Whimsicott
TL;DR. Whimsicott is a grass/fairy-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 480. Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.
Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Whimsicott in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Whimsicott reaches 2,014 CP at level 40 and 2,304 CP as a best buddy.
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Whimsicott in competitive play.
Whimsicott is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #313 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Whimsicott.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Whimsicott, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is a Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Whimsicott weak to?
Whimsicott takes 4× damage from Poison. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel.
What is Whimsicott resistant to?
Whimsicott is immune to Dragon. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground, Dark.
How does Whimsicott evolve?
Whimsicott evolves from Cottonee (Use Sun Stone). Whimsicott is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Whimsicott from?
Whimsicott was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0547.
What are Whimsicott's base stats?
Whimsicott has HP 60, Attack 67, Defense 85, Special Attack 77, Special Defense 75, and Speed 116. Total base stat total: 480.
What are Whimsicott's abilities?
Whimsicott can have the abilities Prankster, Infiltrator, plus the Hidden Ability Chlorophyll.
Is Whimsicott legendary or mythical?
No. Whimsicott is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Whimsicott's best stat?
Whimsicott's highest base stat is Speed at 116, which ranks 7th of 186 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Whimsicott good?
Whimsicott has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Whimsicott as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Whimsicott is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Whimsicott vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 186 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Whimsicott | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 67 | -7 |
| Attack | 67 | 72 | -5 |
| Defense | 85 | 71 | +14 |
| Special Attack | 77 | 74 | +3 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 76 | -1 |
| Speed | 116 | 62 | +54 |
| Total | 480 | 422 | +58 |
Whimsicott appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Whimsicott is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Whimsicott in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Whimsicott appears in 7 episodes.
From BW080 (2012-05-24) through SM096 (2018-11-11).
- BW080 Clash of the Connoisseurs! Black & White 2012-09-22
- BW095 Unrest at the Nursery! Black & White 2013-01-12
- BW109 New Places... Familiar Faces! Black & White 2013-04-20
- SM001 Alola to New Adventure! Sun & Moon 2016-12-05
- SM008 Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge! Sun & Moon 2017-05-18
- SM040 Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence! Sun & Moon 2017-11-18
- SM096 Don't Ignore the Small Stufful! Sun & Moon 2019-03-26
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Whimsicott partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Whimsicott partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Whimsicott cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Whimsicott
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