to switch the Pokémon out. The text also changes to "<Pokémon> was trapped in the vortex!".  Its base [[Power]] is doubled if it is targeted at a Pokémon using {{m|Dive}}.

===Generation IV===

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

====Outside of battle====

Returned to HM status in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Whirlpool allows the user to cross whirlpools on the field, instead of clearing them away as it did in [[Generation II]]. The reason for this is unknown, but presumably, it could be to differentiate it from {{m|Rock Smash}} in terms of field effects.

===Generation V===

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

===Generation VI===

The end turn damage of Whirlpool is increased from 1/16 to 1/8 of the target's maximum HP. If the user is holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Binding Band}}, the end turn damage of Whirlpool will increase to 1/6 of the target's maximum HP.