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.
They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes.
They appear along with whirlwinds. They pull pranks, such as moving furniture and leaving balls of cotton in homes.
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)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x39-47% Venoshock 2x39-47% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x49-58% Flame Charge 2x39-47% Ember 2x35-42% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x49-58% Venoshock 2x49-58% Clear Smog 2x39-47% Smog 2x26-32% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x39-47% Ember 2x26-32% Smog 2x14-18% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x56-67% Flame Charge 2x35-42% Ember 2x60-71% Gust 2x40-47% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x72-85% Aerial Ace 2x72-85% Peck 2x45-53% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x45-53% Gust 2x29-35% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x68-81% Gust 2x47-56% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x60-71% Fire Fang 2x51-60% Flame Wheel 2x47-56% Flame Charge 2x41-49% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x83-98% Poison Sting 2x13-16% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Braviary builds →Fly 2x101-120%KO U-turn 2x54-63% Wing Attack 2x69-82% Aerial Ace 2x69-82% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x61-73% U-turn 2x32-38% Pluck 2x42-51% Incinerate 2x28-34% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x59-69% Struggle Bug 2x42-51% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x83-98% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Braviary builds →Fly 2x102-121%KO U-turn 2x53-64% Wing Attack 2x68-81% Aerial Ace 2x68-81% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x62-73% U-turn 2x33-39% Pluck 2x42-50% Incinerate 2x28-34% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x79-93% Bug Bite 2x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x39-47% Struggle Bug 2x42-50% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x151-178%KO Fly 2x39-46% Leech Life 2x52-62% U-turn 2x47-55% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x84-99% Poison Sting 2x13-16% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Braviary builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Air Slash 2x52-62% U-turn 2x53-63% Wing Attack 2x70-83% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x62-74% Air Slash 2x51-60% U-turn 2x32-38% Pluck 2x43-51% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x151-178%KO Fly 2x40-47% Leech Life 2x53-62% U-turn 2x47-56% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x84-100%KO Poison Sting 2x13-16% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Braviary builds →Fly 2x104-122%KO Air Slash 2x53-62% U-turn 2x54-64% Wing Attack 2x70-82% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x64-76% Air Slash 2x53-62% U-turn 2x33-39% Pluck 2x43-51% | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodCastelia Sewers Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Whimsicott View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 2x121-142%KO Fire Blast 2x56-67% Sludge Wave 2x73-87% Sludge Bomb 2x70-82% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2
Finding Whimsicott at moderate rates takes patience. 5 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 2 & White 2
Cottonee is your first catch on the way to Whimsicott. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 15-65 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CottoneeCastelia CityBlack 2Grass Lv.15-17 CityCommonEarlyAnyCastelia CityBlack 2Grass Lv.16-18 CityCommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.21-24 ForestCommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.23-26 ForestCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 4White 2In-game trade Lv.20 RouteLimitedMidAnyTrade for (give Petilil)Abundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.33-35 RuinsCommonLateAnyAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.37-39 RuinsCommonLateAnyDouble grassVictory Road - ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.52-55 CaveCommonPostAnyDouble grassPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.54-57 ForestCommonPostAnyPinwheel Forest - insideBlack 2Grass Lv.62-65 ForestCommonPostAnyDouble grass
Step 2Whimsicott ✓Castelia CityGrass Lv.18 CityRareMidAnyShaking spotLostlorn ForestGrass Lv.24 ForestRareMidAnyShaking spotAbundant ShrineGrass Lv.36 RuinsRareLateAnyShaking spotVictory Road - ForestGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostAnyShaking spotPinwheel Forest - insideGrass Lv.57 ForestRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Cottonee (Step 1)
Whimsicott Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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.
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- 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
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