Whirlwind
NormalStatus
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.
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Battle Flow
| Priority | -6 |
| Makes Contact | No |
| Blocked by Protect | No |
| Classifications | WindReflect |
Target: Any Adjacent Opponents Opponent Opponent Your Side Self Ally Click a slot in the bottom row to set your position (Self). Choose One Affects All Opponent Ally Self | |
Secondary Effects
| Status Inflicted | None |
| Flinch Chance | 0% |
| Recoil / Crash | 0% |
| Healing | 0% |
Game Availability
| Status | Available |
| Debut | Red & Blue (Gen 1) |
| Latest Usable | Champions |
Usable in Games:
Scarlet & Violet
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sword & Shield
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
X & Y
Black 2 & White 2
Black & White
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Platinum
Diamond & Pearl
FireRed & LeafGreen
Emerald
Ruby & Sapphire
Crystal
Gold & Silver
Yellow
Red & Blue
Colosseum
XD: Gale of Darkness
The Isle of Armor
The Crown Tundra
The Teal Mask
The Indigo Disk
Grayed-out game icons indicate the move is unavailable in those games.
Description History
Pokémon Champions
“If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random.”
Scarlet & VioletBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlSword & ShieldThe Isle of ArmorThe Crown TundraThe Teal MaskThe Indigo Disk
“The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.”
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
“The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out.”
Stat History
Generation 2
Gold & Silver
- accuracy: Accuracy changed from 85 to 100.
Generation 6
X & Y
- accuracy: Accuracy changed from 100 to 101.
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Pokémon that learn this move
NatID | Pokémon | Learning Methods by Game |
|---|---|---|
| #0142 |  Aerodactyl | |
| #0142 |  Aerodactyl Mega | |
| #0144 |  Articuno | |
| #0267 |  Beautifly | Colosseum Level 27 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 27 |
| #0962 |  Bombirdier | |
| #0628 |  Braviary | |
| #0628 |  Braviary Hisuian | |
| #0012 |  Butterfree | Colosseum Level 23 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 23 |
| #0879 |  Copperajah | |
| #0408 |  Cranidos | |
| #0169 |  Crobat | |
| #0878 |  Cufant | |
| #0085 |  Dodrio | |
| #0084 |  Doduo | |
| #0149 |  Dragonite | |
| #0149 |  Dragonite Mega | |
| #0780 |  Drampa | |
| #0780 |  Drampa Mega | |
| #0452 |  Drapion | |
| #0269 |  Dustox | Colosseum Level 27 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 27 |
| #0295 |  Exploud | |
| #0083 |  Farfetch'd | |
| #0022 |  Fearow | |
| #0973 |  Flamigo | |
| #0662 |  Fletchinder | |
| #0661 |  Fletchling | |
| #0042 |  Golbat | |
| #0326 |  Grumpig | |
| #0297 |  Hariyama | Colosseum Level 22 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 22 |
| #0449 |  Hippopotas | |
| #0450 |  Hippowdon | |
| #0250 |  Ho-Oh | Colosseum Level 1 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 1 |
| #0430 |  Honchkrow | |
| #0163 |  Hoothoot | |
| #0992 |  Iron Hands | |
| #0994 |  Iron Moth | |
| #0294 |  Loudred | |
| #0249 |  Lugia | Colosseum Level 1 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 1 |
| #0296 |  Makuhita | Colosseum Level 22 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 22 |
| #0630 |  Mandibuzz | |
| #0284 |  Masquerain | Colosseum Level 53 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 53 |
| #0151 |  Mew | |
| #0146 |  Moltres | |
| #0446 |  Munchlax | |
| #0198 |  Murkrow | |
| #0164 |  Noctowl | |
| #0714 |  Noibat | |
| #0715 |  Noivern | |
| #0018 |  Pidgeot | Colosseum Level 20 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 20 |
| #0018 |  Pidgeot Mega | |
| #0017 |  Pidgeotto | Colosseum Level 20 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 20 |
| #0016 |  Pidgey | Colosseum Level 19 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 19 |
| #0409 |  Rampardos | |
| #0384 |  Rayquaza | |
| #0384 |  Rayquaza Mega | |
| #0627 |  Rufflet | |
| #0275 |  Shiftry | |
| #0561 |  Sigilyph | |
| #0227 |  Skarmory | |
| #0227 |  Skarmory Mega | |
| #0451 |  Skorupi | |
| #0988 |  Slither Wing | |
| #0143 |  Snorlax | |
| #0021 |  Spearow | |
| #0325 |  Spoink | |
| #0398 |  Staraptor | |
| #0398 |  Staraptor Mega | |
| #0397 |  Staravia | |
| #0396 |  Starly | |
| #0277 |  Swellow | |
| #0276 |  Taillow | |
| #0663 |  Talonflame | |
| #0787 |  Tapu Bulu | |
| #1003 |  Ting-Lu | |
| #0357 |  Tropius | Colosseum Level 27 XD: Gale of Darkness Level 27 |
| #0049 |  Venomoth | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Icy Snow | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Polar | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Tundra | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Continental | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Garden | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Elegant | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Meadow | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Modern | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Marine | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Archipelago | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon High Plains | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Sandstorm | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon River | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Monsoon | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Savanna | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Sun | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Ocean | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Jungle | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Fancy | |
| #0666 |  Vivillon Poké Ball | |
| #0637 |  Volcarona | |
| #0629 |  Vullaby | |
| #0293 |  Whismur | |
| #0193 |  Yanma | |
| #0469 |  Yanmega | |
| #0145 |  Zapdos | |
| #0041 |  Zubat |
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