Copperajah Best Moveset
130 Attack at 122 HP on Steel with AbilitySheer Force boosting secondary-effect moves by 30% and canceling Held ItemLife Orb recoil. AbilityHeavy Metal doubles weight for heavier MoveHeavy Slam. Held ItemRocky Helmet with NatureAdamant punishes contact. The moveset fires massive physical Steel TermStab from behind HP that absorbs hits. 30 Speed means going last. C-Tier through raw power.
130 Attack and Sheer Force on a Steel-type in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 30 Speed moved last. Heavy Slam punished lighter targets.
Best Moves
Best Build
Copperajah best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Heat Crash
- Power Whip
- Heavy Slam
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Two gens steady in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 130 Attack with 30 Speed was the Rampardos problem on the physical defense side. Trick Room or nothing.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
- Heat Crash
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Copperajah Weakness
Copperajah's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 10 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 122 HP and balanced defenses, Copperajah can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Copperajah Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Copperajah
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-4% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Cinderace builds →U Turn11-13% Sucker Punch21-25% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x179-210%KO Close Combat 2x179-210%KO | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Copperajah is the evolved form of Cufant. Breeding produces Cufant eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Cufant gave Copperajah the biggest boost in HP (+50), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Copperajah
Copperajah starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 40 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Copperajah in SV
Cufant is your first catch on the way to Copperajah. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-53 across 80 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CufantEast Province (Area Three) - MineLv.17-28OverworldRate 36%Asado Desert - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%
Step 2Copperajah ✓Asado Desert - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.40-53OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 18 locations for Copperajah in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Copperajah in SwSh
The path to Copperajah starts with Cufant at Lv. 27-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CufantBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 1%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Thunderstorm
Step 2Copperajah ✓Giant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 29%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 26%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 26%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 22%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 19%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 19%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 2%Snowstormor evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
Base Stats
Copperajah's spread is anchored by Attack, with balanced defenses backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 2 Attack EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
Copperajah are prideful, cantankerous Pokémon. Specimens with vibrant green skin command the respect of others of their kind.
Copperajah Guide
Don't let Copperajah's 500 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Landorus (Ground) when using Copperajah. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. At base 30 Speed, Copperajah won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Run Sheer Force on Copperajah. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Copperajah also gets Heavy Metal, but they don't compare.
Copperajah fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Heavyslam, Earthquake, Heatcrash, and Play Rough on Copperajah. Heavyslam is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Copperajah first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves