Whirlwind Move Detail

Whirlwind is a Normal-type move with no power and no accuracy in the conventional sense, as it does not deal damage. Instead, Whirlwind forces the target to switch out with another Pokémon in its party chosen at random in trainer battles. In wild battles, it causes the opposing Pokémon to flee. Whirlwind always goes last regardless of the user's Speed, having a priority of -6. It can bypass Substitute and certain abilities that prevent switching, like Suction Cups, but it is ineffective against Pokémon with the ability Soundproof. Whirlwind is often used strategically to disrupt the opponent's setup or to accumulate damage through entry hazards.

Details

Power: None
Accuracy: None%
PP: 20
Priority: -6
Damage Class: Status
Generation: Generation-I

Effect

Switches the target out for another of its trainer's Pokémon selected at random. Wild battles end immediately. Doesn't affect Pokémon with suction cups or under the effect of ingrain.

Flavor Texts

gold-silver: Blows away the foe & ends battle.
crystal: Blows away the foe & ends battle.
ruby-sapphire: Blows away the foe with wind and ends the battle.
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: The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
platinum: The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
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: The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
omega-ruby-alpha-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: The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out.
sword-shield: The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.