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
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-8% Scald6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake15-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Hydrapple builds →Giga Drain13-15% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Quagsire builds →Earthquake12-14% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash 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
How to Get Whimsicott
Whimsicott appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point 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)
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%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal Weather
Step 2Whimsicott ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whimsicott 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.
Step 1Catch CottoneeMelemele MeadowLv.9-12GrassUltra SunRate 20%Malie GardenLv.25-28GrassUltra SunRate 10%Ula'ula MeadowLv.33-36GrassUltra SunRate 20%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 50%Shaking spotPoni MeadowLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 30%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 20%Poni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 20%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 20%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassUltra SunRate 10%
Step 2Whimsicott ✓
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 1Catch CottoneeMelemele MeadowLv.9-12GrassSunRate 30%Malie GardenLv.24-27GrassSunRate 10%Ula'ula MeadowLv.31-34GrassSunRate 30%Poni MeadowLv.54-57GrassSunRate 50%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassSunRate 20%Shaking spotPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassSunRate 20%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassSunRate 20%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassSunRate 20%
- Step 2Whimsicott ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Whimsicott 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 Guide
Prankster changes the entire equation for Whimsicott. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Watch for Roserade (Poison), Blaziken (Fire), and Weavile (Ice) when using Whimsicott. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Roserade is the most dangerous since Poison moves deal 4x damage. Flying and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Prankster is what you want on Whimsicott. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Infiltrator, Chlorophyll) work on paper but Prankster is what makes Whimsicott worth using.
Base 116 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Whimsicott is a special attacker with base 77 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Run Moonblast, Encore, Leech Seed, and Giga Drain on Whimsicott. Moonblast is the most common pick at 0% usage. Moonblast provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Whimsicott joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves