Cottonee: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk2742–8653–168

Def6072–123112–240

SpA3751–9771–190

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe6677–129123–254

Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×

Poison

2×

FireFlyingIceSteel

Resists

½×

DarkElectricFightingGrassGroundWater

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalRockBugGhostPsychicFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 66); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+129Max118No SP86Min77Scarf193Tailwind258

At max Speed, Cottonee outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Status moves have priority raised by 1, but Dark types are immune.
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Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
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If Sun is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.34% of teams · rank #74 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 36 Def / 220 SpA / 228 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Encore
Dazzling Gleam
Memento
Switcheroo

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.7%
Rated 1500+1.21%
Rated 1630+0.34%
Rated 1760+0.64%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.34%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.4%
0.5%
0%

EV spreads

Timid 36 Def / 220 SpA / 228 Spe47.9%
Timid 196 HP / 36 SpD / 228 Spe15.8%
Timid 36 HP / 36 Def / 140 SpA / 36 SpD / 228 Spe13.1%
Bold 116 HP / 196 Def / 196 SpD12.4%
Careful 252 HP / 196 SpD3.7%

Tera types

Dark29.9%
Grass21.4%
Poison19.5%
Steel14%

Common teammates

Gothita47.9%
Minccino43.3%
Mienfoo36.3%
Vullaby35.2%
Squirtle33.6%
Foongus30%
Gible30%
Glimmet21.9%

Evolution

#0546CottoneeGrassFairy
1. Use Sun Stone
  #0547WhimsicottGrassFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25

1Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

3Fairy WindNo additional effect.FairySpec40100%30

6Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

12Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15

15Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25

18GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20

21Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35

24Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

27CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

30Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

33Cotton SporeLowers the target's Speed by 2.GrassStatus—100%40

36Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

39Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

42EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

45Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.GrassStatus——10

48Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 24

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Egg moves 5

EggBeat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10

EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10

EggTickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Biology

To protect itself, it shoots cotton from its body. When it gets wet in the rain, its cotton grows moist and heavy, and it cannot move. It is easily swept up and displaced by high winds.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Cotton Puff Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green

: —

Original Unova#052Updated Unova#082Original Alola#087Original Melemele#087Original Ula’ula#047Original Poni#037Updated Alola#105Updated Melemele#105Updated Ula’ula#050Updated Poni#049Galar#262Crown Tundra#168Blueberry#056

Weaving together the cotton of both Cottonee and Eldegoss produces exquisite cloth that’s highly prized by many luxury brands.
Shield
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.
Sword
When attacked, it expels cotton from its body to create a diversion. The cotton it loses grows back in quickly.
Ultra Moon
To protect itself, it shoots cotton from its body. When it gets wet in the rain, its cotton grows moist and heavy, and it can’t move as well.
Ultra Sun
Pillows and beds stuffed with cotton exhaled by Cottonee are soft and puffy, light and airy— altogether top quality.
Moon
When it finds others of its kind, they all stick together. When enough of them have collected, the mass resembles a cumulonimbus cloud.
Sun
Perhaps because they feel more at ease in a group, they stick to others they find. They end up looking like a cloud.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They go wherever the wind takes them. On rainy days, their bodies are heavier, so they take shelter beneath big trees.
White
When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Cottonee
Japanese: モンメン
Japanese (romaji): Monmen
Korean: 소미안
Chinese (Traditional): 木棉球
Chinese (Simplified): 木棉球
French: Doudouvet
German: Waumboll
Spanish: Cottonee
Italian: Cottonee

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 Spe
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 56
: Medium

Breeding

: GrassFairy
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
HulburyTrade with an NPC · Lv 23
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
HulburyTrade with an NPC · Lv 23
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Sun 5 areas

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36

Sun 5 areas

Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–12
Poni MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

White 2 1 area

Road 4Trade with an NPC · Lv 20

Black 2 5 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–39
Castelia CityWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–65
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–55

Black 3 areas

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Pinwheel Forest (inside)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–25

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.