# Cottonee - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cottonee in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Cottonee)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Cottonee
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Tears**: 100.000%
- **Swagger**: 100.000%
- **Charm**: 100.000%
- **Safeguard**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Rotom-Wash**: 100.000%
- **Infernape**: 100.000%
- **Aegislash**: 100.000%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 100.000%
- **Xerneas**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Cottonee in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Cottonee?
The most common moves for Cottonee are Fake Tears, Swagger, Charm, Safeguard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cottonee?
Cottonee is frequently paired with Rotom-Wash, Infernape, Aegislash, Rayquaza-Mega. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/100/0/156/0`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% 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** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Cottonee?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Cottonee often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Cottonee) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Cottonee
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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