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Whimsicott Team Builder

Whimsicott is a Gen 5 Grass / Fairy Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a sweeper, coverage, or support option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Whimsicott, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Whimsicott at a glance

Generation

Gen 5

Types

Grass / Fairy

Roles

Sweeper, Coverage, Support

Base stat total

480

Species

Whimsicott

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

4

Whimsicott brings a Grass/Fairy typing and a 480 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Ice hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Whimsicott's weaknesses

FireIcePoisonFlyingSteel

What Whimsicott resists

WaterElectricGrassFightingGroundDark

Immune to

Dragon

Where you can use Whimsicott

Pokemon ShowdownBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Whimsicott, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include Black & White.
  • 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Whimsicott

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Whimsicott's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Whimsicott

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, ice, and poison.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.