Stats & Training
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.
From the moment it’s born, this Pokémon radiates the air of a leader. Its presence will calm even vicious foes.
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 |
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist29-34% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Nihilego builds →Power Gem12-15% | ||
 AmoongussResists Fighting, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain14-17% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Incineroar builds →Knock Off13-16% Flare Blitz 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x54-63% Knock Off8-9% Mach Punch 2x29-34% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield Cobalion Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Cobalion gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Justified backs the whole approach. Close Combat and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Cobalion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sacred Sword
- Steel Beam
- Protect
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Cobalion's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Close Combat and Focus Blast, but Normal and Flying and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Cobalion in Sword & Shield
Cobalion doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Cobalion is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Cobalion Guide
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Close Combat with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion's biggest threats include Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Justified is the go-to ability for Cobalion. It raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move. It's Cobalion's only ability.
Cobalion is leaning toward the physical side (base 90 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 108 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
In Sword & Shield, the best way to handle Cobalion: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Fighting, and Ground-type attackers hit hardest.
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 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 5BWDebut
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 8SwSh
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