Whirlwind

Move data

Typenormal
CategoryStatus
Power0
Accuracy
PP20
IntroducedNo

In the wild, Whirlwind blows the target Pokémon away if they are of a lower level, and the battle ends.

In trainer battles (including linked battles), Whirlwind forces the target to switch out of battle (regardless of level) and is replaced with another Pokémon in the trainer's team.

Pokémon with the ability Suction Cups or those rooted by Ingrain are not affected by Whirlwind.

When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Whirlwind turns into Z-Whirlwind and raises Special Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.

Game descriptions

Gold
Silver
Crystal
Blows away the foe & ends battle.
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.
FireRed
LeafGreen
The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Black
White
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Black 2
White 2
The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
X
Y
O.Ruby
A.Sapphire
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
L.G. Pikachu
L.G. Eevee
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sword
Shield
B.Diamond
S.Pearl
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Other languages

EnglishWhirlwind
SpanishRemolino
ItalianTurbine
Japaneseふきとばし (Fukitobashi)
GermanWirbelwind
FrenchCyclone

Pokémon that learn Whirlwind: