#0638 SteelFighting Legendary

Cobalion

Steel/Fighting-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 630.

Gen 5 · Unova Boosted in Cloudy, Snow
Check IVs
Max CP
3,417
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,022
Attack
192
Defense
229
Stamina
209
Cobalion Pokemon GO sprite

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

Attack 192
Defense 229
Stamina 209
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
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

Not in raids
Status
Cobalion is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Cobalion

1
Mega Lucario
Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 31.2DPS 512TDO 2
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 30.8DPS 538TDO 3
Blacephalon
Blacephalon Incinerate491 28.7DPS 330TDO 4
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 28.3DPS 609TDO 5
Primal Groudon
Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 28.0DPS 897TDO 6
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 27.2DPS 349TDO
Counters carrying Fighting, Fire, Ground moves deal the most damage.

How to get Cobalion

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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

Cobalion in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Road of Legends 6 Jul 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Cobalion good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Cobalion has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Sacred Sword. Sacred Sword is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Cobalion's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Cobalion takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground. It resists Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel. Bug, Poison, Rock damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Cobalion's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Cobalion reaches 3,417 CP at level 50 and 3,022 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Cobalion?

A 15/15/15 Cobalion shows 1,727 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,159 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,295 CP.

How do you get Cobalion in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Cobalion be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Cobalion is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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