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Whimsicott Best Moveset
Grass/Fairy at 116 Speed with AbilityPrankster giving priority to all status moves. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureModest at 77 Sp. Atk fires Grass and Fairy TermStab between priority support. MoveTailwind doubles team Speed for 4 turns, MoveEncore locks opponents into their last move, and MoveLeech Seed drains HP. The moveset controls the game through priority utility.
Prankster gave priority Encore, Taunt, and Leech Seed in Gen V (Black & White). Pure Grass with 116 Speed. The fastest Prankster available for disruption.
Wall Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Taunt
- Leech Seed
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Became Grass/Fairy in Gen VI (X & Y). Rose a tier. Fairy STAB and Prankster Tailwind made Whimsicott a VGC doubles staple that translated to singles support.
Best Moves
Best Build
Whimsicott best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Encore
- Leech Seed
- Moonblast
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Prankster nerfed against Dark-types in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Lost the ability to Encore or Taunt Dark threats. The disruption toolkit shrank.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Memento
- Trick Room
- Taunt
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Prankster Tailwind was still good in doubles but singles had better support options.
Support Moveset
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Tailwind
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Four gens since the peak. Prankster disruption was useful but Whimsicott couldn't contribute offensively after setting up.
Support Moveset
- Moonblast
- Encore
- Leech Seed
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Whimsicott Weakness
Whimsicott's Grass/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Poison hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Poison |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Whimsicott Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Whimsicott
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-8% Scald6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake15-17% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake15-18% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Hydrapple builds →Giga Drain13-15% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Araquanid builds →Liquidation8-9% Surf12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Garchomp builds →Earthquake20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Keldeo builds →Surf30-36% Flip Turn6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Quagsire builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off9-11% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Getting Whimsicott requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Cottonee. Breed this form to get Cottonee eggs (average hatch time). Speed grew the most through evolution (+50 over Cottonee), and Whimsicott peaks at 480 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Whimsicott to get Cottonee eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy and Grass egg groups.
Shiny Whimsicott
Whimsicott's shiny adds a touch more orange to its highlights, and the cotton puff Pokemon gets what amounts to a seasonal filter. It's the difference between "spring Whimsicott" and "autumn Whimsicott," which sounds nicer than it actually looks in practice. Cute but forgettable.
Shiny Whimsicott Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Whimsicott
Whimsicott appears across 1 spot in endgame routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Whimsicott in SV
Cottonee is your first catch on the way to Whimsicott. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CottoneeCoastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Whimsicott ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Cottonee (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Whimsicott preloaded.
No wild encounters for Whimsicott. The 2-stage line runs through Cottonee, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Whimsicott in SwSh
To get Whimsicott, start by catching Cottonee through walking encounters at Lv. 27-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch CottoneeStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassRate 40%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Raining
- Step 2Whimsicott ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cottonee egg.
You're catching Cottonee first, not Whimsicott. Cottonee appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Whimsicott in USUM
The path to Whimsicott starts with Cottonee at Lv. 9-57 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Can't catch Whimsicott directly. Start with Cottonee at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Cottonee to Whimsicott is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Whimsicott in SM
Cottonee is your first catch on the way to Whimsicott. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-57 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Whimsicott ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cottonee egg.
Base Stats
Speed and Defense carry most of Whimsicott's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
As long as this Pokémon bathes in sunlight, its cotton keeps growing. If too much cotton fluff builds up, Whimsicott tears it off and scatters it.
Whimsicott Event Distributions
Whimsicott reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
Federico’s Whimsicott GiftNov 2025 - Dec 2025ScarletVioletNot shiny
Powerful Tag Team GiftJun 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Whimsicott Guide
Whimsicott's hidden ability is Chlorophyll. Doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Whimsicott as a pivot. Special attacks are the main output. It outspeeds most threats, Moonblast is the primary attack.
Build your team around Great Tusk. These have the highest co-usage rates with Whimsicott in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Modest on Whimsicott. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Whimsicott joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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