#0546 · Gen 5 · 280 BST
Cottonee
A starter-form Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Prankster.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/42/72/51/63/77
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/86/123/97/112/129
Abilities
Gives priority to a status move.
Passes through the opposing Pokémon's barrier, substitute, and the like and strikes.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Cottonee
Cottonee is a Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 280. A starter-form Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Prankster.
Best stat: Speed (66 base)
Cottonee's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 37 base Special Attack and 66 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Prankster
- Infiltrator
- Chlorophyll
How to use Cottonee competitively
Open the damage calculator with Cottonee selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Cottonee appears in the species dropdown. Drop Cottonee into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0546 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Grass / Fairy |
| Abilities | Prankster, Infiltrator, Chlorophyll |
| Base Stat Total | 280 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 27 / 60 / 37 / 50 / 66 |