Cobalion

Raid Guides

Cobalion Raid Counter Guide

Cobalion Raid Trio Guide

Movesets

Type Chart

Min/Max CP

How Shiny is Acquired

Raids

Original
Shiny

Pokemon Ratings

Attacker Tier List See all C

Ultra League PVP Rating See all 3 / 5

Master League PVP Rating See all 2 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Steel

Type

250.00 kg Weight

2.10 m Height

Pokemon Max CP

Level 50: 3,417

Level 40: 3,022

Level 25: 2,159 (Raid + Weather)

Level 20: 1,727 (Raid)

Level 15: 1,295 (Research Tasks)

ATK 192

DEF 229

STA 209

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Double Kick	Sacred Sword*	A
Double Kick	Close Combat	B
Double Kick	Iron Head	B
Zen Headbutt	Sacred Sword*	B-
Metal Claw	Sacred Sword*	B
Metal Claw	Iron Head	A-

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Quick	Charge	ATK
Double Kick	Stone Edge	C
Zen Headbutt	Close Combat	C
Zen Headbutt	Iron Head	C
Zen Headbutt	Stone Edge	C
Metal Claw	Close Combat	D
Metal Claw	Stone Edge	C-

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

Double Kick with Sacred Sword is the go-to moveset for Cobalion, as it gives this Sword of Justice an edge.
Metal Claw pairs with Iron Head to make Cobailion a reasonable Steel-type attacker, though since Steel and Fighting have such overlapping coverage, this set will see less use.
Zen Headbutt is just worse than Metal Claw, so there's no real argument towards using it, but Sacred Sword is so strong that this pair has higher DPS than the double Steel set.
Close Combat is worse in every way than the exclusive Sacred Sword. It's also worse than Iron Head where they would both be Super Effective.
Stone Edge is a good charge move, but lacking STAB puts it behind the other options.

PVE Overview

Once a disappointment, the September 2022 Moveset Update hit Cobalion hard. The addition of Double Kick completes its long-dreamed-of Fighting Type moveset, and allows it to soar above where it once stood. In all fairness it's not flying very high, as it's still really mediocre, but at least it's better than it once was!

Ah, but Cobalion walks so that Terrakion can fly (In this analogy, Virizion is also walking, maybe even crawling). Sacred Sword had to be balanced around all three legendaries in the Sword of Justice trio, and maybe even Keldeo too. For this reason, Sacred Sword Cobalion still isn't enough to make it a huge PvE force.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Double Kick	Sacred Sword* Stone Edge	A
Double Kick	Sacred Sword* Iron Head	A-

PvP Moveset Explanation

Double Kick + Sacred Sword and Stone Edge or Iron Head

Double Kick is a good STAB Fast Attack that provides solid energy gain. Metal Claw and Zen Headbutt are awful for PvP.

All of Cobalion's charge moves can be useful depending on the format. Sacred Sword is absolutely your first choice, as it's Cobalion's strongest standalone move. Stone Edge and Iron Head are basically down to preference, though Stone Edge is the stronger move in a vacuum. Close Combat can be used over Sacred Sword for potentially greater payoffs, but Sacred Sword's reliability is often preferred.

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: N/A

As of right now the only way to obtain Cobalion is through raids, and even if traded to reroll its IVs, the CP would still be too high to qualify for Great League. Maybe in the future Cobalion will be obtainable through Research Breakthrough, in which case it can be eligible for this league.

Ultra League: 4 / 5

Thanks to the Season 12 addition of Double Kick, Cobalion now possesses a complete package of great typing, excellent moves, and solid stats. It possesses a wide coverage thanks to Sacred Sword and Stone Edge; even Nidoqueen, a Pokemon that resists both moves, can find itself struggling to beat Cobalion. Beware of Runerigus, Deoxys-D, Trevenant, and Buzzwole, as they easily withstand Cobalion's Fighting assaults while taking little from Stone Edge, while they can do some very nasty things in return.

Master League: 2 / 5

A highly specialized Dialga counter with anti Flying coverage in Stone Edge, Cobalion's role is unfortunately not very unique in the Master League. With Pokemon like Excadrill and Melmetal around, Cobalion isn't exactly offering what they can't already do. To make matters worse, Cobalion's performance against Charmers isn't exactly the brightest. Nonetheless, with a good moveset, passable stats, and a decent typing, Cobalion can find itself being picked in some sort of limited format. But in the context of open Master League, it still falls a little short.

Fast Moves

Metal Claw

More Info

Steel

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.70	0.20	10.00		11.43	14.29

Zen Headbutt

More Info

Psychic

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.10	0.20	9.09		10.91	13.64

Double Kick

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.00	0.50	13.00		10.00	12.50

Charge Moves

100

Close Combat

1 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.30	1.30	0.00	1.00	43.48	54.35		43.48

Iron Head

2 Energy

More Info

Steel

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.90	0.40	0.00	1.20	31.58	39.47		37.89

100

Stone Edge

1 Energy

More Info

Rock

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.30	1.40	0.00	1.00	43.48	54.35		43.48

Elite Charge Moves

Sacred Sword

3 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.20	1.40	0.00	1.67	45.83	57.29		76.39

Other

Flee Rate	10.0 %
Buddy Distance	20 km
Capture Rate	2.0 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage

Resistant

	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Fighting Medal

None

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Steel Medal

None

Bronze

Silver

Gold

		Normal	Nice!	Great!	Excellent!
No Berry	-
No Berry	Curve
Razz Berry	-
Razz Berry	Curve
Golden Razz Berry	-
Golden Razz Berry	Curve

Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

Stardust	Level	Min CP	Max CP
200	1	37	42
200	1.5	76	88
200	2	116	133
200	2.5	155	179
400	3	195	225
400	3.5	235	270
400	4	274	316
400	4.5	314	362
600	5	353	407
600	5.5	393	453
600	6	433	498
600	6.5	472	544
800	7	512	590
800	7.5	551	635
800	8	591	681
800	8.5	631	727
1000	9	670	772
1000	9.5	710	818
1000	10	749	863
1000	10.5	787	907
1300	11	824	950
1300	11.5	862	993
1300	12	899	1036
1300	12.5	937	1079
1600	13	974	1122
1600	13.5	1012	1166
1600	14	1049	1209
1600	14.5	1086	1252
1900	15	1124	1295
1900	15.5	1161	1338
1900	16	1199	1381
1900	16.5	1236	1424
2200	17	1274	1468
2200	17.5	1311	1511
2200	18	1349	1554
2200	18.5	1386	1597
2500	19	1424	1640
2500	19.5	1461	1683
2500	20	1499	1727
2500	20.5	1536	1770
3000	21	1574	1813
3000	21.5	1611	1856
3000	22	1649	1899
3000	22.5	1686	1943
3500	23	1724	1986
3500	23.5	1761	2029
3500	24	1798	2072
3500	24.5	1836	2115
4000	25	1873	2159
4000	25.5	1911	2202
4000	26	1948	2245
4000	26.5	1986	2288
4500	27	2023	2331
4500	27.5	2061	2374
4500	28	2098	2418
4500	28.5	2136	2461
5000	29	2173	2504
5000	29.5	2211	2547
5000	30	2248	2590
5000	30.5	2267	2612
6000	31	2286	2634
6000	31.5	2305	2655
6000	32	2323	2677
6000	32.5	2342	2698
7000	33	2361	2720
7000	33.5	2379	2742
7000	34	2398	2763
7000	34.5	2417	2785
8000	35	2436	2806
8000	35.5	2454	2828
8000	36	2473	2849
8000	36.5	2492	2871
9000	37	2511	2893
9000	37.5	2529	2914
9000	38	2548	2936
9000	38.5	2567	2957
10000	39	2586	2979
10000	39.5	2604	3000
10000	40	2623	3022

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Cobalion

Raid Guides

Table of Contents

Pokemon Ratings

Pokemon Stats

PVE Movesets Grades

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

PVE Overview

PVP Movesets Grades

PvP Moveset Explanation

Double Kick + Sacred Sword and Stone Edge or Iron Head

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: N/A

Ultra League: 4 / 5

Master League: 2 / 5

Fast Moves

Charge Moves

Elite Charge Moves

Other

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

Resistant

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Fighting Medal

Steel Medal

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