# Whimsicott - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Whimsicott in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Whimsicott)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Whimsicott
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 90.923%
- **Encore**: 68.930%
- **Protect**: 49.103%
- **Fake Tears**: 48.603%
- **Nature Power**: 35.174%
- **Moonblast**: 23.121%
- **Sunny Day**: 22.077%
- **Taunt**: 13.014%
- **Endeavor**: 10.853%
- **Beat Up**: 8.918%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 98.933%
- **Chlorophyll**: 1.055%
- **Infiltrator**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 61.199%
- **Normalium Z**: 24.766%
- **Eject Button**: 3.281%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.385%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.991%
- **Kee Berry**: 1.229%
- **Life Orb**: 1.082%
- **Other**: 4.067%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 55.285%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 51.672%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 44.494%
- **Kommo-o**: 43.599%
- **Clefairy**: 19.591%
- **Xurkitree**: 11.848%

## FAQ for Whimsicott in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gengar-Mega, Tapu Bulu, Kommo-o. 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 `84/0/172/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 10.549% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Whimsicott?
Whimsicott is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (98.933%) and the item **Focus Sash** (61.199%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Whimsicott) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*