Whirlwind (move)

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Whirlwind
ふきとばし Blow Away
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Type  Normal
Category  Status
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  —
Accuracy  %
Priority  -6*
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Smart
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jam  0  
Scrambles the order of appeals on the next turn.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  0  
Earn +15 if all the Pokémon choose the same Judge.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Causes the user to move later on the next turn.

Whirlwind (Japanese: ふきとばし Blow Away) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It was TM04 in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

If Whirlwind is used in a wild Pokémon battle by a Pokémon on either side, the battle will automatically end. In a Trainer battle, Whirlwind has no effect. Whirlwind has 85% accuracy and normal priority.

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.

Generation III to IV

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 will now fail to hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of Fly.

If the user's level is less than the target's, there is now a chance that Whirlwind will fail. The chance of failure starts at approximately 25%, but drops as the user's level increases. Given the terms T for the target's level, U for the user's level, and X for a random integer from 0 to 255, a term R can be calculated where R = FLOOR( ( T + U ) * X / 256 ) + 1. If R is less than or equal to T/4, Whirlwind fails. The chance of Whirlwind failing can generally be approximated by ( T / 4 + 1 ) / ( T + U ); the chance of failing may diverge moderately from that approximation for low values of T and U.

Whirlwind now has a priority of -6.

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.

Generation VI

Whirlwind now bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the opponent 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.

In a wild Horde Encounter, if a wild Pokémon uses Whirlwind, it will force the target to switch with a Pokémon from its Trainer's party, regardless of the target's level. If the Trainer's Pokémon uses Whirlwind, however, it will fail.

Generation VII

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Whirlwind, the user's Special Defense stat raises one stage.

Description

Games Description
Stad Generates a powerful wind that blows away wild Pokémon. Useful in the wild only.
Stad2 A powerful wind that blows the target away. The opposing trainer must use a new Pokémon.
GSC Blows away the foe & ends battle.
RSE Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.
FRLG The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends.
Colo.XD Blows away the target, switching it out of battle.
DPPtHGSS The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
BW The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
B2W2 The target is blown away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
XYORAS
SM
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0012 Butterfree GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug 26RGB
23Y
23 23 22 22 22 29
0016 Pidgey GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 19 21 19 17 17 17 17
0017 Pidgeotto GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 21 23 20 17 17 17 17
0018 Pidgeot GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 21 23 20 17 17 17 17
0249 Lugia GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 77 1 1 1 1 1
0250 Ho-Oh GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 77 1 1 1 1 1
0267 Beautifly GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug 27 27 27 27XY
30ORAS
30
0269 Dustox GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug 27 27 27 27XY
30ORAS
30
0275 Shiftry GrassIC Big.png Field Grass 1 1 1 1
0284 Masquerain GrassIC Big.png Water 1 Bug 53 54 54 1, 54XY
1, 48ORAS
1, 48
0296 Makuhita GrassIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 22 16 16 16 16
0297 Hariyama GrassIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like 22 16 16 16 16
0357 Tropius GrassIC Big.png Monster Grass 27 27 27 27XY
21ORAS
21
0396 Starly GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 21 21 21 21
0397 Staravia GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 23 23 23 23
0398 Staraptor GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 23 23 23 23
0561 Sigilyph GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 14 14 14
0627 Rufflet GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 55 55 55
0628 Braviary GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 57 1, 57 1, 57
0629 Vullaby GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 55 55 55
0630 Mandibuzz GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 57 1, 57 1, 57
0637 Volcarona GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug 40 40 40
0714 Noibat GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 40 40
0715 Noivern GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying 40 40
0787 Tapu Bulu GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Parent
Egg Groups
Egg Move
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0021 Spearow GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0041 Zubat GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0142 Aerodactyl GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0143 Snorlax GrassIC Big.png Monster Monster
0163 Hoothoot GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0193 Yanma GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug
0198 Murkrow GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0227 Skarmory GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0276 Taillow GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0325 Spoink GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0408 Cranidos GrassIC Big.png Monster Monster
0446 Munchlax GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0449 Hippopotas GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0451 Skorupi GrassIC Big.png Water 3 Bug
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Machine
I
TM04
II
--
III
--
IV
--
V
--
VI
--
VII
--
VIII
--
IX
--
0012 Butterfree GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug
0016 Pidgey GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0017 Pidgeotto GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0018 Pidgeot GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0021 Spearow GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0022 Fearow GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0041 Zubat GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0042 Golbat GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0049 Venomoth GrassIC Big.png Bug Bug
0083 Farfetch'd GrassIC Big.png Field Flying
0084 Doduo GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0085 Dodrio GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0142 Aerodactyl GrassIC Big.png Flying Flying
0144 Articuno GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0145 Zapdos GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0146 Moltres GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0151 Mew GrassIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation II

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0220 Swinub GrassIC Big.png Field 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.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Whirlwind blows away the opponent in front in a straight line, contrary to the direction it is facing. If it hits a wall, it takes 5 damage. If it hits another Pokémon, both Pokémon take 5 damage.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Knocks the target flying. If the target hits a wall or another Pokémon, it sustains damage.


In the anime

Lance Dragonite Whirlwind.png
Dragonite
Falkner Pidgeot Whirlwind.png
Pidgeot
Aaron Beautifly Whirlwind.png
Beautifly
Jessie Dustox Whirlwind.png
Dustox
The user blows a large gust of wind at the opponent or an attack.
Pokémon Method
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
Xander'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
A wild 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


In the manga

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga


In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga


In other generations

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 旋風 Xuànfēng
Denmark Flag.png Danish Hvirvelvind
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Wervelwind
Finland Flag.png Finnish Tuulenpyörre
France Flag.png French Cyclone
Germany Flag.png German Wirbelwind
Greece Flag.png Greek Στρόβιλος
India Flag.png Hindi अंधी तूफ़ान Andhi Toofan
Italy Flag.png Italian Turbine
South Korea Flag.png Korean 날려버리기 Nallyeobeorigi
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Virvelvind
Poland Flag.png Polish Cyklon
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Rajada de Vento
Ataque de Vento (TCG and manga)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Remoinho
Romania Flag.png Romanian Vârtejul
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Vihor
Spain Flag.png Spanish Remolino
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Hortum
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thổi Bay


Variations of the move Roar
StatusIC HOME.png RoarWhirlwind



Generation I TMs
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Generation I HMs
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