Cottonee (#0546) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk2728–8653–168

Def6058–123112–240

SpA3737–9771–190

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe6663–129123–254

Total280Higher than 10% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 66). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

At max Speed, Cottonee outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Poison4×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalRockBugGhostPsychicFairy

Abilities

Prankster
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Infiltrator
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
ChlorophyllHidden ability
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.34% of teams · rank #74 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Timid
EVs: 36 Def / 220 SpA / 228 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Encore
Dazzling Gleam
Memento
Switcheroo

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.7%
Rated 1500+1.21%
Rated 1630+0.34%
Rated 1760+0.64%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.34%

Moves

Encore78.3%
Dazzling Gleam63.4%
Memento49.4%
Switcheroo48.5%
Leech Seed36.2%
Sunny Day33.9%
Taunt20.9%
Giga Drain18%
Stun Spore15.3%
Tera Blast12.8%

Items

Eviolite89.6%
Eject Button3.7%
Focus Sash1.9%
Covert Cloak1.5%
Big Root1.3%
Leftovers0.8%

Abilities

99.4%
0.5%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 36 Def / 220 SpA / 228 Spe47.9%
Timid 196 HP / 36 SpD / 228 Spe15.8%
Timid 36 HP / 36 Def / 140 SpA / 36 SpD / 228 Spe13.1%
Bold 116 HP / 196 Def / 196 SpD12.4%
Careful 252 HP / 196 SpD3.7%

Tera types

Dark29.9%
Grass21.4%
Poison19.5%
Steel14%

Common teammates

Gothita47.9%
Minccino43.3%
Mienfoo36.3%
Vullaby35.2%
Squirtle33.6%
Foongus30%
Gible30%
Glimmet21.9%

Evolution

#0546CottoneeGrassFairy
1. Use Sun Stone#0547WhimsicottGrassFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

3Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

6Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

12Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

15Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

18GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

21Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

24Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

27CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

30Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

33Cotton SporeLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.GrassStatus—100%40

36Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

39Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

42EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

45Cotton GuardRaises the user’s Defense by three stages.GrassStatus——10

48Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 24

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 5

EggBeat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Cotton Puff Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#052Updated Unova#082Original Alola#087Original Melemele#087Original Ula’ula#047Original Poni#037Updated Alola#105Updated Melemele#105Updated Ula’ula#050Updated Poni#049Galar#262Crown Tundra#168Blueberry#056

Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that’s highly prized by many luxury brands.
Shield
It shoots cotton from its body to protect itself. If it gets caught up in hurricane-strength winds, it can get sent to the other side of the Earth.
Sword
When attacked, it expels cotton from its body to create a diversion. The cotton it loses grows back in quickly.
Ultra Moon
To protect itself, it shoots cotton from its body. When it gets wet in the rain, its cotton grows moist and heavy, and it can’t move as well.
Ultra Sun
Pillows and beds stuffed with cotton exhaled by Cottonee are soft and puffy, light and airy— altogether top quality.
Moon
When it finds others of its kind, they all stick together. When enough of them have collected, the mass resembles a cumulonimbus cloud.
Sun
Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They go wherever the wind takes them. On rainy days, their bodies are heavier, so they take shelter beneath big trees.
White
When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: モンメン
Japanese (romaji): Monmen
Korean: 소미안
Chinese (Traditional): 木棉球
Chinese (Simplified): 木棉球
French: Doudouvet
German: Waumboll
Spanish: Cottonee
Italian: Cottonee

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Spe
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 56
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: GrassFairy
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
HulburyTrade with an NPC · Lv 23
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
HulburyTrade with an NPC · Lv 23
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Sun 5 areas

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Sun 5 areas

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

White 2 1 area

Road 4Trade with an NPC · Lv 20

Black 2 5 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–39
Castelia CityWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–65
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–55

Black 3 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25