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.
It digs up the ground with its trunk. It’s also very strong, being able to carry loads of over five tons without any problem at all.
If a job requires serious strength, this Pokémon will excel at it. Its copper body tarnishes in the rain, turning a vibrant green color.
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 138 breeding partners from the Ground and Mineral egg groups. Pass egg moves like Belch, Curse, Defense Curl and 5 more to offspring.
Best Build
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Breeding's the move. Belch and Curse give Cufant options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Steel Roller and Iron Head. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Cufant across 24 spots at Lv. 27-65. The catch is that Shield and Sword don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
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