# Cottonee - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cottonee in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Cottonee)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Cottonee
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 99.422%
- **Encore**: 99.102%
- **Memento**: 69.952%
- **Switcheroo**: 66.249%
- **Giga Drain**: 33.387%
- **Stun Spore**: 29.807%
- **Other**: 2.082%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.000%
- **Chlorophyll**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.799%
- **Other**: 0.201%

## Common Teammates
- **Gothita**: 94.372%
- **Minccino**: 63.552%
- **Gible**: 63.404%
- **Squirtle**: 63.401%
- **Foongus**: 63.390%
- **Mienfoo**: 33.832%

## FAQ for Cottonee in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Cottonee?
The most common moves for Cottonee are Dazzling Gleam, Encore, Memento, Switcheroo. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cottonee?
Cottonee is frequently paired with Gothita, Minccino, Gible, Squirtle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cottonee?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cottonee?
The top build for Cottonee features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/36/220/0/228`. This configuration accounts for 66.192% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cottonee?
Cottonee is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.799%).

### What is the most common role for Cottonee?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Cottonee often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cottonee?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 27 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 37 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 66 |
| **BST** | **280** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cottonee on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Cottonee) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Cottonee
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*