| Category |
Status
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|---|---|
| PP | 20 |
Whirlwind is a Normal-type status move that 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.
| 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 | 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu! / Let's 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Whirlwind is not a move available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. |
| Legends: Arceus | Whirlwind is not a move available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Whirlwind is not a move available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. |
