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Contest: If first to appeal, then you get a extra +1 (3)
Pokémon Platinum

Contest: If first to appeal, then you get a extra +1 (3)

Learn about the Normal-type move Whirlwind in Pokémon Platinum: its effects in wild and trainer battles, PP, accuracy, and Contest use.

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Learn about the Normal-type move Whirlwind in Pokémon Platinum: its effects in wild and trainer battles, PP, accuracy, and Contest use.

Whirlwind is a Normal-type move with the category Other. It has 20 PP (Power Points) and 100% accuracy. In wild Pokémon battles, using Whirlwind will end the battle immediately. If used during a trainer battle, it forces the opponent to switch their active Pokémon. Whirlwind is also usable in Pokémon Contests under the Smart category. When all Pokémon have appealed to the same judge, you get an extra +1 (3) if you are the first to appeal.

Tips
  • Use Whirlwind in wild battles to escape quickly.
  • In trainer battles, Whirlwind can disrupt your opponent's strategy by forcing them to switch Pokémon.
  • Consider Whirlwind's Contest use if you are focusing on Smart-type appeals.

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