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No. 0547

Whimsicott

Windveiled Pokémon

Whimsicott
Official art
GrassFairy
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
6.6 kg 14.6 lbs
Base stat total
480 Higher than 59% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Champions#11 Doubles ▲3 · #85 Singles ▼1Usual set Focus Sash · Timid · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
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.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk6778–130125–256
Def8594–150157–295
SpA7787–141143–278
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe116122–184213–364
Total480Higher than 59% of Pokémon
HP60Atk67Def85Spe116SpD75SpA77

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

GrassFairyshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Poison (because of Grass and Fairy)
2×
Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Steel (because of Fairy)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fairy)Electric (because of Grass)Fighting (because of Fairy)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Water (because of Grass)

Immune to

0×
Dragon (because of Fairy)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalRockBugGhostPsychicFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 116); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+184Max168No SP136Min122Scarf276Tailwind368

At max Speed, Whimsicott outspeeds 25 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184Whimsicott · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  12. 168Whimsicott · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 136Whimsicott · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#11 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (68.8%) · (94.6%) · Timid (69.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (48.8%)

Moves Tailwind, Moonblast, Encore, Protect

Singles

#85 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (47.2%) · (95.4%) · Timid (38.3%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (31.7%)

Moves Moonblast, Encore, Tailwind, Leech Seed

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

7.58% of teams · rank #23 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Tailwind
  2. Moonblast
  3. Encore
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players10.53%
  • Rated 1500+8.94%
  • Rated 1630+7.91%
  • Rated 1760+7.58%

Usage by month

Apr 20267.58%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 98.9%
  • 0.9%
  • 0.2%

EV spreads

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe45.7%
  • Timid 15 HP / 32 SpA / 19 Spe6.1%
  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.8%
  • Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.4%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA3.6%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0546CottoneeGrassFairy
    1. Use Sun Stone
      #0547WhimsicottGrassFairy

Moves

Level up 22

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
1CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
1Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.GrassStatus——10
1Cotton SporeLowers the target's Speed by 2.GrassStatus—100%40
1EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
1Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
1Fairy WindNo additional effect.FairySpec40100%30
1Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
1Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
1Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
1Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15
1MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10
1Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15
1Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
1Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
1Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
1Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
1Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
1TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM / HM / TR 36

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 5

EggBeat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10
EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10
EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

As long as Whimsicott bathes in sunlight, its cotton keeps growing. If too much cotton fluff builds up, it tears it off and scatters it.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Windveiled Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Green
—
Original Unova#053Updated Unova#083Original Alola#088Original Melemele#088Original Ula’ula#048Original Poni#038Updated Alola#106Updated Melemele#106Updated Ula’ula#051Updated Poni#050Galar#263Crown Tundra#169Blueberry#057

  1. 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.

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. Whimsicott doesn’t live in a fixed location. It floats around on whirling winds, appearing all over the place to perform its mischief.

    Ultra Moon

  4. This nuisance sneaks into people’s homes, where it hides important things and scatters cotton all over the place.

    Ultra Sun

  5. This Pokémon appears, riding upon the wind. But if the wind gusts up, it’ll blow the cotton on this Pokémon’s head clean off.

    Moon

  6. It rides on the wind and slips into people’s homes. After it has turned a room into a cotton- filled mess, it giggles to itself and takes off.

    Sun

  7. They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  8. Riding whirlwinds, they appear. These Pokémon sneak through gaps into houses and cause all sorts of mischief.

    White

  9. Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Whimsicott
Japanese
エルフーン
Japanese (romaji)
Elfuun
Korean
엘풍
Chinese (Traditional)
風妖精
Chinese (Simplified)
风妖精
French
Farfaduvet
German
Elfun
Spanish
Whimsicott
Italian
Whimsicott

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

2 Spe
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
168
Medium

Breeding

GrassFairy
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Cottonee: Use Sun Stone.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Shield 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Black 2 5 areas
  • Abundant ShrineWalking in rustling grass · Lv 36
  • Castelia CityWalking in rustling grass · Lv 18
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 24
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 57
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Black 3 areas
  • Abundant ShrineWalking in rustling grass · Lv 50
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in rustling grass · Lv 22
  • Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in rustling grass · Lv 17

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.