Under Trick Room, Copperajah's terrible Speed becomes its best asset — it 'outspeeds' nearly everything when turns are reversed. And it hits hard enough to make that matter. Poison moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Copperderm Pokemon.
Copperajah's spread is anchored by Attack, with balanced defenses backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 2 Attack EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. It’s so strong that it can easily pull an airplane.
Copperajah are prideful, cantankerous Pokémon. Specimens with vibrant green skin command the respect of others of their kind.
Copperajah Weakness
ExcellentCopperajah's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground moves. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 10 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 122 HP and balanced defenses, Copperajah can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Copperajah is the evolved form of Cufant. Breeding produces Cufant eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Cufant gave Copperajah the biggest boost in HP (+50), bringing the total to 500 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Copperajah to get Cufant eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Mineral egg groups.
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Copperajah comes in. Careful nature and max HP and Sp. Def EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Sheerforce rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Copperajah Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Iron Head
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Copperajah won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Steel Beam and Iron Head anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Copperajah won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Steel Roller and Iron Head anchor the STAB core.
Copperajah starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 40 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Copperajah in Scarlet & Violet
Cufant is your first catch on the way to Copperajah. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-53 across 80 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CufantEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.17-2836%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.17-2836%MidRouteMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRoute
Step 2Copperajah ✓MODERATEAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.40-538%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.40-536%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.40-536%LateRouteor evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 18 locations for Copperajah in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Copperajah in Sword & Shield
The path to Copperajah starts with Cufant at Lv. 27-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CufantMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSnowstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-295%MidOvercastMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-295%MidOvercastHARDBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-291%MidNormal WeatherHARDBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-291%MidNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Copperajah ✓EFFORTLESSGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6531%PostNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6531%PostIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6531%PostRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6531%PostHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6531%PostOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6529%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6526%PostThunderstormEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostNormal WeatherEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostIntense SunEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostRainingEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostHeavy FogEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6522%PostSnowingEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostSnowstormEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostThunderstormCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterSnowstormor evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
Don't let Copperajah's 500 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Landorus (Ground) when using Copperajah. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. At base 30 Speed, Copperajah won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Cufant evolves into Copperajah at level 34. Copperajah is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Run Sheer Force on Copperajah. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Copperajah also gets Heavy Metal, but they don't compare.
Copperajah fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Copperajah can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Copperajah first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 2 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A