Cosmoem sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Cosmog but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Solgaleo as fast as possible. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets. Introduced in Gen 7.
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.
Cosmoem Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Best Build
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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
Cosmoem is a Legendary Pokemon rated D-Tier on our tier list. 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.
Cosmoem can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
First obtainable in Sun & Moon, Cosmoem has been featured in 4 titles across 3 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- 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 VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A