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[OVERVIEW]
Whimsicott's unique Fairy / Grass typing and diverse movepool allow it to function effectively as a support or offensive Pokemon in the UU tier. With access to Prankster, all support moves gain priority. Usable Special Attack makes Whimsicott a natural check against the many Choice-locked and setup Dragon-types in the tier, such as Haxorus and Hydreigon. A blistering Speed allows Whimsicott to outspeed all base 115 Speed Pokemon and lower, such as Azelf. However, Whimsicott is not powerful enough to take on opposing checks, despite outspeeding them. Furthermore, its Special Defense leaves much to be desired, and it is easily worn down by even the weakest of special attacks.
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Encore
move 2: Stun Spore / Tailwind / Leech Seed
move 3: Moonblast / Giga Drain
move 4: U-turn / Leech Seed
item: Leftovers
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Encore is used to force the opponent to repeat the previously chosen move, usually to Whimsicott's advantage. Stun Spore is used to further cripple faster Pokemon, such as Crobat or Mega Aerodactyl, as well as other Pokemon that rely on their Speed niche, such as Mega Swampert and Yanmega. Tailwind allows slower wallbreakers to force past faster checks. Leech Seed is used to apply pressure on the opponent's team to wear them down. Giga Drain can be used as a recovery option alongside Leech Seed; however, Moonblast is a generally the better option for attacking Pokemon such as Haxorus or just assisting in whittling down the foe's HP with Leech Seed. Leech Seed + Moonblast and Leech Seed + Stun Spore are both perfectly viable options. U-turn is a decent option that allows for a momentum shift should Whimsicott find itself in a bad matchup, and it pairs well with Prankster Encore.
Set Details
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248 HP EVs maximize Whimsicott's overall bulk while still retaining an odd HP value, allowing for an extra use of Substitute should you decide to run it. 252 Defense EVs improve Whimsicott's defensive bulk, and prevent many physical attackers, such as Choice Scarf Mienshao, from racking up damage on Whimsicott. The remaining EVs are put into Speed in order to outspeed neutral-natured maximum Speed base 85s such as Modest Nidoking and Adamant Heracross. Prankster is a fantastic ability that turns all of Whimsicott's support moves into priority moves. Leftovers is used for passive recovery and significantly improves the effectiveness of Leech Seed and Substitute. A Bold nature should be used with Moonblast, and an Impish nature should be used otherwise.
Usage Tips
========
Switch Whimsicott in on a setup sweeper or support move user where Encore can be used. Use Stun Spore on switch-ins for long-term success. U-turn if the matchup becomes poor or if the obvious switch calls for a momentum shift. Prankster Encore + U-turn is extremely effective at gaining offensive momentum.
Team Options
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Whimsicott is an easy-to-fit support Pokemon that can work on many different kinds of teams. It partners well with offensive pivots such as Crobat, Infernape, Mienshao, and Darmanitan, providing support for U-turn strategies. Whimsicott also teams up well with defensive pivots such as Forretress, Gligar, and Ampharos for their ability to draw out setup sweepers and wallbreakers. Whimsicott is an exceptionally good partner for offensive Dragon-types, such as Hydreigon that often need to fall back on Whimsicott's support moves. Lastly, Whimsicott appreciates Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel, Donphan, and Forretress.
[SET]
name: Applaud & Attack
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Giga Drain / Energy Ball
move 3: Encore
move 4: U-turn
item: Life Orb / Leftovers
ability: Prankster
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
With Life Orb, Moonblast OHKOes every Dragon-type bar Dragalge and Mega Ampharos. Energy Ball is a powerful STAB move for the many Ground- and Water-types in the tier. Giga Drain is an alternative choice that provides decent recovery, regardless of which item is used; however, the power decrease as compared to Energy Ball is noticeable. Encore forces the opponent to repeat the previously chosen move, usually to Whimsicott's advantage. U-turn is used to pivot out of a bad matchup. Tailwind can be used over one of these moves in order to give slower wallbreakers the opportunity to break through faster teams.
Set Details
========
252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Whimsicott revenge kills successfully or at least hits something reasonably hard on the switch in, bar special walls such as Blissey and Florges. 252 Speed EVs allow Whimsicott to hit a unique base 116 Speed tier, allowing it to pivot against the majority of the tier. Prankster is a fantastic ability that turns Whimsicott's support moves into priority moves, and it is especially effective for luring setup sweepers. Life Orb is generally the primary option in order to give Whimsicott reasonable wallbreaking capability. Leftovers can be used alongside Giga Drain to retain some defensive pressure, despite this being an offensive set. Stun Spore can be used over Encore as a last-ditch option for offensive teams to combat fast sweepers.
Usage Tips
========
Switch Whimsicott in on a setup sweeper or support move user where Encore can be used. Revenge kill Dragon-, Water-, and Ground-types. U-turn out if the matchup becomes poor or if the obvious switch calls for a momentum shift. Prankster Encore + U-turn is extremely effective at gaining offensive momentum.
Team Options
========
This set partners well with offensive pivots such as Crobat, Infernape, Mienshao, and Darmanitan as well as defensive pivots such as Forretress and Gligar. Whimsicott appreciates Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel, Donphan, and Forretress.
[SET]
name: Specsicott
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Giga Drain / Energy Ball
move 3: Switcheroo / Psychic / Hurricane
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Specs
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Moonblast OHKOes every Dragon-type bar Dragalge. Giga Drain is an alternative choice that provides decent recovery; however, the power decrease as compared to Energy Ball is noticeable. Energy Ball is a powerful STAB move for the many Ground- and Water-types in the tier. Switcheroo is ideal against many setup sweepers, especially when paired with Infiltrator. Switcheroo is also effective against special walls, such as Blissey, that otherwise work around Whimsicott's attacks. U-turn is used to pivot out of a bad matchup. Psychic can be used to surprise Poison-types such as Crobat. Hurricane can be used as a surprise against Grass-type and Fire-type checks, hitting significantly harder than Moonblast or Energy Ball.
Set Details
========
252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Whimsicott revenge kills successfully or at least hits something reasonably hard on the switch in, bar special walls such as Blissey and Florges. 252 Speed EVs allow Whimsicott to hit a unique base 116 Speed tier, allowing it to pivot against the majority of the tier. Infiltrator is the chosen ability for this set, as Whimsicott's unique base 116 Speed allows it to stop many setup sweepers from effectively setting up. Choice Specs allows for optimal revenge killing and decent wallbreaking with Whimsicott's unique offensive typing. Stun Spore can be used over Encore as a last-ditch option for offensive teams to combat fast sweepers.
Usage Tips
========
Choice Specs Whimsicott is best used to revenge kill Dragon-, Water-, and Ground-types. It can also prevent setup sweepers from setting up effectively with Switcheroo, crippling the foe with a Choice Specs. U-turn out if the matchup becomes poor or if the obvious switch calls for a momentum shift.
Team Options
========
Whimsicott partners well with offensive pivots such as Crobat, Infernape, Mienshao, and Darmanitan, providing a unique addition to an offensive U-turn core. It also teams up well with defensive pivots such as Forretress, Gligar, and Ampharos for their ability to draw out setup sweepers and wallbreakers. Lastly, Whimsicott appreciates Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel, Donphan, and Forretress.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic, Hurricane, and Shadow Ball are decent attacking options that hit some of Whimsicott's checks, such as Crobat, Amoonguss, and Doublade, respectively. Other support options include Endeavor, Memento, Knock Off, Sunny Day, and Cotton Spore. Infiltrator with Life Orb can be used in order to bypass the foe's Substitute.
Checks & Counters
=================
**Fire-types**: Entei, Darmanitan, Arcanine, Chandelure, Rotom-H, and Choice Scarf Infernape all beat Whimsicott with their powerful STAB moves.
**Steel-types**: Aggron, Forretress, and Bronzong completely wall Whimsicott and can take it down with a Heavy Slam or Gyro Ball.
**Flying-types**: Whimsicott struggles against Pokemon such as Crobat and Mega Aerodactyl, which can beat it with their strong Flying-type STAB attacks. Crobat also carries Infiltrator to get past a potential Substitute. Noivern can prove problematic with its STAB Hurricane and access to Flamethrower, despite being weak to Moonblast.
**Fast Special Attackers**: Mega Pidgeot and Alakazam are notable examples of quick special attackers that can beat Whimsicott; however, Stun Spore can cripple them.
Whimsicott's unique Fairy / Grass typing and diverse movepool allow it to function effectively as a support or offensive Pokemon in the UU tier. With access to Prankster, all support moves gain priority. Usable Special Attack makes Whimsicott a natural check against the many Choice-locked and setup Dragon-types in the tier, such as Haxorus and Hydreigon. A blistering Speed allows Whimsicott to outspeed all base 115 Speed Pokemon and lower, such as Azelf. However, Whimsicott is not powerful enough to take on opposing checks, despite outspeeding them. Furthermore, its Special Defense leaves much to be desired, and it is easily worn down by even the weakest of special attacks.
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Encore
move 2: Stun Spore / Tailwind / Leech Seed
move 3: Moonblast / Giga Drain
move 4: U-turn / Leech Seed
item: Leftovers
ability: Prankster
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Encore is used to force the opponent to repeat the previously chosen move, usually to Whimsicott's advantage. Stun Spore is used to further cripple faster Pokemon, such as Crobat or Mega Aerodactyl, as well as other Pokemon that rely on their Speed niche, such as Mega Swampert and Yanmega. Tailwind allows slower wallbreakers to force past faster checks. Leech Seed is used to apply pressure on the opponent's team to wear them down. Giga Drain can be used as a recovery option alongside Leech Seed; however, Moonblast is a generally the better option for attacking Pokemon such as Haxorus or just assisting in whittling down the foe's HP with Leech Seed. Leech Seed + Moonblast and Leech Seed + Stun Spore are both perfectly viable options. U-turn is a decent option that allows for a momentum shift should Whimsicott find itself in a bad matchup, and it pairs well with Prankster Encore.
Set Details
========
248 HP EVs maximize Whimsicott's overall bulk while still retaining an odd HP value, allowing for an extra use of Substitute should you decide to run it. 252 Defense EVs improve Whimsicott's defensive bulk, and prevent many physical attackers, such as Choice Scarf Mienshao, from racking up damage on Whimsicott. The remaining EVs are put into Speed in order to outspeed neutral-natured maximum Speed base 85s such as Modest Nidoking and Adamant Heracross. Prankster is a fantastic ability that turns all of Whimsicott's support moves into priority moves. Leftovers is used for passive recovery and significantly improves the effectiveness of Leech Seed and Substitute. A Bold nature should be used with Moonblast, and an Impish nature should be used otherwise.
Usage Tips
========
Switch Whimsicott in on a setup sweeper or support move user where Encore can be used. Use Stun Spore on switch-ins for long-term success. U-turn if the matchup becomes poor or if the obvious switch calls for a momentum shift. Prankster Encore + U-turn is extremely effective at gaining offensive momentum.
Team Options
========
Whimsicott is an easy-to-fit support Pokemon that can work on many different kinds of teams. It partners well with offensive pivots such as Crobat, Infernape, Mienshao, and Darmanitan, providing support for U-turn strategies. Whimsicott also teams up well with defensive pivots such as Forretress, Gligar, and Ampharos for their ability to draw out setup sweepers and wallbreakers. Whimsicott is an exceptionally good partner for offensive Dragon-types, such as Hydreigon that often need to fall back on Whimsicott's support moves. Lastly, Whimsicott appreciates Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel, Donphan, and Forretress.
[SET]
name: Applaud & Attack
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Giga Drain / Energy Ball
move 3: Encore
move 4: U-turn
item: Life Orb / Leftovers
ability: Prankster
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
With Life Orb, Moonblast OHKOes every Dragon-type bar Dragalge and Mega Ampharos. Energy Ball is a powerful STAB move for the many Ground- and Water-types in the tier. Giga Drain is an alternative choice that provides decent recovery, regardless of which item is used; however, the power decrease as compared to Energy Ball is noticeable. Encore forces the opponent to repeat the previously chosen move, usually to Whimsicott's advantage. U-turn is used to pivot out of a bad matchup. Tailwind can be used over one of these moves in order to give slower wallbreakers the opportunity to break through faster teams.
Set Details
========
252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Whimsicott revenge kills successfully or at least hits something reasonably hard on the switch in, bar special walls such as Blissey and Florges. 252 Speed EVs allow Whimsicott to hit a unique base 116 Speed tier, allowing it to pivot against the majority of the tier. Prankster is a fantastic ability that turns Whimsicott's support moves into priority moves, and it is especially effective for luring setup sweepers. Life Orb is generally the primary option in order to give Whimsicott reasonable wallbreaking capability. Leftovers can be used alongside Giga Drain to retain some defensive pressure, despite this being an offensive set. Stun Spore can be used over Encore as a last-ditch option for offensive teams to combat fast sweepers.
Usage Tips
========
Switch Whimsicott in on a setup sweeper or support move user where Encore can be used. Revenge kill Dragon-, Water-, and Ground-types. U-turn out if the matchup becomes poor or if the obvious switch calls for a momentum shift. Prankster Encore + U-turn is extremely effective at gaining offensive momentum.
Team Options
========
This set partners well with offensive pivots such as Crobat, Infernape, Mienshao, and Darmanitan as well as defensive pivots such as Forretress and Gligar. Whimsicott appreciates Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel, Donphan, and Forretress.
[SET]
name: Specsicott
move 1: Moonblast
move 2: Giga Drain / Energy Ball
move 3: Switcheroo / Psychic / Hurricane
move 4: U-turn
item: Choice Specs
ability: Infiltrator
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Moonblast OHKOes every Dragon-type bar Dragalge. Giga Drain is an alternative choice that provides decent recovery; however, the power decrease as compared to Energy Ball is noticeable. Energy Ball is a powerful STAB move for the many Ground- and Water-types in the tier. Switcheroo is ideal against many setup sweepers, especially when paired with Infiltrator. Switcheroo is also effective against special walls, such as Blissey, that otherwise work around Whimsicott's attacks. U-turn is used to pivot out of a bad matchup. Psychic can be used to surprise Poison-types such as Crobat. Hurricane can be used as a surprise against Grass-type and Fire-type checks, hitting significantly harder than Moonblast or Energy Ball.
Set Details
========
252 Special Attack EVs ensure that Whimsicott revenge kills successfully or at least hits something reasonably hard on the switch in, bar special walls such as Blissey and Florges. 252 Speed EVs allow Whimsicott to hit a unique base 116 Speed tier, allowing it to pivot against the majority of the tier. Infiltrator is the chosen ability for this set, as Whimsicott's unique base 116 Speed allows it to stop many setup sweepers from effectively setting up. Choice Specs allows for optimal revenge killing and decent wallbreaking with Whimsicott's unique offensive typing. Stun Spore can be used over Encore as a last-ditch option for offensive teams to combat fast sweepers.
Usage Tips
========
Choice Specs Whimsicott is best used to revenge kill Dragon-, Water-, and Ground-types. It can also prevent setup sweepers from setting up effectively with Switcheroo, crippling the foe with a Choice Specs. U-turn out if the matchup becomes poor or if the obvious switch calls for a momentum shift.
Team Options
========
Whimsicott partners well with offensive pivots such as Crobat, Infernape, Mienshao, and Darmanitan, providing a unique addition to an offensive U-turn core. It also teams up well with defensive pivots such as Forretress, Gligar, and Ampharos for their ability to draw out setup sweepers and wallbreakers. Lastly, Whimsicott appreciates Rapid Spin support from Pokemon such as Tentacruel, Donphan, and Forretress.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Psychic, Hurricane, and Shadow Ball are decent attacking options that hit some of Whimsicott's checks, such as Crobat, Amoonguss, and Doublade, respectively. Other support options include Endeavor, Memento, Knock Off, Sunny Day, and Cotton Spore. Infiltrator with Life Orb can be used in order to bypass the foe's Substitute.
Checks & Counters
=================
**Fire-types**: Entei, Darmanitan, Arcanine, Chandelure, Rotom-H, and Choice Scarf Infernape all beat Whimsicott with their powerful STAB moves.
**Steel-types**: Aggron, Forretress, and Bronzong completely wall Whimsicott and can take it down with a Heavy Slam or Gyro Ball.
**Flying-types**: Whimsicott struggles against Pokemon such as Crobat and Mega Aerodactyl, which can beat it with their strong Flying-type STAB attacks. Crobat also carries Infiltrator to get past a potential Substitute. Noivern can prove problematic with its STAB Hurricane and access to Flamethrower, despite being weak to Moonblast.
**Fast Special Attackers**: Mega Pidgeot and Alakazam are notable examples of quick special attackers that can beat Whimsicott; however, Stun Spore can cripple them.
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