Cottonee

🎯 Best Counters Against Cottonee

Top Pokémon to use when battling Cottonee in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
5	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
8	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155

📖 Complete Cottonee Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Cottonee (#546) is a Grass/Fairy-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 801 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cottonee has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cottonee in 2026.

📊 Cottonee Stats Analysis

Cottonee's Attack stat is 71 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Cottonee may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 111 Defense (Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 302. Trainers should be mindful of Cottonee's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Cottonee's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Cottonee Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Cottonee depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Charm (Fast) with Energy Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Cottonee has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Cottonee PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Cottonee can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Poison, Fire, Ice types.

Master League

In Master League, Cottonee faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Cottonee Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Cottonee's effectiveness depends on its typing and 71 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Cottonee use Poison, Fire-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Cottonee in Pokémon GO

Cottonee can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Cottonee Evolution Guide

Cottonee is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Cottonee (#546) ← current
• Whimsicott (#547) — 50 Candy + Sun Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Cottonee in Pokémon GO

Shiny Cottonee is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Cottonee gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (453 - 500 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Cottonee

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.