Cosmog's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.
This Pokémon came from another universe. Its gaseous body is so light that even a gentle breeze can blow it away.
Cosmog is very curious but not very cautious, often placing itself in danger. If things start to look dicey, it teleports away.
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Cosmog for super-effective damage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Chi-Yu can KO Cosmog with Dark Pulse (119-140%). Scizor threatens a KO with U-turn (138-162%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 115-136%.
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Chi-Yu builds →Heat Wave70-83% Dark Pulse 2x119-140%KO Snarl 2x82-96% Overheat96-113%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch40-47% U Turn 2x138-162%KO Knock Off 2x86-101%KO Close Combat39-46% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast29-34% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Galvantula builds →Thunder64-76% | ||
You'll evolve Cosmog into Lunala the traditional way. This Psychic type doesn't breed despite having a chain ahead. The evolved forms gain up to 480 total stats over Cosmog. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
The physical wall spread is where Cosmog earns its spot. Eviolite for a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Bold nature for the right lean, and the moveset handles sustain. Unaware does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Cosmog best EVs are HP and Defense
Pivot Moveset
- Unknown
- Teleport
- Splash
Recommended Teammates
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Cosmog's options are limited here. You've got Psychic STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Cosmog's options are limited here. You've got Psychic STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Cosmog's options are limited here. You've got Psychic STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Cosmog's options are limited here. You've got Psychic STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Cosmog can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Cosmog can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Sun or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Cosmog is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Lake of the Moone — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Best Locations to Catch Cosmog in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cosmog is handed to you at Lake of the Moone. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations to Catch Cosmog in Sun & Moon
At 200 BST, Cosmog is built different. We rank it D-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
Run Unaware on Cosmog. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
Cosmog fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 29 Attack). Base 37 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Use Cosmog as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.
Cosmog has appeared in 4 games since Sun & Moon, spanning 4 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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- 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