Coalossal absorbs physical hits like nothing. Flash Fire absorbs Fire moves and powers up its own, making it even harder to wear down. The tradeoff is special coverage — anything hitting that side gets through. Known as the Coal Pokemon.
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 Weakness
VulnerableCoalossal's Rock/Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Fighting, and Rock moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Coalossal Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Flamethrower
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
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 RolycolyEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.5-2330%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.5-2330%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.5-2310%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.5-2310%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve CarkolEASYEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworldLv.25-3418%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworldLv.25-3418%MidRouteor 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 RolycolyEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - GarbageShieldOverworldLv.10-1399%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 3 - GarbageSwordOverworldLv.10-1399%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGalar MineShieldOverworldLv.11-1435%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGalar MineSwordOverworldLv.11-1435%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGalar MineShieldGrassLv.11-1530%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGalar MineSwordGrassLv.11-1530%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3050%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3050%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidIntense SunMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidSandstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSandstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-285%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3460%LateIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3460%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3460%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3460%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3460%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3460%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3460%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3460%LateOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3460%LateIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3460%LateOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3430%LateRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3430%LateThunderstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSnowingMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSnowstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3410%LateRainingMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3410%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve CarkolEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.26-2840%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2810%MidIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostWaterIntense SunEASYLakeside CaveShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostCaveAll WeatherEASYLakeside CaveSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostCaveAll Weatheror evolve from Rolycoly (Step 1)
Step 3Coalossal ✓HARDDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-452%LateIntense SunHARDDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-452%LateIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterIntense SunEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterIntense 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. But the 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 can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Available since Sword & Shield, Coalossal appears in 2 games spanning 2 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
- 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