As we continue to work our way through the Unova Pokédex during our series of Pokémon pre-release analyses, we come to Cottonee and Whimsicott. What will these two Pokémon be like in Pokémon GO?
COTTONEE
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ATTACK: 71 |
DEFENSE: 111 |
STAMINA: 120 |
MAX CP: 700 |
WHIMSICOTT
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ATTACK: 164 |
DEFENSE: 176 |
STAMINA: 155 |
MAX CP: 2014 |
PLACE IN THE META: Whimsicott is the one and only new Fairy-type being added in Generation 5, and unfortunately it is not looking like it'll be very good in GO. Its stats are weak in comparison to those of Gardevoir and Togekiss. This is not a Pokémon you'll probably end up using unless it finds a niche in Great League.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Whimsicott:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Whimsicott:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Whimsicott gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Whimsicott:
- Charm
- Razor Leaf
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Whimsicott:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Grass Knot
- Hurricane
- Solar Beam
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 5, Whimsicott gains no evolution, exclusive Z-Move, or Mega Evolution that is known of at this time.
Thanks for reading, Trainers!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by Serebii | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company