PokéSurvivor Guide

Vortex · in-game name Torbellino

Whirlpool in PokéSurvivor

Water

A whirl that pulls enemies into the center and keeps damaging them. A whirl that pulls enemies in and damages them.

Special · 3s cooldown · 8 base damage · pulls in

Whirlpool level-up ladder

  1. Level 2: +40% damage
  2. Level 3: +30% radius
  3. Level 4: +50% duration
  4. Level 5: Pulls harder and +40% damage

At level 5, Whirlpool evolves into Brine (Salmuera) if you have taken Synthesis at least once in that run. The gold card is always offered when both conditions are true. The evolution grants ×1.8 damage, more radius, and a stronger pull.

Whirlpool questions

What type is Whirlpool in PokéSurvivor?

Whirlpool deals Water damage and is special, so it uses Special Attack. The type chart uses ×1.6 for a super-effective hit, ×0.6 for a resist, and ×0.3 where the main games would be immune.

How does Whirlpool evolve?

Reach level 5 and have picked the Synthesis stat card during the same run. It becomes Brine.

Can every Pokémon learn Whirlpool?

Whirlpool is offered on level-up to a Pokémon with the Water type. A dual-type gets both of its pools. It is also a TM. A species that learns it in the main series can be taught it from the Kecleon Shop, and then it joins that Pokémon's cards.