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Whimsicott in Pokemon Champions — Build, Sets & Meta Guide

A TierSpeed Support16.2% usage44.8% WR
Whimsicott is the premier Tailwind setter in Champions doubles thanks to Prankster, which gives Tailwind +1 priority. It appears on 16.2% of top teams.
Base Stats
hp
60
atk
67
def
85
spa
77
spd
75
spe
116
BST
480
Recommended Build
Nature
Timid
Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Prankster
SP: HP 20 / SpD 20 / Spe 26
TailwindMoonblastEncoreProtect
Prankster Tailwind always goes first regardless of Speed. Encore locks opponents into bad moves. Focus Sash ensures survival to set up.
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Meta Context
Common Teammates
Sneasler spriteGarchomp spriteBasculegion sprite
Key Counters
Incineroar spriteKingambit sprite
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Tips
  • Prankster Tailwind goes before any non-priority move — use it first turn without hesitation.
  • Encore locks Trick Room setters into Trick Room — use it to counter the TR strategy.
  • Moonblast provides meaningful damage against Dragon and Dark types like Garchomp and Kingambit.
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