# Whimsicott - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Whimsicott 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/Whimsicott)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Whimsicott
- **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
- **Encore**: 86.393%
- **Moonblast**: 69.760%
- **Tailwind**: 69.273%
- **Safeguard**: 57.713%
- **Protect**: 24.614%
- **Endeavor**: 24.520%
- **Grass Knot**: 23.478%
- **Taunt**: 22.076%
- **Beat Up**: 6.158%
- **Other**: 16.016%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.962%
- **Chlorophyll**: 0.029%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.009%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 71.153%
- **Life Orb**: 21.228%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.281%
- **Other**: 4.339%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 62.269%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 50.722%
- **Bronzong**: 42.891%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 35.884%
- **Yveltal**: 19.349%
- **Giratina-Origin**: 9.723%

## FAQ for Whimsicott in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Whimsicott?
The most common moves for Whimsicott are Encore, Moonblast, Tailwind, Safeguard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Kyogre-Primal, Bronzong, Gengar-Mega. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 42.506% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.962%) and the item **Focus Sash** (71.153%).

### What is the most common role for Whimsicott?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Whimsicott often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Whimsicott) - 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 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).*