How to evolve
Cosmoem Best Moveset
131/131 balanced defenses at 29/29 offenses and 43 HP. AbilitySturdy survives one hit. The defenses are absurdly high but the HP undercuts them and the offenses are zero. The moveset can't function. Evolve to Solgaleo or Lunala for the S-Tier legendary that this cocoon becomes.
Cosmoem was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. This was Cosmoem's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Leftovers, favoring a Careful nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cosmoem best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Pivot Moveset
- Cosmic Power
- Teleport
- Splash
Recommended Teammates
Cosmoem was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Cosmoem maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Leftovers, favoring a Bold nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Cosmic Power
- Teleport
- Splash
Recommended Teammates
Cosmoem was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Cosmoem maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Teleport
- Cosmic Power
Recommended Teammates
Cosmoem Weakness
Type-wise, Cosmoem takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Cosmoem's overall bulk (43/131/131) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Cosmoem Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Cosmoem
Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Cosmoem for 48-57%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Energy Ball18-21% Flamethrower27-31% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x31-36% Ice Shard10-11% | ||
Evolution
This Psychic-type links Cosmog to Lunala. Cosmoem has 400 stats but sits in the Undiscovered egg group. Defense has grown the most so far (+100), but there's still another 280 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Cosmoem
Slightly different gold Cosmoem. The cocoon stage is already a golden orb, so adjusting the shade of gold doesn't exactly register. It's a pit stop between two incredible legendary shinies, and it feels like one.
Shiny Cosmoem Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 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 Cosmoem
No wild encounters for Cosmoem in Scarlet & Violet, and none of the games below can send Cosmog to Scarlet & Violet directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in SV
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Cosmoem ✓Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
No wild encounters for Cosmoem. The 2-stage line runs through Cosmog, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 43 once you've got the levels.
Can't catch Cosmoem directly. Start with Cosmog as a gift from the locations below, then evolve at level 43. The 2-stage line from Cosmog to Cosmoem is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in USUM
No wild encounters for Cosmoem. The 2-stage line runs through Cosmog, which you can get as a gift from the locations below. Evolve at level 43 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in SM
Base Stats
Defense leads and Attack gets almost nothing. That's Cosmoem's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
It sucks in dust from the air at an astounding rate, frantically building up energy within its core as preparation for evolution.
Cosmoem Guide
Cosmoem plays as a balanced. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. so pick your spots carefully.
Impish is the go-to nature for Cosmoem. That's +Defense / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 136 Def / 120 SpD EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Sun & Moon, Cosmoem has been featured in 4 titles across 3 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- 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 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
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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