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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
GarchompDragonGround12.0%
BasculegionWaterGhost10.5%
Charizard-Mega-YFire7.8%
KingambitDarkSteel6.3%
Floette-MegaFairy6.1%
Staraptor-MegaFighting5.2%
IncineroarFireDark4.8%
GholdengoSteelGhost3.6%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.78.2%
Fairy FeatherHeld: Fairy-type moves from holder do 10% more damage.9.2%
Mental HerbHeld: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.5.0%
Coba BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Flying-type attack to halve the damage.1.7%
Sitrus BerryHeld: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.1.7%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Gengar×4
Sneasler×4
Glimmora×4
Roserade×4
Overqwil×4
Salazzle×4Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Whimsicott carves a consistent niche in singles at rank 60 with 1.65% usage at the 1760 high ladder, rising to 3.42% across all ratings. Its identity is entirely built around the Prankster ability — priority Tailwind and Encore let it warp opponent game plans in the fast-paced 6-pick-3 format. A Focus Sash + Endeavor set has appeared on documented 2700-rated teams, signaling that high-level players actively choose it as a functional support slot rather than a generic attacker.
Playstyle：The dominant set pairs Prankster with Focus Sash (67.7%) and Endeavor to immediately threaten any lead. Moonblast (23.9%) provides reliable Fairy STAB so it is never dead weight; Encore (19.6%) locks setup sweepers; Tailwind (16.4%) accelerates teammates; and Endeavor (12.2%) forces a high-cost trade off Sash. EV spreads cluster around maxed Speed and Special Attack (Timid/Modest: 2/0/0/32/0/32). Expert commentary notes that Prankster Tailwind pairs naturally with teammates that carry Fairy Aura (e.g., Floette-Mega), and the 「Glimmora-Mega + Whimsicott」 core is the season's most-cited opening duo by top ladder writers.
Whimsicott is a top-10 Doubles pick at rank 10 with 17.65% high-ladder usage (15.43% overall) and 424 tournament appearances, earning a GameWith SS rating. In the 6-pick-4 format, Prankster's priority Tailwind, Encore, and Moonblast all gain compounding value when two attackers share the field simultaneously. Commentary confirms that 「Charizard-Mega-Y + Whimsicott」 and 「Basculegion + Whimsicott」 are the season's leading opening pairs, leveraging Tailwind to outspeed the field within turn one.
Playstyle：Prankster (99.8%) is universal. Item distribution spreads across Focus Sash (37.7%) for Endeavor fallback, Fairy Feather (29.4%) to boost Moonblast's damage output, Coba Berry (12%) to survive Flying-type attacks, and Sitrus Berry (11.5%) for sustained presence. The core game plan is turn-one Prankster Tailwind to enable slower teammates (Charizard-Mega-Y, Basculegion, Garchomp) to outspeed the field, with Encore ready to shut down opposing Tailwind or Trick Room. Expert commentary explicitly frames 「Floette-Mega + Whimsicott」 as the foundational opening: Floette's Fairy Aura amplifies Whimsicott's own Moonblast into a genuine damage threat.