As a Grass/Fairy type, Cottonee has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Grass/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP: 40
Attack: 27
Defense: 60
Sp. Atk: 37
Sp. Def: 50
Speed: 66
Total: 280

Cottonee has a base stat total of 280, higher than 9% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (66). With Sp. Atk (37) well above Attack (27), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 66 is middling (faster than 48% of Pokémon). With 40 HP, 60 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Cottonee can have the abilities Prankster, Infiltrator and Chlorophyll.

How to beat Cottonee

The best way to beat Cottonee is with Poison moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Moth hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves. Salazzle hits for 4× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fairy moves.

Evolution

Cottonee is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Cottonee → Whimsicott) and evolves into Whimsicott.

Best counters to Cottonee

Other Grass/Fairy Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Cottonee weak to?

As a Grass/Fairy type, Cottonee takes super-effective damage from Poison (4×), Flying, Steel, Fire and Ice moves.

What is Cottonee resistant to?

Cottonee resists Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Cottonee?

Strong type-based picks include Iron Moth, Revavroom and Salazzle, which hit Cottonee with super-effective attacks.