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Cottonee in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #262 • Cotton Puff Pokémon

Cottonee in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Types

GrassFairy

Category

Cotton Puff Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0546

Pokédex

Galar #262

Cottonee in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Cottonee, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

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

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Stony Wilderness

Main Area

Random in Grass27-2940%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Stony Wilderness

Main Area

Random in Grass6040%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Overworld60-6510%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Normal Weather

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass60-6519%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Normal Weather

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Overworld60-6510%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Raining

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass60-6519%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Raining

Hulbury

NPC trade

NPC trade23-

Trader requests a Minccino; fixed recipient level

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 70 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 70, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 70 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 70, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Stony Wilderness

Main Area

Random in Grass27-2940%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Stony Wilderness

Main Area

Random in Grass6040%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Overworld60-6510%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Normal Weather

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass60-6519%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Normal Weather

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Overworld60-6510%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Raining

Ballimere Lake

Wild Pokémon

Random in Grass60-6519%

The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required, Raining

Hulbury

NPC trade

NPC trade23-

Trader requests a Minccino; fixed recipient level

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 70 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2010%

Permanent pool 70, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 70 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3030%

Permanent pool 70, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Shield
5%
Sword
5%

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartAbsorb

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

Grass2010025
StartHelping Hand

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

Normal--20
3Fairy Wind

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

Fairy4010030
6Stun Spore

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

Grass-7530
12Mega Drain

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

Grass4010015
15Razor Leaf

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

Grass559525
18Growth

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

Normal--20
21Poison Powder

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

Poison-7535
24Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
27Charm

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

Fairy-10020
30Leech Seed

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

Grass-9010
33Cotton Spore

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

Grass-10040
36Energy Ball

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

Grass9010010
39Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
42Endeavor

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

Normal-1005
45Cotton Guard

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

Grass--10
48Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010

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

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

Grass12010010
TM19Safeguard

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

Normal--25
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

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

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

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

Normal--10
TM28Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
TM29Charm

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

Fairy-10020
TM31Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM34Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM37Beat Up

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

Dark-10010
TM39Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

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

Normal60-20
TM41Helping Hand

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

Normal--20
TM47Fake Tears

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

Dark-10020
TM76Round

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

Normal6010015
TM88Grassy Terrain

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.

Grass--10
TM89Misty Terrain

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

Fairy--10
TR20Substitute

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

Normal--10
TR26Endure

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

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TR30Encore

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

Normal-1005
TR37Taunt

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

Dark-10020
TR59Seed Bomb

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

Grass8010015
TR65Energy Ball

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

Grass9010010
TR77Grass Knot

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

Grass-10020
TR92Dazzling Gleam

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Fairy8010010

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

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

Grass7010020

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Memento

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

Dark-10010
Nature Power

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

Normal--20
Switcheroo

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

Dark-10010
Tickle

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

Normal-10020
Worry Seed

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

Grass-10010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal6010025
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic10010015
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dark6510020
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Prankster

Ability Slot 1

Gives priority to a status move.

Gives status moves +1 priority; opposing Dark types are immune to affected moves.

Infiltrator

Ability Slot 2

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

Bypasses opposing screens, Safeguard, Mist and Substitute.

Chlorophyll(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

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