Stats & Training
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.
Like the wind, it can slip through any gap, no matter how small. It leaves balls of white fluff behind.
Riding whirlwinds, they appear. These Pokémon sneak through gaps into houses and cause all sorts of mischief.
Whimsicott Weakness
Whimsicott's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift | ||
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Farfetch'd builds →Poison Jab 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x56-67% Fury Cutter 2x24-31% Peck 2x38-47% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x67-80% Pluck 2x67-80% | ||
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Pansear Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x42-50% Ember 2x28-35% Smog 2x17-20% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x37-45% Gust 2x25-30% | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
 Illumise Bug | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x67-81% Pluck 2x67-81% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Swadloon builds →Bug Bite 2x45-54% Struggle Bug 2x37-45% | ||
 Whirlipede BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Whirlipede builds →Bug Bite 2x42-49% Poison Tail 2x33-40% Struggle Bug 2x33-40% Poison Sting 2x15-18% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x92-109%KO Fire Fang 2x82-97% Incinerate 2x29-35% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x66-78% Gust 2x45-55% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x45-55% Struggle Bug 2x32-39% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x62-74% Pluck 2x62-74% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x97-114%KO Fire Fang 2x84-100%KO Incinerate 2x32-38% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x91-107%KO Ice Fang 2x45-53% Fire Fang 2x45-53% Wing Attack 2x61-72% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x59-69% Air Cutter 2x67-79% Gust 2x46-55% | ||
Volbeat Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Volbeat builds →Signal Beam 2x46-55% Struggle Bug 2x32-38% | ||
Illumise Bug | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x155-182%KO Fire Punch 2x99-118%KO Fire Fang 2x87-102%KO Incinerate 2x31-37% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x94-111%KO Ice Fang 2x45-54% Fire Fang 2x45-54% Wing Attack 2x63-74% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x81-96% Poison Jab 2x54-64% Bug Bite 2x63-74% Aerial Ace 2x41-49% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x60-71% Air Cutter 2x68-80% Aerial Ace 2x41-49% Gust 2x46-56% | ||
 Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x99-118%KO Air Slash 2x60-71% Air Cutter 2x49-59% Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x150-177%KO Fire Blast 2x50-59% Fire Punch 2x95-112%KO Fire Fang 2x83-98% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x79-93% Poison Jab 2x52-62% Bug Bite 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x57-67% Air Cutter 2x66-79% Aerial Ace 2x40-48% Gust 2x45-53% | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Air Slash 2x57-67% Air Cutter 2x48-56% Aerial Ace 2x66-79% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Crustle builds →X-Scissor 2x80-95% Poison Jab 2x53-64% Bug Bite 2x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x41-49% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodDesert Resort Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x155-182%KO Fire Blast 2x52-62% Fire Punch 2x97-115%KO Fire Fang 2x85-100%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x80-95% Poison Jab 2x53-63% Bug Bite 2x61-72% Aerial Ace 2x40-48% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x58-69% Air Slash 2x82-97% Air Cutter 2x68-79% Aerial Ace 2x41-49% | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x97-115%KO Air Slash 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x48-56% Aerial Ace 2x68-79% | ||
Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Crustle builds →X-Scissor 2x82-97% Poison Jab 2x55-65% Bug Bite 2x62-74% Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
In Black & White, Dragonite's Outrage hits Whimsicott for 55-64%. Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (145-170%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed24-29% Outrage55-64% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain16-19% Fire Blast 2x145-170%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Scald14-17% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake33-39% Ice Shard 2x54-64% Superpower53-63% | ||
Black & White 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
Breeding
Breed with Whimsicott to get Cottonee eggs easily using 38 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Encore, Fake Tears and 6 more.
Black & White Whimsicott Best Moveset
max HP and Defense EVs and Bold nature turn Whimsicott into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Focus Sash brings a guaranteed survive from full HP for the long game, and the moveset handles sustain. Prankster fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Whimsicott best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Stun Spore
- Taunt
- Leech Seed
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Beat Up and Encore on Whimsicott. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Solar Beam and Energy Ball, they expand what Whimsicott can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Whimsicott in Black & White
Finding Whimsicott at moderate rates takes patience. 3 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Whimsicott in Black & White
Cottonee is your first catch on the way to Whimsicott. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 14-58 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CottoneePinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrass Lv.14-17 ForestCommonEarlyAnyNacrene City - Dye's houseWhiteIn-game trade Lv.15 CityLimitedEarlyAnyTrade for (give Petilil)Lostlorn ForestBlackGrass Lv.19-22 ForestCommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestBlackGrass Lv.19-22 ForestCommonMidAnyPinwheel Forest - insideBlackGrass Lv.22-25 ForestCommonMidAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineBlackGrass Lv.48 RuinsUncommonPostAnyAbundant ShrineBlackGrass Lv.58 RuinsUncommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Whimsicott ✓Pinwheel Forest - insideGrass Lv.17 ForestRareMidAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestGrass Lv.22 ForestRareMidAnyShaking spotAbundant ShrineGrass Lv.50 RuinsRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Cottonee (Step 1)
Whimsicott Guide
In Black & White, Prankster changes the entire equation for Whimsicott. The 480 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Stun Spore with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 77 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
In Black & White, Whimsicott's hidden ability is Chlorophyll. Doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves