Is Cubchoo Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Available wild in Hoenn. Ice with AbilitySnow Cloak for evasion in hail. Beartic at 37 brings 130 Attack. Handles Drake with physical Ice. Walrein is more versatile, but Beartic hits harder physically.
Cubchoo resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Cubchoo resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.
Cubchoo trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Cubchoo has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.
Cubchoo has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Cubchoo trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Cubchoo on Shoal Cave (walking, Lv 34, common). DexNav.
Your Cubchoo should hit Level 37 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Cubchoo in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Cubchoo starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 12 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Cubchoo in ORAS
Cubchoo is your first catch on the way to Cubchoo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 34+ across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Cubchoo ✓Shoal Cave - Area 1Lv.34CaveRate 60%DexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 2Lv.34CaveRate 60%DexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 3Lv.34CaveRate 60%DexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 4Lv.34CaveRate 60%DexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 5Lv.34CaveRate 60%DexNav chainShoal Cave - Area 6Lv.34CaveRate 60%DexNav chain
Step 2Evolve into Beartic
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
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 2x47-56% Ember 2x40-49% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torchic builds →Ember 2x51-63% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Chimchar Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x79-94% Metal Claw 2x69-81% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Makuhita builds →Force Palm 2x73-88% Rock Tomb 2x48-58% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x106-125%KO Rock Tomb 2x79-94% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x106-125%KO Steel Wing 2x81-96% Fire Fang 2x76-90% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 2x113-134%KO Steel Wing 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Monferno builds →Flame Wheel 2x84-99% Mach Punch 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x55-66% | ||
Timburr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Timburr builds →Wake-Up Slap 2x99-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x248-292%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-91% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x135-159%KO Rock Tomb 2x77-91% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x190-224%KO Rock Tomb 2x59-71% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x190-224%KO Low Sweep 2x96-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x59-71% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x177-209%KO Low Sweep 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-66% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x257-304%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-95% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x139-164%KO Rock Tomb 2x81-95% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x194-229%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-71% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x194-229%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-71% Rock Smash 2x42-50% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x179-211%KO Low Sweep 2x90-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x261-307%KO Rock Tomb 2x82-97% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x143-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x82-97% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x174-206%KO | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x197-233%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x197-233%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-74% Rock Smash 2x42-49% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x265-313%KO Overheat 2x246-290%KO Stone Edge 2x136-161%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x254-300%KO Stone Edge 2x142-168%KO | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x205-242%KO Hammer Arm 2x151-178%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x229-269%KO Hammer Arm 2x209-247%KO Stone Edge 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x218-257%KO Overheat 2x235-277%KO Stone Edge 2x120-142%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x238-280%KO Stone Edge 2x133-157%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x257-303%KO Overheat 2x240-283%KO Stone Edge 2x133-157%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x246-290%KO Stone Edge 2x137-162%KO | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x198-233%KO Hammer Arm 2x147-173%KO Rock Tomb 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x308-363%KO Rock Smash 2x57-67% Fire Blast 2x53-63% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x407-480%KO Brick Break 2x136-160%KO Fire Blast 2x91-107%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heatran builds →Overheat 2x286-337%KO Flash Cannon 2x177-208%KO Ancient Power 2x88-104%KO Rock Smash 2x44-51% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x281-331%KO Superpower 2x188-221%KO Stone Edge 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x252-297%KO Hammer Arm 2x210-248%KO Head Smash 2x209-247%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Volcarona can KO Cubchoo with Flamethrower (142-167%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (197-232%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 165-194%.
Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain40-47% Flamethrower 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySteadfast ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x197-232%KO Extreme Speed44-52% Aura Sphere 2x97-114%KO Flash Cannon 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake82-97% Stone Edge 2x165-194%KO | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Metagross builds →Earthquake53-63% Bullet Punch 2x65-77% | ||
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
ORAS Cubchoo Best Moveset
Ice at 70 Attack. AbilitySlush Rush doubles Speed in hail. AbilityRattled as a hidden ability boosts Speed when hit. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Beartic one evolution away adds 130 Attack.
Best Build
Cubchoo best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Mixed Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Ice Punch
- Play Rough
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Need something that threatens multiple types? Cubchoo's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Blizzard and Ice Beam gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
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
Its nose is always running. It sniffs the snot back up because the mucus provides the raw material for its moves.
Their snot is a barometer of health. When healthy, their snot is sticky and the power of their ice moves increases.
Cubchoo Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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