Is Cubchoo Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Ice with AbilitySnow Cloak for hail evasion. Wild on Route 7. Beartic at level 37 is a physical Ice attacker. Handles Drayden's Dragon gym and Iris's Dragons.
Cubchoo resists most of Cheren's coverage and hits back hard.
Cubchoo has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Cubchoo has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Cubchoo has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Cubchoo has the type edge here and should clean up Clay's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Drayden's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Shauntal's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Grimsley's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Iris's team.
Catch Cubchoo on Route 7 (walking, Lv 30-33, common).
Your Cubchoo should hit Level 37 before you reach Skyla, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Cubchoo in Black 2 & White 2
Cubchoo appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Cubchoo in B2W2
Cubchoo is your first catch on the way to Cubchoo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 30-58 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Cubchoo ✓Route 7Lv.30-33GrassRate 10%Winter
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BearticTwist Mountain - 1FLv.54CaveRate 20%WinterTwist Mountain - 2FLv.54CaveRate 20%WinterTwist Mountain - 3FLv.54CaveRate 20%WinterTwist Mountain - B1FLv.54CaveRate 20%WinterDragonspiral Tower - EntranceLv.57-58FloorRate 15%WinterDragonspiral Tower - OutsideLv.57-58FloorRate 15%WinterTwist Mountain - 1FLv.56CaveRate 10%Spring/autumnTwist Mountain - 2FLv.56CaveRate 10%Spring/autumnTwist Mountain - 3FLv.56CaveRate 10%Spring/autumnTwist Mountain - B1FLv.56CaveRate 10%Spring/autumnTwist Mountain - 1FLv.56CaveRate 5%SummerTwist Mountain - 2FLv.56CaveRate 5%SummerTwist Mountain - 3FLv.56CaveRate 5%SummerTwist Mountain - B1FLv.56CaveRate 5%Summeror evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
Cubchoo Weakness
Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves hit Cubchoo for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ice typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Cubchoo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cubchoo
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x66-79% Rock Smash 2x34-42% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x67-81% Rollout 2x34-42% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Magnezone builds →Mirror Shot 2x143-168%KO | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x121-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x45-54% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x124-146%KO Rock Smash 2x51-61% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Flareon builds →Fire Fang 2x143-168%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x83-99% Rock Smash 2x68-80% Rock Tomb 2x55-66% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x243-287%KO Smack Down 2x68-81% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Magnezone builds →Mirror Shot 2x136-162%KO | ||
Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darumaka builds →Flare Blitz 2x187-221%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x54-64% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x120-142%KO Rock Smash 2x49-59% | ||
 Simisear Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Simisear builds →Flame Burst 2x120-142%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x269-317%KO Hammer Arm 2x150-177%KO Rock Slide 2x112-132%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x242-285%KO Rock Slide 2x102-120%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x168-198%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x203-239%KO Flame Charge 2x104-122%KO Rock Slide 2x102-120%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x118-140%KO Rock Smash 2x50-58% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x275-324%KO Superpower 2x183-216%KO Rock Slide 2x115-136%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x249-293%KO Rock Slide 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-170%KO Iron Head 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x150-178%KO Rock Slide 2x140-166%KO Brick Break 2x94-110%KO Fire Blast 2x92-109%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x276-325%KO Superpower 2x184-217%KO Rock Slide 2x116-136%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x251-295%KO Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x142-168%KO Iron Head 2x127-150%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x193-227%KO Rock Slide 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodReversal Mountain Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x307-361%KO Flash Cannon 2x176-207%KO Ancient Power 2x88-104%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x405-477%KO Brick Break 2x135-159%KO Fire Blast 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x280-330%KO Superpower 2x187-220%KO Stone Edge 2x156-183%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Cubchoo with Fire Blast (279-328%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (318-374%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 397-468%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain63-75% Fire Blast 2x279-328%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x318-374%KO Extreme Speed71-83% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake199-234%KO Stone Edge 2x397-468%KO Megahorn159-187%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Metagross builds →Earthquake86-101%KO Bullet Punch 2x104-122%KO | ||
Cubchoo Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Cubchoo grows into Beartic through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Cubchoo. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
B2W2 Cubchoo Best Moveset
Ice at 70 Attack with AbilitySlush Rush as a hidden ability doubling Speed in hail. The moveset fires physical Ice TermStab at pre-evolution levels in hail weather. Beartic one evolution away adds 130 Attack.
Best Build
Cubchoo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Toxic
- Blizzard
- Surf
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Cubchoo misses out on Assurance and Avalanche. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Blizzard and Ice Beam, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Their snot is a barometer of health. When healthy, their snot is sticky and the power of their ice moves increases.
Cubchoo Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, you can run Cubchoo through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Beartic as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Cubchoo joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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 5BWDebut
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 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