Whimsicott
A#0547 · Gen 5 · BST 480
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 135 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 87 | 105 | 97 | 95 | 136 |
| Lonely | 95 ▲ | 94 ▼ | 97 | 95 | 136 |
| Brave | 95 ▲ | 105 | 97 | 95 | 122 ▼ |
| Adamant | 95 ▲ | 105 | 87 ▼ | 95 | 136 |
| Naughty | 95 ▲ | 105 | 97 | 85 ▼ | 136 |
| Bold | 78 ▼ | 115 ▲ | 97 | 95 | 136 |
| Docile(neutral) | 87 | 105 | 97 | 95 | 136 |
| Relaxed | 87 | 115 ▲ | 97 | 95 | 122 ▼ |
| Impish | 87 | 115 ▲ | 87 ▼ | 95 | 136 |
| Lax | 87 | 115 ▲ | 97 | 85 ▼ | 136 |
| Timid | 78 ▼ | 105 | 97 | 95 | 149 ▲ |
| Hasty | 87 | 94 ▼ | 97 | 95 | 149 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 87 | 105 | 97 | 95 | 136 |
| Jolly | 87 | 105 | 87 ▼ | 95 | 149 ▲ |
| Naive | 87 | 105 | 97 | 85 ▼ | 149 ▲ |
| Modest | 78 ▼ | 105 | 106 ▲ | 95 | 136 |
| Mild | 87 | 94 ▼ | 106 ▲ | 95 | 136 |
| Quiet | 87 | 105 | 106 ▲ | 95 | 122 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 87 | 105 | 97 | 95 | 136 |
| Rash | 87 | 105 | 106 ▲ | 85 ▼ | 136 |
| Calm | 78 ▼ | 105 | 97 | 104 ▲ | 136 |
| Gentle | 87 | 94 ▼ | 97 | 104 ▲ | 136 |
| Sassy | 87 | 105 | 97 | 104 ▲ | 122 ▼ |
| Careful | 87 | 105 | 87 ▼ | 104 ▲ | 136 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 87 | 105 | 97 | 95 | 136 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Whimsicott provides Prankster Tailwind, Encore and Fake Tears to enable special sweepers. Infiltrator variants bypass screens and substitutes for offensive teams.
Strengths
- + Priority utility
- + Encore lockdown
- + Fake Tears enabling
Weaknesses
- − Low offensive presence
- − Steel and Poison weak
- − Frail
How to use this data
Use this page to understand Whimsicott's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Whimsicott, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.
Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.
Common builds & options
Moves
StatusDoubles the team's Speed for four turns.
Pow—Acc—PP15
SpecialSpecial Fairy STAB; may lower Sp. Atk.
Pow95Acc100%PP15
- StatusPriority +5
Boosts the ally's move by 50% this turn.
Pow—Acc—PP20 - StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10
Abilities
Tera Types
Suggested usage notes
Whimsicott performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Support and Tailwind Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.
When teambuilding, pair Whimsicottwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.
Partners · Counters · Checks
Counters
Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Whimsicott good in ChampionsVGC?
Whimsicott currently trends as a A-tier pick (Support, Tailwind, Disruption). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Whimsicott in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Focus Sash with moves like Tailwind, Moonblast, Encore. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Whimsicott?
Frequent answers include chi-yu, incineroar. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.