Cobalion
Steel/Fighting-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 630.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Metal Claw Sacred Sword
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sacred Sword is an Elite TM move. Sacred Sword costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Cobalion takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 630
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,727 CP
Cobalion moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Kick STAB | Fighting | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
| Metal Claw Best STAB | Steel | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Sacred Sword Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 1.0s | 50 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Kick | Fighting | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4.00 | 6.00 |
| Metal Claw | Steel | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.00 | 7.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | 60 | 35 | 1.71 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Metal Claw (12 DPS); Double Kick builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Sacred Sword is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Cobalion raid guide
Best counters against Cobalion
How to get Cobalion
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 76 | 2,612 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 76 | 2,828 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,690 | 1,770 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,103 | 2,202 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,690 | 1,770 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,278 | 1,338 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,690 | 1,770 |
Is Cobalion good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cobalion has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (229 Defense / 209 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 133 |
| Lv 3 | 225 |
| Lv 4 | 316 |
| Lv 5 | 407 |
| Lv 6 | 498 |
| Lv 7 | 590 |
| Lv 8 | 681 |
| Lv 9 | 772 |
| Lv 10 | 863 |
| Lv 11 | 950 |
| Lv 12 | 1,036 |
| Lv 13 | 1,122 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,209 |
| Lv 15 | 1,295 |
| Lv 16 | 1,381 |
| Lv 17 | 1,468 |
| Lv 18 | 1,554 |
| Lv 19 | 1,640 |
| Lv 20 | 1,727 |
| Lv 21 | 1,813 |
| Lv 22 | 1,899 |
| Lv 23 | 1,986 |
| Lv 24 | 2,072 |
| Lv 25 | 2,159 |
| Lv 26 | 2,245 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,331 |
| Lv 28 | 2,418 |
| Lv 29 | 2,504 |
| Lv 30 | 2,590 |
| Lv 31 | 2,634 |
| Lv 32 | 2,677 |
| Lv 33 | 2,720 |
| Lv 34 | 2,763 |
| Lv 35 | 2,806 |
| Lv 36 | 2,849 |
| Lv 37 | 2,893 |
| Lv 38 | 2,936 |
| Lv 39 | 2,979 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,022 |
| Lv 41 | 3,060 |
| Lv 42 | 3,099 |
| Lv 43 | 3,138 |
| Lv 44 | 3,177 |
| Lv 45 | 3,216 |
| Lv 46 | 3,256 |
| Lv 47 | 3,296 |
| Lv 48 | 3,336 |
| Lv 49 | 3,376 |
| Lv 50 | 3,417 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0638
- Height
- 2.10 m
- Weight
- 250.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Game ID
- V0638_POKEMON_COBALION
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cobalion in Pokemon GO?
Cobalion's best moveset is Metal Claw (fast) with Sacred Sword (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Cobalion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cobalion takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Cobalion's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cobalion reaches 3,417 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,022 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Cobalion?
A perfect 15/15/15 Cobalion shows 1,727 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,159 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Cobalion in Pokemon GO?
Cobalion spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Cobalion be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Cobalion depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.