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Cards/Whimsicott V
Whimsicott V card from the Brilliant Stars set
Illustration by Saki Hayashiro. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Whimsicott V

Rotated Out

A sturdy Psychic-type defender that blocks attacks or reduces incoming damage.

Psychic190 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Fluff Gets in the Way stops Basic Pokémon from attacking for a turn.

Cotton Guard reduces damage taken by 30 points during the opponent's next turn.

Signature attack

Cotton Guard

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance). (90 damage)

Whimsicott V offers two distinct defensive options depending on your strategy. You can use its first attack to silence weak Basic opponents or its second attack to survive heavy hits from stronger foes.

Attacks

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Fluff Gets in the Way20

If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn.

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Cotton Guard90

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits control decks that aim to stall the game and outlast the opponent. It works well in Psychic-type decks that need reliable protection for their key pieces.

Strengths
  • Defensive utility
  • Basic Pokémon disruption
  • Damage reduction
Watch out for
  • Metal weakness
  • Requires specific energy costs
  • Slower playstyle
Pro tip

Use Fluff Gets in the Way against Basic Pokémon to gain a full turn of safety.

From the Pokédex

Whimsicott is known for its playful nature and often dances in the wind.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that this card is about survival rather than dealing damage quickly.

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