Cosmog Best Moveset
Psychic at 29/29 offenses and 31/31 defenses. AbilityUnaware ignores stat boosts, which is an S-Tier ability on F-Tier stats. The moveset literally can't deal damage. Evolve through Cosmoem to Solgaleo or Lunala for legendary-tier power.
Cosmog was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. This was Cosmog's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Unaware with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Splash
- Teleport
Recommended Teammates
Cosmog was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Cosmog maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran unaware with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Teleport
- Splash
Cosmog was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Cosmog maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unaware with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Teleport
- Splash
Recommended Teammates
Cosmog Weakness
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 |
What is Cosmog Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Cosmog
Scizor can KO Cosmog with U-turn (138-162%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (115-136%). Tyranitar's Knock Off also KOs at 131-154%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch40-47% Knock Off 2x86-101%KO U Turn 2x138-162%KO Close Combat39-46% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x115-136%KO Sludge Bomb64-76% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cosmog View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x131-154%KO Stone Edge100-118%KO | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Cosmog
Cosmog isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Cosmog from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The evolution path from Cosmog to Cosmog is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in SV
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Cosmoem ✓Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Cosmog isn't available in the wild in Sword & Shield. Start by transferring Cosmog from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The evolution path from Cosmog to Cosmog is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Cosmoem in SwSh
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Cosmoem ✓Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
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.
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.
Base Stats
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.
Cosmog is very curious but not very cautious, often placing itself in danger. If things start to look dicey, it teleports away.
Cosmog Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 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 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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