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 |
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x160-188%KO Fire Blast 2x135-159%KO Flamethrower 2x112-132%KO Flame Burst 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x150-177%KO Flare Blitz 2x46-54% Fire Blast 2x127-150%KO Heat Wave 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x141-166%KO Fire Blast 2x119-141%KO Heat Wave 2x102-121%KO Flamethrower 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x126-148%KO Flare Blitz 2x58-69% Focus Blast 2x78-92% Fire Blast 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x130-154%KO Fire Blast 2x110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x90-107%KO Mystical Fire 2x77-90% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Incineroar can KO Cobalion with Flare Blitz (98-116%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (105-123%).
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x98-116%KO Knock Off13-16% U Turn5-6% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x105-123%KO Scald36-42% Waterfall42-49% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain17-20% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics20-23% High Jump Kick 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cobalion View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x72-85% Mach Punch 2x38-46% Knock Off10-12% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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. Ironhead and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Cobalion best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Cobalion in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You'll find Cobalion at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Cobalion in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cobalion Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Ironhead with Fightiniumz is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 a mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk. 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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