Cufant is technically a pre-evolution of Copperajah, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Sheer Force drops secondary effects for a straight power boost, adding extra value. Poison moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
Using the pointy tip of its trunk, it carves off chunks of hard rocks to eat. It is very docile and helps people with physical labor.
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 Weakness
ExcellentType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Cufant easily with 195 breeding partners from the Ground and Mineral egg groups. Pass egg moves like Belch, Curse, Defense Curl and 5 more to offspring.
Ground coverage keeps opponents guessing about Cufant's real targets. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade while a spread EV build EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Sheerforce ties it together.
Best Build
Best Cufant Moveset
- Iron Head
- Play Rough
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Belch and Curse give Cufant options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Steel Beam and Iron Head. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
40 walking encounters at Lv. 17-53 for Cufant across Scarlet and Violet. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
At 330 BST, Cufant is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Copperajah before bringing it to any serious fight.
Cufant evolves into Copperajah at level 34. Cufant is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Cufant gets Sheer Force and Heavy Metal. But Sheer Force is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Cufant is a physical attacker with base 80 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Cufant can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A