The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Coal Pokemon still yields 3 Defense EVs per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
To intimidate its opponents, Coalossal will vigorously shake its body, scattering coal from its smoldering back.
It’s gentle usually but fearsome when angered. With a body that burns at over 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit, it crushes foes and turns them to ash.
Coalossal's Rock/Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Fighting, and Rock. Water and Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 7 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Coalossal's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Coalossal View Ambipom builds →U Turn6-8% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Coalossal View Torkoal builds →Eruption9-11% Heat Wave6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Coalossal View Skuntank builds →Knock Off17-20% Sucker Punch19-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Coalossal View Thwackey builds →U Turn6-8% Knock Off12-14% | ||
The three-stage chain from Rolycoly through Carkol ends here at Coalossal. Want more? Breed for Rolycoly eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Rolycoly pushed Coalossal to 510 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +80. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Coalossal to get Rolycoly eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Stealth Rock is the priority every time Coalossal comes in. Calm nature and max HP and Sp. Def EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in. Flame Body rounds it out.
Best Build
Coalossal best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Flamethrower
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Body Press
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Heat Wave
- Rock Slide
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Heat Wave
- Power Gem
- Earth Power
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Body Press
- Heat Crash
- Rock Slide
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
- Body Press
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Coalossal's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz for same-type damage. Stone Edge and Earth Power are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Block and Explosion from the egg pool give Coalossal something extra. Pair those with Burn Up and Overheat for STAB and Normal and Fighting coverage and more for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Can't catch Coalossal directly. Start with Rolycoly at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 34. The 3-stage chain from Rolycoly to Coalossal is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Coalossal in Scarlet & Violet
To get Coalossal, start by catching Rolycoly through walking encounters at Lv. 5-34. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RolycolyEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.5-23 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.5-23 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.5-23 Route10%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.5-23 Route10%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve CarkolEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.25-34 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.25-34 Route18%Midor evolve from Rolycoly (Step 1)
Step 3Coalossal ✓
4 encounter spots for Coalossal at decent spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Coalossal in Sword & Shield
To get Coalossal, start by catching Rolycoly through walking encounters at Lv. 10-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RolycolyRoute 3 - GarbageShieldOverworld Lv.10-13 Route99%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3 - GarbageSwordOverworld Lv.10-13 Route99%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave35%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineSwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave35%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave30%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave30%EarlyAll WeatherGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2810%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-285%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve CarkolStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidIntense SunGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidIntense SunGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidIntense SunGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidSandstormGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidSandstormBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water20%PostIntense SunLakeside CaveShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave15%PostAll WeatherLakeside CaveSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave15%PostAll Weatheror evolve from Rolycoly (Step 1)
Step 3Coalossal ✓Dusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-452%LateIntense SunDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-452%LateIntense SunLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Carkol (Step 2)
Coalossal looks average on paper at 510 BST. But Flash Fire is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wall on our tier list.
Watch for Urshifu (Water), Landorus (Ground), and Golem (Rock) when using Coalossal. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Urshifu is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Coalossal won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Coalossal gets Flash Fire, Steam Engine, and Flame Body. But Flash Fire is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Flash Fire pairs with Coalossal's base 120 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Coalossal is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wall role.
Coalossal's hidden ability is Flash Fire. Protects against fire moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Available since Sword & Shield, Coalossal appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves