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Whimsicott

Whimsicott: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

GRASSFAIRY
HP
60
Atk
67
Def
85
SpA
77
SpD
75
Spe
116
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Weaknesses

  • POISON4x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ICE2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Timid 32/0/0/0/2/32

Best Moveset

  1. TailwindFLYINGStatus25.8%
  2. MoonblastFAIRYSpecial25.1%
  3. EncoreNORMALStatus21.3%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus15.7%

Best Ability / Item

PranksterFocus SashFocus Sash

Best Whimsicott Moves

  • #1

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    25.77%
  • #2

    Moonblast

    FAISpecial95 BP

    Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    25.09%
  • #3

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    21.33%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    15.70%
  • #5

    Sunny Day

    FIRStatus

    The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

    6.31%
  • #6

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    1.88%
  • #7

    Endeavor

    NORPhysical

    The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.

    1.37%
  • #8

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    1.02%
  • #9

    Fake Tears

    DARStatus

    The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

    1.02%
  • #10

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    0.51%

Best Whimsicott Natures

  • #1

    Timid 32/0/0/0/2/32

    100.00%

Best Whimsicott Abilities

  • #1

    Prankster

    Gives priority to the Pokémon's status moves.

    98.03%
  • #2

    Chlorophyll

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

    1.97%

Best Whimsicott Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    78.29%
  • #2
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    5.92%
  • #3
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    4.61%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    3.95%
  • #5
    Coba Berry

    Coba Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Flying-type move by 50%.

    1.32%
  • #6
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    1.32%
  • #7
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    1.32%
  • #8
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.32%
  • #9
    Kebia Berry

    Kebia Berry

    Lowers effectiveness of a super effective Poison-type move.

    1.32%
  • #10
    Miracle Seed

    Miracle Seed

    Raises the power of Grass-type moves.

    0.66%

Best Whimsicott Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.22%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    18.90%
  • #3
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    16.70%
  • #4
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    12.31%
  • #5
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    7.25%
  • #6
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.71%
  • #7
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.49%
  • #8
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    5.27%
  • #9
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.40%
  • #10
    venusaurVenusaur
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.74%

Teams with Whimsicott

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GarchompWeavileWhimsicottBasculegion-MCharizard Mega YGlimmora Mega
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Floette MegaWhimsicottArcanine-HisuiBasculegion-MKingambitArchaludon
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WhimsicottKangaskhan MegaGarchompCharizard Mega YKingambitBasculegion-M
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Charizard Mega YGlimmora MegaGarchompKingambitWeavileWhimsicott
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Charizard Mega XVenusaurWhimsicottMiloticSneaslerArchaludon
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Charizard Mega YWhimsicottFarigirafSneaslerGarchompKingambit
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Charizard Mega YWhimsicottSneaslerGarchompFarigirafKingambit
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AraquanidCharizard Mega YMeowscaradaWhimsicottAegislashGarchomp Mega
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Floette MegaWhimsicottSneaslerKingambitBasculegion-MDelphox Mega
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Gengar MegaWhimsicottToxicroakTyphlosion-HisuiTsareenaDelphox Mega
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Froslass MegaWhimsicottGarchompSneaslerRotom-WashIncineroar
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AegislashMiloticSneaslerFroslass MegaWhimsicottGarchomp
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Charizard Mega YWhimsicottFarigirafSneaslerGarchompKingambit
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How to use Whimsicott in the current VGC format

Whimsicott is listed as a Grass/Fairy type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Whimsicott fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Prankster, Focus Sash and Timid 32/0/0/0/2/32. Its frequent moves include Tailwind, Moonblast, Encore, Protect, Sunny Day, and Helping Hand. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Whimsicott has important weaknesses to poison 4x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, sneasler, charizard-mega-y, kingambit, and rotom-wash appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Whimsicott. Open the Whimsicott teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Whimsicott with other Pokémon in the active format.