How to evolve
Cosmog Best Moveset
Psychic at 29/29 offenses and 31/31 defenses. AbilityUnaware ignores stat boosts, which is an S-Tier ability on F-Tier stats. The moveset literally can't deal damage. Evolve through Cosmoem to Solgaleo or Lunala for legendary-tier power.
Cosmog was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. This was Cosmog's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Unaware with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Splash
- Teleport
Recommended Teammates
Cosmog was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Cosmog maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran unaware with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Teleport
- Splash
Cosmog was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Cosmog maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unaware with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Teleport
- Splash
Recommended Teammates
Cosmog Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Cosmog for super-effective damage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Cosmog Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Cosmog
Scizor can KO Cosmog with U-turn (138-162%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (115-136%). Tyranitar's Knock Off also KOs at 131-154%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch40-47% Knock Off 2x86-101%KO U Turn 2x138-162%KO Close Combat39-46% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x115-136%KO Sludge Bomb64-76% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x131-154%KO Stone Edge100-118%KO | ||
Evolution
You'll evolve Cosmog into Lunala the traditional way. This Psychic type doesn't breed despite having a chain ahead. The evolved forms gain up to 480 total stats over Cosmog. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Cosmog
Warmer purple Cosmog. It's a cute gas cloud either way, but the shift is minimal. Most people will never even see this shiny since Cosmog is a gift Pokemon with fixed odds in most games.
Shiny Cosmog 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 Cosmog
No wild encounters for Cosmog in Scarlet & Violet, and none of the games below can send it 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
Can't catch Cosmog directly. Start with Cosmog in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 43. The 2-stage line from Cosmog to Cosmog is where the leveling time goes.
Cosmog is no wild catch: revisit the Lake of the Sunne or Moone in the reverse world after the story, and the little nebula joins you at level 5.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in USUM
Step 1Catch Cosmog
Step 2Cosmoem ✓Lake of the MooneLv.5Gift from NPCUltra MoonReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneLv.5Gift from NPCUltra SunReverse world (Solgaleo)or evolve from Cosmog (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Cosmog is a post-game gift, handed to you at the Lake of the Sunne in Sun or the Lake of the Moone in Moon once you have crossed into the mirror world, arriving at level 5.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in SM
- Step 1Catch Cosmog
- Step 2Cosmoem ✓Lake of the MooneLv.5Gift from NPCMoonReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneLv.5Gift from NPCSunReverse world (Solgaleo)or evolve from Cosmog (Step 1)
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Base Stats
Cosmog's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
Cosmog is very curious but not very cautious, often placing itself in danger. If things start to look dicey, it teleports away.
Cosmog Guide
Use Cosmog as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.
Run Bold on Cosmog. +Defense is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
Game Availability
Cosmog has appeared in 4 games since Sun & Moon, spanning 3 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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 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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