Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 80 cycles (~20,736 steps)
- Base Experience
- 261
- EV Yield
- 3 Def
- Height
- 2.1 m (6'11")
- Weight
- 250.0 kg (551.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Steel/Fighting dual typing.
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
Generation VI
It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon appears in a legend alongside Terrakion and Virizion, fighting against humans in defense of the Unova region’s Pokémon.
From the moment it’s born, this Pokémon radiates the air of a leader. Its presence will calm even vicious foes.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 13 | Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 21 | Double KickSTAB | fig | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 25 | Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 31 | Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 42 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 49 | Sacred SwordSTAB | fig | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| 56 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 61 | Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 63 | Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 67 | Metal BurstSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 73 | Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
53 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Aura SphereSTAB | fig | S | 80 | — | 20 |
| Body PressSTAB | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick BreakSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Coaching | fig | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Flash CannonSTAB | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Focus BlastSTAB | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heavy SlamSTAB | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metal ClawSTAB | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| ReversalSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smart StrikeSTAB | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Upper HandSTAB | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 15 |
| Vacuum WaveSTAB | fig | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Volt Switch | ele | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching | fig | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron HeadSTAB | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel BeamSTAB | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Cobalion
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Cobalion
Cobalion is a Steel and Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This Pokémon appears in a legend alongside Terrakion and Virizion, fighting against humans in defense of the Unova region’s Pokémon. Cobalion stands 2.1 m (6'11") tall and weighs 250.0 kg (551.2 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Cobalion Base Stats
Cobalion has a base stat total of 580, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Defense at 129 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 72 (average). Cobalion functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Cobalion is fast with a base Speed of 108.
Cobalion Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Steel and Fighting-type, Cobalion is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Bug (¼x), Rock (¼x), Dragon, Dark (¼x), Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Cobalion 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Cobalion Abilities
Cobalion's abilities include Justified. Justified raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
Cobalion Moves & Learnset
Cobalion can learn 75 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 53 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Focus Blast (Fighting, 120 power), Sacred Sword (Fighting, 90 power). For coverage, Cobalion can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Cobalion
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Cobalion can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Cobalion yields 3 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 20,736 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cobalion. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cobalion, or use the team builder to see how Cobalion fits into your squad.
