Pokemon Sword and Shield Cottonee is a Grass and Fairy Type Cotton Puff Pokémon, which makes it weak against , Fire, Ice, Steel, Poison type moves. You can find and catch Cottonee in Stony Wilderness with a 40% chance to encounter during Overcast weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Cottonee are 40 HP, 27 Attack, 37 SP Attack, 60 Defense, 50 SP Defense, and 66 Speed.


List of Cottonee Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
---|---|---|
Total | 280 | |
HP | 40 | |
Attack | 27 | |
Defense | 60 | |
Special Attack | 37 | |
Special Defense | 50 | |
Speed | 66 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Cottonee to have is Timid, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Attack stats.
Cottonee Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
---|---|---|
Prankster | Normal | |
Infiltrator | Normal | |
Chlorophyll | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
It shoots cotton from its body to protect itself. If it gets caught up in hurricane-strength winds, it can get sent to the other side of the Earth.
Shield Pokedex Entry
Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that’s highly prized by many luxury brands.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Cottonee Evolutions
How do i evolve Cottonee in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Pokemon Sword and Shield Cottonee evolves into Whimsicott with a use Sun Stone.
use Sun Stone



Cottonee Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Cottonee?
Spawn locations you can find Cottonee are in the Stony Wilderness area, with a 40% chance to spawn during Overcast weather.
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Cottonee Raids
Where do i find Cottonee Raids?
You can find Cottonee raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Cottonee Weakness
Cottonee is a Grass and Fairy Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from , Fire, Ice, Steel, Poison Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Dark, Dragon type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Cottonee Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Cottonee Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Cottonee Moves List
What moves can Cottonee learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Cottonee can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Grass and Fairy type +50% STAB damage.
Cottonee Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | [] Absorb | ||||||
01 | [] Helping Hand | ||||||
03 | [] Fairy Wind | ||||||
06 | [] Stun Spore | ||||||
12 | [] Mega Drain | ||||||
15 | [] Razor Leaf | ||||||
18 | [] Growth | ||||||
21 | [] Poison Powder | ||||||
24 | [] Giga Drain | ||||||
27 | [] Charm | ||||||
30 | [] Leech Seed | ||||||
33 | [] Cotton Spore | ||||||
36 | [] Energy Ball | ||||||
39 | [] Sunny Day | ||||||
42 | [] Endeavor | ||||||
45 | [] Cotton Guard | ||||||
48 | [] Solar Beam |
TM Moves Cottonee can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM11 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 180 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM19 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | — | — | 25 | The user's party is protected from status conditions. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TM29 | Charm | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM37 | Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | — | 100 | 30 | Each Pokémon in your party attacks. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move. |
TM47 | Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM88 | Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns. |
TM89 | Misty Terrain | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the field from status conditions for 5 turns. |
Cottonee TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR30 | Encore | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Opponent can only use moves that attack. |
TR59 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | — | 100 | 20 | The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
TR92 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Hits all adjacent opponents. |
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