Cobalion Best Moveset
Steel/Fighting at 129 Defense and 108 Speed with AbilityJustified boosting Attack when hit by Dark moves. Held ItemFocus Sash with NatureTimid runs fast support through MoveStealth Rock and MoveVolt Switch pivots. The moveset is a fast defensive lead. 90 offensive stats fire Steel and Fighting TermStab at moderate power. A-Tier through speed and utility.
Steel/Fighting with Justified in Gen V (Black & White). 129 Speed outran most of the format, and Steel typing resisted 9 types. Stealth Rock from a fast pivot.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cobalion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Same role in Gen VI (X & Y). Justified punished Dark-type Knock Off spam by boosting Attack. Two gens of consistency.
Support Moveset
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Three consecutive gens at the same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Close Combat, Iron Head, and Stealth Rock. Fast, defensive, and consistent.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of consistency in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 129 Speed and Steel/Fighting typing aged well. The most stable lake-trio style Pokemon across four gens.
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Five gens at the same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Never the top, never the bottom. Cobalion found its floor early and never left it.
Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- Taunt
- Steel Beam
Recommended Teammates
Cobalion Weakness
Type-wise, Cobalion takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, and Ground. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Cobalion's physical bulk (base 129 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Cobalion Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Cobalion
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn9-10% Scald12-14% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off14-17% U Turn7-9% Wood Hammer26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch9-11% Knock Off15-17% U Turn8-9% Close Combat 2x107-126%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBaddreams ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Darkrai builds →Dark Pulse18-21% Ice Beam20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off12-14% U Turn6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off15-17% Stone Edge11-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Weavile builds →Knock Off8-10% Ice Shard5-6% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Lokix builds →U Turn7-8% Knock Off12-15% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLight Clay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Cobalion is a Steel/Fighting legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Cobalion
A slightly lighter shade of blue on a legendary musketeer. Cobalion's design is too good for such a lazy shiny treatment.
Shiny Cobalion Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Cobalion Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Cobalion
Cobalion can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet, and none of the games below can send it to Scarlet & Violet directly. The encounter info below covers where it turns up.
Cobalion cannot be caught in the wild in Scarlet & Violet, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Scarlet & Violet.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
You'll find Cobalion at Hyperspace Lumiose as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Cobalion in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Cobalion in Sword & Shield, and none of the games below can send it to Sword & Shield directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
Cobalion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Cobalion, the steel-willed Sword of Justice, stands firm at level 60 beyond an Ultra Wormhole, a legend reached on repeat wormhole trips after Ultra Necrozma falls.
How to Get Cobalion in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Cobalion's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 3 Defense EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon appears in a legend alongside Terrakion and Virizion, fighting against humans in defense of the Unova region’s Pokémon.
Cobalion Guide
Cobalion plays as a pivot. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Cobalion pairs best with Dragonite, Iron Moth, and Samurott Hisui. Dragonite has Decent synergy and covers what Cobalion can't handle on its own.
Timid is the go-to nature for Cobalion. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the pivot role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Cobalion has appeared in 9 games. Legendary Pokemon like Cobalion are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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