Cottonee Best Moveset
Grass/Fairy at 37 Sp. Atk and 66 Speed with AbilityPrankster giving priority to status moves. The stats are pre-evolution level but priority MoveEncore, MoveStun Spore, and MoveTailwind have real competitive value. The moveset is pure support that acts first. Evolve to Whimsicott for the same Prankster on better stats.
Cottonee was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Cottonee's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Heatrock, favoring a Bold nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cottonee best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Sunny Day
- Memento
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Cottonee was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Cottonee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Focus Sash, favoring a Serious nature.
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Encore
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Cottonee was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Cottonee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Endeavor
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Cottonee was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Cottonee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Cotton Guard
- Toxic
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Cottonee was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Cottonee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Prankster with Focus Sash, favoring a Bold nature.
Support Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Encore
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Cottonee Weakness
Type-wise, Cottonee takes extra damage from Poison, Fire, Ice, Flying, and Steel. Watch out for Poison attacks, those deal 4x damage. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| 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 Cottonee Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Cottonee
Miraidon can KO Cottonee with Dazzling Gleam (105-124%). Koraidon threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (128-151%).
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHadronengine ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Miraidon builds →Dazzling Gleam105-124%KO Volt Switch46-54% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOrichalcumpulse ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Koraidon builds →Flare Blitz 2x128-151%KO U Turn38-44% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x30-35% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x104-122%KO Knock Off28-33% U Turn90-106%KO Close Combat51-60% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball103-121%KO Sludge Bomb 4x464-546%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed37-44% Flare Blitz 2x166-195%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cottonee View Salamence builds →Earthquake29-34% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOwntempo ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves View Smeargle builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityAsonespectrier ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Calyrex-Shadow builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Evolution
Evolving Cottonee into Whimsicott takes an evolution item. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Cottonee easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy and Grass egg groups.
Shiny Cottonee
Cottonee's shiny is the same cotton puff with a color variation so microscopic that it borders on philosophical. Does a shiny really exist if no one can perceive it? Cottonee floats through the tall grass looking exactly the same, answering that question with a soft, fluffy "no."
Shiny Cottonee 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 Cottonee
Cottonee turns up across 1 location in endgame routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
Where To Catch Cottonee in SV
The line opens with Cottonee at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Cottonee ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Cottonee.
5 encounter spots for Cottonee at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Cottonee in SwSh
Cottonee is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 27-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Cottonee ✓Stony 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 2Evolve into WhimsicottBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cottonee egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Cottonee.
Cottonee drifts through the grass of several spots in Ultra Sun alone, its cotton puff riding the breeze anywhere from level 9 to a lofty 57.
Where To Catch Cottonee in USUM
Cottonee is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-57 across 9 total spots in the chain.
Step 2Evolve into Whimsicott
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Cottonee.
Only Sun turns up Cottonee, the cotton puff drifting across grassy routes anywhere between level 9 and 57 depending on where you comb.
Where To Catch Cottonee in SM
The line opens with Cottonee at Lv. 9-57 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Evolve into WhimsicottBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cottonee egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Cottonee.
Base Stats
Cottonee's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Attack trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Speed EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that’s highly prized by many luxury brands.
Cottonee Guide
Cottonee does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Fairy type on your team. Evolve it into Whimsicott before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Cottonee has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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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