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#0638 · Generation V

Cobalion

Steel / Fighting · Iron Will Pokémon — first seen in Generation V.

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Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP91
292386
Attack90
166306
Defense129
236392
Sp. Attack90
166306
Sp. Defense72
134267
Speed108
198346
Total580

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Cobalion takes from each attacking type.

×2
FightingGroundFire
×½
NormalSteelGrassIceDragonDark
×¼
RockBug
×0
Poison
×1
FlyingGhostWaterElectricPsychicFairy

Evolution

Cobalion does not evolve, and nothing evolves into it.

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon16 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 11 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Double KickFightingPhysical30100%30
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
1Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5
7Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
13Helping HandNormalStatus——20
19RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
25Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
31Sacred SwordFightingPhysical90100%15
37Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
42Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
49Work UpNormalStatus——30
55Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
61Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical40100%40
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100%10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100%5
Iron DefenseSteelStatus——15
BlockNormalStatus——5
BounceFlyingPhysical8585%5
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Stealth RockRockStatus——20
Laser FocusNormalStatus——30
Sun / Moon16 level-up · 34 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Double KickFightingPhysical30100%30
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
1Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5
7Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
13Helping HandNormalStatus——20
19RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
25Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
31Sacred SwordFightingPhysical90100%15
37Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
42Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
49Work UpNormalStatus——30
55Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
61Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical40100%40
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100%10
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire18 level-up · 39 TM/HM · 10 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
1Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5
1Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
1Work UpNormalStatus——30
7Double KickFightingPhysical30100%30
13Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
19Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
25Helping HandNormalStatus——20
31RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
37Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
42Sacred SwordFightingPhysical90100%15
49Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
55Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
61Work UpNormalStatus——30
67Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
73Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical40100%40
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100%10
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100%5
Iron DefenseSteelStatus——15
BlockNormalStatus——5
BounceFlyingPhysical8585%5
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Stealth RockRockStatus——20
X / Y18 level-up · 38 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
1Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5
1Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
1Work UpNormalStatus——30
7Double KickFightingPhysical30100%30
13Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
19Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
25Helping HandNormalStatus——20
31RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
37Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
42Sacred SwordFightingPhysical90100%15
49Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
55Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
61Work UpNormalStatus——30
67Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
73Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical40100%40
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100%10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15
Black 2 / White 214 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 11 tutor

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
7Double KickFightingPhysical30100%30
13Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
19Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
25Helping HandNormalStatus——20
31RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
37Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
42Sacred SwordFightingPhysical90100%15
49Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
55Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
61Work UpNormalStatus——30
67Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
73Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical40100%40
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM83Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100%10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Helping HandNormalStatus——20
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100%5
Iron DefenseSteelStatus——15
BlockNormalStatus——5
BounceFlyingPhysical8585%5
Magnet RiseElectricStatus——10
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090%15
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
Stealth RockRockStatus——20
Black / White14 level-up · 37 TM/HM

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100%30
7Double KickFightingPhysical30100%30
13Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095%35
19Take DownNormalPhysical9085%20
25Helping HandNormalStatus——20
31RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
37Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100%15
42Sacred SwordFightingPhysical90100%15
49Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
55Quick GuardFightingStatus——15
61Work UpNormalStatus——30
67Metal BurstSteelPhysical—100%10
73Close CombatFightingPhysical120100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus——15
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM12TauntDarkStatus—100%20
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090%5
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070%5
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical40100%40
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical70100%5
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090%5
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080%5
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial70100%20
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—90%20
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus——10
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical80100%15
TM83Work UpNormalStatus——30
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical80100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100%10
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100%15
HM01CutNormalPhysical5095%30
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical80100%15

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

Gift, static and special

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
Black / WhiteMistralton CaveStatic encounter42—
Black 2 / White 2Route 13Static encounter45-65—
Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphirePathless PlainStatic encounter
Fridays / Wednesdays, Mondays / Thursdays, Saturdays / Tuesdays
50—
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonUltra SpaceStatic encounter60—
Ultra Sun / Ultra MoonUltra Space WildsStatic encounter60—

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

10 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Dynamax Adventure (Crown Tundra)Legendary · Lv 70 · 100%
Recordkeepers
Boss group — Swords of JusticeBoss (choose one of the group) · Lv 90–99, scales
Radical Red
Mt. Moon B2FOverworld encounter · Lv ?
Elite Redux
Victory Road ReworkGrass · Lv — · 20%
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Pacifitree Tunnel BackroomOne-off Pokémon · Lv 50 · static
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Safari Zone NorthLand · Lv 40-50 · 5%
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2
Route 13Special Event · Lv 50
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire
Mirage Forest (Any)Grass · Lv 65 - 70
Blaze Black & Volt White
Pokémon Saiph 2
Marine CaveStatic Encounter · Lv ?
Unboundnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Soulgoldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Heart & Soulnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon R.O.W.Enot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Reduxnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Inclement Emeraldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Blinding White Plusnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Gaianot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Emerald Imperiumnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Exceedednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
HeartGold Generationsnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Mirror Goldnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Cobalion with the ROM hacks →

In the 25 guides that include it

Changed in 12 of 25 guides: retyped in 1, stats in 3, abilities in 9.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Cobalion, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
UnboundChangedSteelFighting580Justified, No Guard
+ No Guard
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxChangedSteelFighting580Justified, Justified
RecordkeepersChangedSteelFighting580Sharpness
+ Sharpness − Justified
Radical RedChangedSteelFighting580Justified, Sharpness
+ Sharpness
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt EditionChanged0 -580
-91 HP, -90 Attack, -129 Defense, -90 Sp. Atk, -72 Sp. Def, -108 Speed
—
Blinding White PlusChangedSteelFighting540 -40
-1 HP, -9 Defense, +3 Sp. Def, -33 Speed
Justified, Intimidate
+ Intimidate
Pokémon Emerald ImperiumChangedSteelFighting580Justified, Sharpness
+ Sharpness
Pokémon Emerald SquaredChangedSteelFighting580Justified, Stamina
+ Stamina
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2ChangedSteelFighting580Justified, Justified
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteChangedSteelFighting580Justified, Justified
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -580
-91 HP, -90 Attack, -129 Defense, -90 Sp. Atk, -72 Sp. Def, -108 Speed
—
Pokémon OvercomplicatedChangedSteelFighting→SteelFightingOn580Marvel Scale, Reckless, Horse Hero
Emerald RogueUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Pokémon SoulgoldUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Pokémon Heart & SoulUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Pokémon R.O.W.EUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Sword and Shield Ultimate PlusUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Elite ReduxUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified, Avenger, Steelworker
Inclement EmeraldUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
GaiaUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Pokémon: Wishes of TomorrowUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Pokémon ExceededUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
HeartGold GenerationsUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified
Pokémon Mirror GoldUnchangedSteelFighting580Justified

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

BlackThis legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
White / X / Omega RubyIt has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
Black 2 / White 2 / Y / Alpha SapphireIt has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.

Names in other languages

Japaneseコバルオン
Japanese (Rōmaji)Cobalon
GermanKobalium
FrenchCobaltium
SpanishCobalion
ItalianCobalion
Korean코바르온
Chinese (Simplified)勾帕路翁
Chinese (Traditional)勾帕路翁

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.