Is Whimsicott viable in Gen 8 Doubles OU?

Whimsicott is ranked #3 in Gen 8 Doubles OU with 32.75% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Whimsicott in Gen 8 Doubles OU

Gen 8 Doubles OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0547 Whimsicott

GrassFairy

USAGE 32.8% #3

ABILITYPrankster

BASE STATS

HP 60

ATK 67

DEF 85

SPA 77

SPD 75

SPE 116

BST480

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Poison

2×

FireIceFlyingSteel

½×

WaterElectricGrassFightingGroundDark

0×

Dragon

Moves

Tailwind 99.4% Encore 95.3% Moonblast 86.6% Protect 78.7% Taunt 8.7% Energy Ball 8.1% Dazzling Gleam 7.4% Helping Hand 3.4%

Items

Sitrus Berry 60.5% Focus Sash 29.7% Safety Goggles 5.1% Leftovers 2.5% Eject Button 1.3% Mental Herb 0.8% Rocky Helmet 0.1% Choice Specs 0.0%

Abilities

Prankster100.0%Chlorophyll0.0%Infiltrator0.0%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #3 with 32.75% usage. Sorted by reliability score.