# Whimsicott - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Whimsicott in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Whimsicott)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Whimsicott
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 81.909%
- **Shadow Ball**: 53.991%
- **Growth**: 52.948%
- **Giga Drain**: 51.539%
- **Encore**: 35.528%
- **U-turn**: 21.096%
- **Leech Seed**: 20.537%
- **Stun Spore**: 13.152%
- **Tailwind**: 11.623%
- **Substitute**: 10.862%

## Common Abilities
- **Chlorophyll**: 53.401%
- **Prankster**: 43.005%
- **Infiltrator**: 3.594%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 52.672%
- **Leftovers**: 16.445%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 10.828%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.466%
- **Lagging Tail**: 5.357%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.762%
- **Other**: 4.469%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 57.013%
- **Walking Wake**: 52.699%
- **Ninetales**: 49.583%
- **Iron Moth**: 48.116%
- **Comfey**: 37.154%
- **Blaziken**: 19.536%

## FAQ for Whimsicott in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Whimsicott?
The most common moves for Whimsicott are Moonblast, Shadow Ball, Growth, Giga Drain. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Walking Wake, Ninetales, Iron Moth. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Whimsicott?
The top build for Whimsicott features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `176/0/0/252/0/80`. This configuration accounts for 37.735% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is most effectively run with the ability **Chlorophyll** (53.401%) and the item **Life Orb** (52.672%).

### What is the most common role for Whimsicott?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Whimsicott often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Whimsicott?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 67 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 77 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 116 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Whimsicott on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Whimsicott) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Whimsicott
- [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).*