Cufant Best Moveset
Steel at 80 Attack and 40 Speed with AbilitySheer Force boosting secondary-effect moves by 30%. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Copperajah. Evolve for 130 Attack and the Sheer Force Steel TermStab that demolishes.
Cufant saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Cufant's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Sheerforce with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cufant best EVs are Attack and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Play Rough
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Power Whip
Recommended Teammates
Cufant saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Cufant maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sheerforce with Life Orb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Iron Head
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Cufant Weakness
Type-wise, Cufant takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, and Ground. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 10 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Cufant Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Cufant
Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (163-192%).
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cufant View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x163-192%KO Mach Punch 2x87-103%KO Knock Off47-55% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
Cufant is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Copperajah. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Cufant
Cufant is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 40 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Cufant in SV
Cufant is your first catch on the way to Cufant. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 17-53 across 80 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Cufant ✓East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.17-28OverworldRate 36%Asado Desert - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CopperajahAsado Desert - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.40-53OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - MineLv.40-53OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 24 locations for Cufant 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 Cufant in SwSh
The path to Cufant starts with Cufant at Lv. 27-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Cufant ✓Bridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 5%OvercastBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 1%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 25%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Thunderstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CopperajahGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 31%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 29%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 26%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 26%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 24%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 22%SnowingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 19%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 19%SnowstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 2%Snowstormor evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Cufant's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Cufant can lift loads weighing five tons. In the mornings, it heads into caves with its herd, in search of the ore on which these Pokémon feed.
Cufant Guide
For a casual playthrough, Cufant works as a placeholder. Steel coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Copperajah. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Cufant has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Cufant has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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