Whirlwind (move)
- Whirlwind redirects here. For the TFG starter set, see Whirlwind (TFG).
Whirlwind ふきとばし Blow Away | ||||||||||||||
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Whirlwind (Japanese: ふきとばし Blow Away) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It is TM04 in Generation I.
Effect
Generation I
If Whirlwind is successfully used in a wild Pokémon battle by either Pokémon, the battle will automatically end. In a Trainer battle, Whirlwind has no effect. Whirlwind has 85% accuracy and normal priority.
If the user's level is less than the target's level, there is a chance that Whirlwind will fail, between approximately 10% and 25%, depending on the levels of the two Pokémon. The chance of failure typically increases the higher the target's level is than the user's. Specifically, the chance of failure is the following.
Generation II
When in a Trainer battle, Whirlwind will now force the target to switch with a randomly chosen Pokémon from its Trainer's party. If there is no Pokémon for the target to switch with, Whirlwind will fail. Whirlwind's accuracy is increased to 100% and its priority is decreased to -1. If Whirlwind is used before the opponent can make its move, Whirlwind will fail. Whirlwind can now hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.
Whirlwind's chance to fail does not apply to Trainer battles. However, in Trainer battles, Whirlwind will always fail if used before the opponent has made its move. If the player uses Whirlwind against the Red Gyarados or to try escaping from the forced wild Pokémon encounters at Team Rocket HQ, the move will always fail.
Generations III and IV
Whirlwind now has a priority of -6.
Whirlwind will fail when used against Pokémon with the Ability Suction Cups or rooted by Ingrain. It no longer fails if it is not used last. It can no longer hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.
The chance of failure if the user's level is less than the target's is now calculated slightly differently. Specifically, for a random integer X between 0 and 255, Whirlwind fails if the following relation is true:
The chance of failure can be approximated by the following formula. However, this approximation may diverge moderately from the true probability for low user and target levels.
Generation V
In wild Pokémon battles, Whirlwind will now always fail if the user's level is less than the target's. In Trainer battles, Whirlwind will now succeed if it hits, regardless of either Pokémon's level.
Whirlwind is now reflected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce.
If a battle with wild Pokémon ever involves more than one Pokémon on each side of the battle, Whirlwind will fail if used by the player's Pokémon against a wild Pokémon, but if a wild Pokémon uses it against the player, it will force the target to switch with another Pokémon in the Trainer's party, regardless of the target's level.
Generation VI onwards
Whirlwind now bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly. Whirlwind can now hit a target even if it has used Protect, Detect, or Spiky Shield, but will fail if the target is protected by Crafty Shield.
Whirlwind can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining an extra three appeal points if any of the moves Spikes, Stealth Rock or Toxic Spikes was used in the prior turn.
If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Whirlwind, the user's Special Defense stat rises by one stage.
Whirlwind fails when used on a Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Level | ||||||||||
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I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | ||||||
012 | Butterfree |
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Bug | 26RGB 23Y |
23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 29SMUSUM 25PE |
20 | |||
016 | Pidgey |
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Flying | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17SMUSUM 21PE |
17BDSP | |||
017 | Pidgeotto |
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Flying | 21 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17SMUSUM 25PE |
17BDSP | |||
018 | Pidgeot |
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Flying | 21 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17SMUSUM 25PE |
17BDSP | |||
042 | Golbat |
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Flying | 1PE | ||||||||||
049 | Venomoth |
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Bug | 1BDSP | ||||||||||
249 | Lugia |
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No Eggs Discovered | 77 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
250 | Ho-Oh |
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No Eggs Discovered | 77 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
267 | Beautifly |
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Bug | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27XY 30ORAS |
30 | 30BDSP | |||||
269 | Dustox |
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Bug | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27XY 30ORAS |
30 | 30BDSP | |||||
275 | Shiftry |
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Field | Grass | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
284 | Masquerain |
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Water 1 | Bug | 53 | 54 | 54 | 1, 54XY 1, 48ORAS |
1, 48 | 1, 48BDSP | 1 | |||
296 | Makuhita |
Human-Like | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16BDSP | 16 | |||||
297 | Hariyama |
Human-Like | 22 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16BDSP | 16 | |||||
357 | Tropius |
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Monster | Grass | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27XY 21ORAS |
21 | 21BDSP | 21 | |||
396 | Starly |
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Flying | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21BDSP | 21 | |||||
397 | Staravia |
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Flying | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23BDSP | 23 | |||||
398 | Staraptor |
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Flying | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23BDSP | 23 | |||||
561 | Sigilyph |
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Flying | 14 | 14 | 14 | 25SwSh | |||||||
627 | Rufflet |
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Flying | 55 | 55 | 55 | 42SwSh | 42 | ||||||
628 | Braviary |
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Flying | 57 | 1, 57 | 1, 57 | 42SwSh | 42 | ||||||
628 | Braviary Hisuian Form |
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Flying | 42 | ||||||||||
629 | Vullaby |
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Flying | 55 | 55 | 55 | 36SwSh | |||||||
630 | Mandibuzz |
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Flying | 57 | 1, 57 | 1, 57 | 36SwSh | |||||||
637 | Volcarona |
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Bug | 40 | 40 | 40 | 1SwSh | 1 | ||||||
714 | Noibat |
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Flying | Dragon | 40 | 40 | 28SwSh | 28 | ||||||
715 | Noivern |
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Flying | Dragon | 40 | 40 | 28SwSh | 28 | ||||||
787 | Tapu Bulu |
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No Eggs Discovered | 1 | 25SwSh | |||||||||
962 | Bombirdier |
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Flying | 16 | ||||||||||
988 | Slither Wing |
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No Eggs Discovered | 77 | ||||||||||
992 | Iron Hands |
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No Eggs Discovered | 14 | ||||||||||
994 | Iron Moth |
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No Eggs Discovered | 1 | ||||||||||
100 | Ting-Lu |
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No Eggs Discovered | 25 | ||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
By TM
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Machine | ||||||||||
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I TM04 |
II -- |
III -- |
IV -- |
V -- |
VI -- |
VII -- |
VIII -- |
IX -- | ||||||
012 | Butterfree |
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Bug | ✔ | ||||||||||
016 | Pidgey |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
017 | Pidgeotto |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
018 | Pidgeot |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
021 | Spearow |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
022 | Fearow |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
041 | Zubat |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
042 | Golbat |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
049 | Venomoth |
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Bug | ✔ | ||||||||||
083 | Farfetch'd |
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Flying | Field | ✔ | |||||||||
084 | Doduo |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
085 | Dodrio |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
142 | Aerodactyl |
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Flying | ✔ | ||||||||||
144 | Articuno |
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No Eggs Discovered | ✔ | ||||||||||
145 | Zapdos |
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No Eggs Discovered | ✔ | ||||||||||
146 | Moltres |
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No Eggs Discovered | ✔ | ||||||||||
151 | Mew |
No Eggs Discovered | ✔ | |||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
By breeding
# | Pokémon | Types | Parent Egg Groups |
Egg Move | |||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | ||||||
021 | Spearow |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | |||||
041 | Zubat |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
142 | Aerodactyl |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
143 | Snorlax |
Monster | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | ||||||
163 | Hoothoot |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
193 | Yanma |
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Bug | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | |||
198 | Murkrow |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | ✔ | ||
227 | Skarmory |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
276 | Taillow |
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Flying | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | |||||
293 | Whismur |
Monster | Field | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
325 | Spoink |
Field | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | ✔ | ||||||
408 | Cranidos |
Monster | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | ||||||
446 | Munchlax |
Monster | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔BDSP | ||||||
449 | Hippopotas |
Field | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||
451 | Skorupi |
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Bug | Water 3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
878 | Cufant |
Field | Mineral | ✔SwSh | ✔ | ||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
By event
Generation II
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Obtained with | ||
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220 | Swinub |
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Field | New York City Pokémon Center | ||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. |
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, Whirlwind is a move with 27 PP and 100% accuracy. It targets enemy in the front, blowing them away 10 tiles away. If the enemy hits a wall, they take 5 HP of damage; if they hit another Pokémon, they both take that damage. A Pokémon that enters a tile they cannot walk on will be warped away. This move is affected by Taunt.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Whirlwind could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Whirlwind could be seen as a move used by Boss Pidgeotto and Pidgeot.
Pokémon Masters EX
Category | Move Gauge | MP | Base Power | Max Power | Accuracy | Target | Effect Tag | Description |
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Status | 3 | — | — | — | —% | An opponent | — | Forces the target to switch out. |
- Description prior to Version 2.10.0*: Forces the opponent's sync pair to switch out.
Description
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In the anime
Dragonite | Pidgeot | Beautifly | Dustox |
The user blows a large gust of wind at the opponent or an attack. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Butterfree | Butterfree flaps its wings and a strong gust is created from them. | ||
Ash's Butterfree | Clefairy and the Moon Stone | Debut | |
Ritchie's Happy | A Friend in Deed | None | |
Lisa's Butterfree | Spell of the Unown: Entei | None | |
Zander's Butterfree | Caterpie's Big Dilemma | None | |
Zubat | Zubat flaps its wings at a high speed and a strong gust of wind is created from them. | ||
Brock's Zubat | Clefairy and the Moon Stone | Japanese version only | |
Pidgeotto | Pidgeotto flaps its wings and a strong gust is created from them. | ||
Ash's Pidgeotto | Clefairy and the Moon Stone | None | |
Venomoth | Venomoth flaps its wings and a strong gust is released from them. | ||
Assunta's Venomoth | Friends to the End | None | |
Pidgeot | Pidgeot flaps its wings and a strong gust of wind is created from them. | ||
Falkner's Pidgeot | Fighting Flyer with Fire | None | |
Noctowl | Noctowl flaps its wings and a strong gust of wind is created from them. | ||
Ash's Noctowl | Carrying On! | None | |
Pidgey | Pidgey flaps its wings and a strong gust of wind is created from them. | ||
Malachi's Ken | Carrying On! | None | |
Skarmory | Skarmory flaps its wings and a gust of wind strong enough to stop attacks comes out of them. | ||
A wild Skarmory | Delibird's Dilemma | None | |
A wild Skarmory | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate | Skarmory cannot legally know Whirlwind in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team | |
Dragonite | Dragonite flaps its wings and a strong gust is created from them. | ||
Lance's Dragonite | Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution | Dragonite cannot legally learn Whirlwind | |
Clair's Dragonite | Great Bowls of Fire! | Dragonite cannot legally learn Whirlwind | |
Shiftry | Shiftry waves its hand and a huge gust of wind is released from it and blows the opponent away. | ||
A wild Shiftry | Jump for Joy! | Shiftry could not legally learn Whirlwind at the time | |
Dustox | Dustox flaps its wings and a strong gust is created from them. | ||
Jessie's Dustox | Watt's with Wattson? | None | |
Aerodactyl | Aerodactyl flaps its wings and a huge gust of wind is released to blow the opponent away. | ||
A wild Aerodactyl | Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl! | None | |
Hariyama | Hariyama waves both of its arms into the air and a powerful wind blows the opponent into the air; or, Hariyama swings one of its hands to the side and creates a wind that blows the opponent away. | ||
A wild Hariyama | Pikachu's Island Adventure | None | |
Staraptor | Staraptor flaps its wings and a strong gust is created from them. | ||
Professor Rowan's Staraptor | Following a Maiden's Voyage! | None | |
Beautifly | Beautifly flaps its wings at a high speed and creates a gust of wind from them. | ||
Aaron's Beautifly | A Trainer and Child Reunion! | None | |
Snorlax | Snorlax takes a deep breath and blows out a gust of wind from its mouth. | ||
A Trainer's Snorlax | Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port! | None |
- In The Ninja Poké-Showdown, Ash told his Bulbasaur to use Whirlwind, which it cannot legally learn. This is a dubbing error, as in the original Japanese version, Ash only told Bulbasaur to "blow away" Aya's Venonat's Stun Spore.
In the manga
How I Became a Pokémon Card
Pidgey | |||
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The user flaps its wings and releases swirling winds. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Pidgey | Pidgey flaps its wings, releasing a swirl of winds. | ||
A wild Pidgey | PW14 | Debut |
Pokémon Adventures
Beautifly | Tapu Bulu | Braviary | Spearow and Doduo |
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The user generates a powerful gust of wind that blows the target away. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Doduo | Doduo whips its two heads back and forth, releasing a powerful gust of wind at the opponent; or, Doduo opens its beaks and two tornadoes come out of them. The tornadoes then hit the opponent and spin them around, making them dizzy. | ||
Yellow's Dody | Do Do that Doduo | Debut | |
Spearow | Spearow flaps its wings, releasing a powerful gust of wind at the opponent. | ||
Professor Oak's Spearow | Do Do that Doduo | Used via Mirror Move | |
Beautifly | Beautifly waves its wings and releases a powerful gust from them at the opponent. | ||
Winona's Beautifly | Master Class with Masquerain | None | |
Braviary | Braviary waves its wings and releases a powerful gust of wind from them at the opponent, blowing it backwards. As it gets blown backwards, it goes back into its Poké Ball. | ||
Black's Brav | Battle at the Museum | None | |
Tapu Bulu | Tapu Bulu creates a large gust of wind that blows the opponent away. | ||
A wild Tapu Bulu | An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast | None |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Staravia | |||
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The user flaps its wings to generate a powerful gust of wind. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Staravia | Staravia flaps its wings, creating a powerful gust of wind. | ||
Jun's Staravia | Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!! | Debut |
In other generations
Core series games
Side series games
Spin-off series games
Trivia
- In the Japanese versions of Pokémon Red, Green, and Pokémon Blue, if the player's Pokémon uses Whirlwind on a wild Pokémon with 5 characters in its name, the exclamation mark will overwrite part of the text box. This was fixed in Yellow by adding a line break.
In other languages
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Variations of the move Roar | ||
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Generation I TMs | |
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01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
Generation I HMs | |
01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 |
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