Cottonee
#262 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cotton Puff Pokémon
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.
Shield
Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that’s highly prized by many luxury brands.
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Cottonee #262 | Use Sun Stone | ![]() Whimsicott #263 |

Normal

Shiny
Cottonee
Cotton Puff Pokémon


HP
40
Attack
27
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
37
Sp. Def
50
Speed
66
Total
280
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 4× from

Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0× from

Takes 0.5× from






| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Start | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| 3 | Fairy Wind | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it. |
| 6 | Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| 12 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 15 | Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 18 | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 21 | Poison Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target. |
| 24 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 27 | Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| 30 | Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 33 | Cotton Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| 36 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 39 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| 42 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| 45 | Cotton Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat. |
| 48 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Nature Power | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | This attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM11 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM19 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM29 | Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM37 | Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| TM47 | Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM88 | Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM89 | Misty Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR30 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR92 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy Glide | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 | Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain. |
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.





















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