Cubchoo Best Moveset
Ice at 70 Attack and 40 Speed with AbilitySlush Rush doubling Speed under snow. The stats are pre-evolution level. The moveset can't compete even under snow. Evolve to Beartic for 130 Attack and the Slush Rush speed that makes Ice/physical offense function.
Cubchoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Cubchoo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Snowcloak with Choice Scarf, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cubchoo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Toxic
- Blizzard
- Surf
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Cubchoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Cubchoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Snowcloak with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Mixed Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Ice Punch
- Play Rough
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Cubchoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Cubchoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Slushrush with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Play Rough
- Ice Punch
- Superpower
- Surf
Cubchoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Cubchoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Slushrush with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Play Rough
- Superpower
- Night Slash
Recommended Teammates
Cubchoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Cubchoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rattled with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Frost Breath
- Taunt
- Encore
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Cubchoo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cubchoo
Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (178-210%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 149-176%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed39-46% Close Combat 2x178-210%KO Aura Sphere 2x64-75% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake75-88% Stone Edge 2x149-176%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Metagross builds →Earthquake48-57% Bullet Punch 2x58-69% Psychic Fangs61-73% | ||
Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed Cubchoo easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Cubchoo
high spawn rates for Cubchoo across 16 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Cubchoo in SV
The path to Cubchoo starts with Cubchoo at Lv. 23-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Cubchoo ✓North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.23-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.23-40OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.23-40OverworldRate 6%Casseroya Lake - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.64Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BearticCasseroya Lake - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - SnowLv.40-56OverworldRate 8%Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.71Overworldor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 57 locations for Cubchoo in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Cubchoo in SwSh
The path to Cubchoo starts with Cubchoo at Lv. 26-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Cubchoo ✓Stony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 40%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 40%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 20%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%SnowingRoute 10 - Near StationLv.45-48OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 15%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SnowingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%OvercastRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SandstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%RainingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BearticRoute 10Lv.44-46GrassRate 25%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Cubchoo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Cubchoo over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Cubchoo in USUM
- Step 1Cubchoo ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Twist Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Frost Cavern · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Shoal Cave · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dusty Bowl · Snowing. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Beartic
Cubchoo isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Cubchoo from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Cubchoo to Cubchoo is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Cubchoo in SM
- Step 1Cubchoo ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Beartic with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cubchoo egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Twist Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Frost Cavern · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Shoal Cave · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dusty Bowl · Snowing. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Beartic
Base Stats
Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Cubchoo's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When Cubchoo starts sneezing, watch out! If it spatters you with its frosty snot, you’ll get frostbite.
Cubchoo Guide
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.
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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 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