Whirlpool
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. If the target is in the first turn of Dive, this move will hit with double power.
"The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns."
Effect
Teaches Dive to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV & III: Rock Smash Gen II: Whirlpool)
Teaches Rock Smash to a compatible Pokémon.
Move taught
Per game version, this machine teaches:
- Gold SilverWhirlpool
- CrystalWhirlpool
- Ruby SapphireRock Smash
- EmeraldRock Smash
- Firered LeafgreenRock Smash
- Diamond PearlRock Smash
- PlatinumRock Smash
- Heartgold SoulsilverRock Smash
- Black WhiteDive
- ColosseumRock Smash
- XdRock Smash
- Black 2 White 2Dive
- Omega Ruby Alpha SapphireRock Smash
- Brilliant Diamond Shining PearlRock Smash
Where to find it
Game abbreviations follow the standard Pokémon series conventions.
Generation II
- G S C
- • Team Rocket's Hideout
Also: Glacier Badge
Generation III
- R S E
- • Mauville City
Also: Dynamo Badge - FR LG
- • Ember Spa
Also: Marsh Badge
Generation IV
- D P Pt
- • Oreburgh Gate
Also: Coal Badge - HG SS
- • Route 36
Also: Zephyr Badge
Generation V
- B W
- • Undella Town
Notes: N/A - B2 W2
- • Undella Town
Notes: N/A
- No Badge is required to use HM moves in the field in Generation V .
Generation VI
- OR AS
- • Mauville City
Also: Dynamo Badge