Cottonee
Grass/Fairy-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Whimsicott for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Charm Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Cottonee takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 302
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 400 CP
Cottonee moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Best STAB | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Razor Leaf STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Charm builds energy fastest (7.3 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Cottonee is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Cottonee
How to get Cottonee
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 14 | 605 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 655 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 371 | 410 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 462 | 510 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 371 | 410 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 281 | 310 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 371 | 410 |
Is Cottonee good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cottonee has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (111 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 31 |
| Lv 3 | 52 |
| Lv 4 | 73 |
| Lv 5 | 94 |
| Lv 6 | 115 |
| Lv 7 | 136 |
| Lv 8 | 157 |
| Lv 9 | 179 |
| Lv 10 | 200 |
| Lv 11 | 220 |
| Lv 12 | 240 |
| Lv 13 | 260 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 280 |
| Lv 15 | 300 |
| Lv 16 | 320 |
| Lv 17 | 340 |
| Lv 18 | 360 |
| Lv 19 | 380 |
| Lv 20 | 400 |
| Lv 21 | 420 |
| Lv 22 | 440 |
| Lv 23 | 460 |
| Lv 24 | 480 |
| Lv 25 | 500 |
| Lv 26 | 520 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 540 |
| Lv 28 | 560 |
| Lv 29 | 580 |
| Lv 30 | 600 |
| Lv 31 | 610 |
| Lv 32 | 620 |
| Lv 33 | 630 |
| Lv 34 | 640 |
| Lv 35 | 650 |
| Lv 36 | 660 |
| Lv 37 | 670 |
| Lv 38 | 680 |
| Lv 39 | 690 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 700 |
| Lv 41 | 709 |
| Lv 42 | 718 |
| Lv 43 | 727 |
| Lv 44 | 736 |
| Lv 45 | 745 |
| Lv 46 | 754 |
| Lv 47 | 763 |
| Lv 48 | 773 |
| Lv 49 | 782 |
| Lv 50 | 791 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0546
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 0.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0546_POKEMON_COTTONEE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cottonee in Pokemon GO?
Cottonee's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Cottonee's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cottonee takes super effective damage from Poison, Fire, Flying, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Poison (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Dragon, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Cottonee's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cottonee reaches 791 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 700 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Cottonee?
A perfect 15/15/15 Cottonee shows 400 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 500 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Cottonee in Pokemon GO?
Cottonee spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Cottonee be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Cottonee depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.