Defense leads and Attack gets almost nothing. That's Cosmoem's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
The absorption of starlight fuels this Pokémon’s growth. The shell that encases it is harder than any known material.
It sucks in dust from the air at an astounding rate, frantically building up energy within its core as preparation for evolution.
Type-wise, Cosmoem takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Cosmoem's overall bulk (43/131/131) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Cosmoem for 37-44%. Kingambit deals 65-77% with Sucker Punch.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave37-44% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch12-14% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x65-77% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x106-125%KO Energy Ball39-47% Flamethrower59-70% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cosmoem View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x51-60% Ice Shard16-19% | ||
This Psychic-type links Cosmog to Lunala. Cosmoem has 400 stats but sits in the Undiscovered egg group. Defense has grown the most so far (+100), but there's still another 280 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Click Teleport, bring in a teammate, repeat. Cosmoem's pivot game is backed by Red Card for extra utility and HP-heavy investment EVs. Sturdy works in the background while utility options covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Cosmoem best EVs are HP and Defense
Pivot Moveset
- Unknown
- Teleport
- Cosmic Power
- Splash
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Not a lot to pick from. Cosmoem gets Psychic STAB for same-type damage, and limited coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Not a lot to pick from. Cosmoem gets Psychic STAB for same-type damage, and limited coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Not a lot to pick from. Cosmoem gets Psychic STAB for same-type damage, and limited coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
Not a lot to pick from. Cosmoem gets Psychic STAB for same-type damage, and limited coverage rounds things out. You're building around what's available rather than choosing from a deep bench.
No wild encounters for Cosmoem in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Cosmog over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Cosmoem in Sword & Shield. Bring Cosmog over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Can't catch Cosmoem directly. Start with Cosmog at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 43. The 2-stage line from Cosmog to Cosmoem is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch CosmogLake of the MooneUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Solgaleo)
Step 2Cosmoem ✓
No wild encounters for Cosmoem. The 2-stage line runs through Cosmog, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 43 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch CosmogLake of the MooneMoonGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneSunGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Solgaleo)
- Step 2Cosmoem ✓
Cosmoem is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 400 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a balanced. Base 131 Defense stands out.
Cosmoem's biggest threats include Volcarona (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Absol (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 37 Speed, Cosmoem won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Cosmoem. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. It's Cosmoem's only ability.
Base 37 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Cosmoem is leaning toward the physical side (base 29 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is , Teleport, Cosmicpower, and Splash. leads at 27% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
First obtainable in Sun & Moon, Cosmoem has been featured in 4 titles across 4 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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 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 7SMDebut
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