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Cottonee

Cottonee

Galar #262 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cotton Puff Pokémon

Cottonee

Galar #262 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cotton Puff Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

27

53

168

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

37

71

190

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

66

123

254

Total

280

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Scolipede

Whimsicott

Cottonee normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Cottonee sprite

Shiny

Cottonee

Cotton Puff Pokémon

Galar #262
GrassFairy

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

Abilities

PranksterInfiltratorChlorophyll(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Cottonee takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Poison

Fire

Ice

Flying

Steel

Resists

Dragon

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #262Crown Tundra #168
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
56

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
GrassFairy
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that’s highly prized by many luxury brands.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Cottonee

Cottonee

Galar #262

Sun StoneUse Sun Stone
Whimsicott

Whimsicott

Galar #263

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

StartHelping HandNormalStatus--20

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

3Fairy WindFairySpecial4010030

The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it.

6Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

12Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

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

15Razor LeafGrassPhysical559525

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

18GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

21Poison PowderPoisonStatus-7535

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.

24Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

27CharmFairyStatus-10020

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.

30Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

33Cotton SporeGrassStatus-10040

The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats.

36Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

39Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

42EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

45Cotton GuardGrassStatus--10

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat.

48Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM29CharmFairyStatus-10020

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM37Beat UpDarkPhysical-10010

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

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

TM47Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM88Grassy TerrainGrassStatus--10

The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.

TM89Misty TerrainFairyStatus--10

This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR30EncoreNormalStatus-1005

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

TR37TauntDarkStatus-10020

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

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Grassy GlideGrassPhysical5510020

Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

This attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

SwitcherooDarkStatus-10010

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Prankster

Ability Slot 1

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Infiltrator

Ability Slot 2

Passes through the opposing Pokémon’s barrier, substitute, and the like and strikes.

Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.

Chlorophyll(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

#545

Scolipede

#263

Whimsicott

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