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Pokemon Sword and Shield Whimsicott

Pokemon Sword and Shield Whimsicott is a Grass and Fairy Type Windveiled Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Ice, Steel, Poison type moves. You can find and catch Whimsicott in Stony Wilderness with a 40% chance to encounter during Overcast weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Whimsicott are 60 HP, 67 Attack, 77 SP Attack, 85 Defense, 75 SP Defense, and 116 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Whimsicott
Regular
Shiny
Whimsicott Galar Pokedex ID: 263

List of Whimsicott Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 480
HP 60
Attack 67
Defense 85
Special Attack 77
Special Defense 75
Speed 116

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Whimsicott to have is Timid, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Attack stats.

Whimsicott Abilities

Ability Type Effect
PranksterNormal
InfiltratorNormal
ChlorophyllHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It scatters cotton all over the place as a prank. If it gets wet, it’ll become too heavy to move and have no choice but to answer for its mischief.

Shield Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Whimsicott Evolutions

How do i evolve Whimsicott in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Cottonee evolves into Whimsicott with a use Sun Stone.

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Whimsicott
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Cottonee
280276037504066
Whimsicott
4806785777560116

Whimsicott Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Whimsicott?

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 Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Stony Wilderness
40%27 - 29
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Whimsicott Raids

Where do i find Whimsicott Raids?

You can find Whimsicott raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Whimsicott Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Whimsicott Weakness

Whimsicott is a Grass and Fairy Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Fire, Ice, Steel, Poison Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Dark, Dragon type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Flying
Fire
Ice
Steel
0.5x
Damage
Ground
Water
Grass
Electric
Fighting
Dark
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Dragon

What pokemon is Whimsicott Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Whimsicott Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Whimsicott Moves List

What moves can Whimsicott learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Whimsicott 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.

Whimsicott Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Gust
01[] Tailwind
01[] Moonblast
01[] Memento
01[] Hurricane
01[] Mega Drain
01[] Razor Leaf
01[] Growth
01[] Poison Powder
01[] Giga Drain
01[] Charm
01[] Leech Seed
01[] Cotton Spore
01[] Energy Ball
01[] Sunny Day
01[] Endeavor
01[] Cotton Guard
01[] Solar Beam
01[] Absorb
01[] Helping Hand
01[] Fairy Wind
01[] Stun Spore

TM Moves Whimsicott can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial18010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM17Light ScreenStatus30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM19SafeguardStatus25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial112.510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM29CharmStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM37Beat UpPhysical10030Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41Helping HandStatus20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM47Fake TearsStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
TM56U-turnPhysical7010020User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM59FlingPhysical10010Power depends on held item.
TM70Trick RoomStatus5Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM88Grassy TerrainStatus10Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
TM89Misty TerrainStatus10Protects the field from status conditions for 5 turns.

Whimsicott TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR30EncoreStatus1005Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR59Seed BombPhysical12010015
TR65Energy BallSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR77Grass KnotSpecial10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR89HurricaneSpecial1107010May confuse opponent.
TR90Play RoughPhysical1359010May lower opponent's Attack.
TR92Dazzling GleamSpecial12010010Hits all adjacent opponents.

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