As a Grass/Fairy type, Whimsicott 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: 60
Attack: 67
Defense: 85
Sp. Atk: 77
Sp. Def: 75
Speed: 116
Total: 480

Whimsicott has a base stat total of 480, higher than 53% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (116). Its Attack (67) and Sp. Atk (77) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 116 beats 93% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 85 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Whimsicott can have the abilities Prankster, Infiltrator and Chlorophyll.

How to beat Whimsicott

The best way to beat Whimsicott 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

Whimsicott is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Cottonee → Whimsicott), evolving from Cottonee.

Best counters to Whimsicott

Other Grass/Fairy Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Whimsicott weak to?

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

What is Whimsicott resistant to?

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

What are the best counters to Whimsicott?

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