Cobalion
Table of Contents
Cobalion is a Legendary Steel and Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Steel and Fighting-type Pokémon, Cobalion is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.
Cobalion's maximum Combat Power stat is 3417 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Double Kick / Sacred Sword. Cobalion encounters are boosted during Snow and Cloudy weather. Shiny Cobalion is available! ✨
Cobalion Stats and Max CP
Cobalion's Tier Ranking
Cobalion Type Chart
Cobalion takes increased damage from:
Cobalion takes reduced damage from:
Moves Analysis
# | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | DPS | TDO | Score 🔽 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12.97 | 330.4 | 11.82 | ||
| 2. | 12.77 | 325.4 | 11.64 | ||
| 3. | 11.05 | 281.4 | 10.06 | ||
| 4. | 10.66 | 271.7 | 9.71 | ||
| 5. | 10.45 | 266.1 | 9.52 | ||
| 6. | 9.98 | 254.3 | 9.10 | ||
| 7. | 9.90 | 252.2 | 9.01 | ||
| 8. | 9.89 | 252.0 | 9.01 |
Fast Attacks
Double Kick10
13
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 13 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.3s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 12 Effects Double Kick has no special effects.See Double Kick details page ↗
Zen Headbutt11
9
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Poison
- 62.5%
Steel
Psychic
- 39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 11 Energy 9 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 6 Effects Zen Headbutt has no special effects.See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
Metal Claw6
5
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 5 Weather boost
Snow
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s Trainer Battles Damage 5 Energy 7 Effects Metal Claw has no special effects.See Metal Claw details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Close Combat105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 45 Effects Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Sacred Sword *50
33
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 33 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.3s - 0.8s Trainer Battles Damage 60 Energy 35 Effects Sacred Sword has no special effects.See Sacred Sword details page ↗
Stone Edge105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Bug
Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 55 Effects Stone Edge has no special effects.See Stone Edge details page ↗
Iron Head60
50
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
- 62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 60 Energy 50 Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 50 Effects Iron Head has no special effects.See Iron Head details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Cobalion's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Cobalion's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Cobalion has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Cobalion in the meta
PvE Analysis
Recommended moves
- Steel Attacker:
Metal Claw
Iron Head - Fighting Attacker:
Double Kick
Sacred Sword *
Cobalion is a defensive Pokémon, with respectable bulk but low offensive power. As a result, it is not a preferred choice for PvE battles. 📉
💎 Best PvE moveset: Double Kick, Sacred Sword
⚔️ Raids
Whether as a Fighting-type or Steel-type, there are many superior options, leaving Cobalion overshadowed.
🛡️ Gyms
Legendaries can't be placed in Pokémon GO Gyms. ❌
PvP Analysis
Recommended moves
- Ultra League:
Double Kick
Sacred Sword
Stone Edge - Master League:
Double Kick
Sacred Sword
Stone Edge
💎 Cobalion’s best moveset for PvP: Double Kick, Sacred Sword, Stone Edge
🔵 Great League
N/A
🟡 Ultra League
Cobalion is one of the strongest Pokémon in the Ultra League, as its defensive stat distribution fits perfectly in this format. The Steel/Fighting typing provides an excellent combination, with Steel offering key resistances while Fighting ensures great offensive coverage. 😁
Stone Edge pairs exceptionally well with Sacred Sword, allowing Cobalion to handle a significant portion of the meta. A great investment for PvP! ✌️
🟣 Master League
Due to its underwhelming offensive stats, Cobalion loses much of its effectiveness in the Master League. It scores a few wins against expected opponents, but is generally not a standout performer. 👎
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #638 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.1 m |
| Weight | 250 kg |
| Region | Generation 5 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Catch Rate | 2% |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
Cobalion has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
More information
Cobalion family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Cobalion in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Size information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.03 m | 1.05 m | 2.1 m | 3.15 m | 3.26 m |
Cobalion's height ranges from 1.03 m to 3.26 m, with the average being 2.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Cobalion in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 1.029 m | 1.05 m |
| 3′05″ | 3′05″ | |
| XS | 1.05 m | 2.1 m |
| 3′05″ | 6′11″ | |
| M | 1.575 m | 2.625 m |
| 5′02″ | 8′07″ | |
| XL | 2.625 m | 3.15 m |
| 8′07″ | 10′04″ | |
| XXL | 3.15 m | 3.255 m |
| 10′04″ | 10′08″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Cobalion CP Chart
Cobalion's has 3417 max CP (at Level 50). A Cobalion obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1649 CP to 1727 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2061 CP to 2159 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Cobalion can be found in the 1237 CP to 1295 CP range.
| 3417 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1237 CP - 1295 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1649 CP - 1727 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1649 CP - 1727 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2061 CP - 2159 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Cobalion Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 CP | 2 | 133 CP | 3 | 225 CP |
| 4 | 316 CP | 5 | 407 CP | 6 | 498 CP |
| 7 | 590 CP | 8 | 681 CP | 9 | 772 CP |
| 10 | 863 CP | 11 | 950 CP | 12 | 1036 CP |
| 13 | 1122 CP | 14 | 1209 CP | 15 | 1295 CP |
| 16 | 1381 CP | 17 | 1468 CP | 18 | 1554 CP |
| 19 | 1640 CP | 20 | 1727 CP | 21 | 1813 CP |
| 22 | 1899 CP | 23 | 1986 CP | 24 | 2072 CP |
| 25 | 2159 CP | 26 | 2245 CP | 27 | 2331 CP |
| 28 | 2418 CP | 29 | 2504 CP | 30 | 2590 CP |
| 31 | 2634 CP | 32 | 2677 CP | 33 | 2720 CP |
| 34 | 2763 CP | 35 | 2806 CP | 36 | 2849 CP |
| 37 | 2893 CP | 38 | 2936 CP | 39 | 2979 CP |
| 40 | 3022 CP | 41 | 3060 CP | 42 | 3099 CP |
| 43 | 3138 CP | 44 | 3177 CP | 45 | 3216 CP |
| 46 | 3256 CP | 47 | 3296 CP | 48 | 3336 CP |
| 49 | 3376 CP | 50 | 3417 CP |
Mega Pokémon that boost Cobalion
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Cobalion's Steel and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Cobalion.
Steel
Fighting
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
Cobalion Pokémon GO Power Up Costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Cobalion Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Cobalion from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Cobalion in Pokémon GO.
Complete Cobalion Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Cobalion Pokédex entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cobalion’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Steel and Fighting-type Pokémon, Cobalion is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.
What are the best moves for Cobalion in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Cobalion in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Sacred Sword. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.971 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 330.439.
How does Cobalion perform in Raids?
Cobalion's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Cobalion rank as a Steel-type attacker?
Cobalion is an F-Tier Steel-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
How does Cobalion rank as a Fighting-type attacker?
Cobalion is a C-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #45. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.
What Mega Pokémon boost Cobalion?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Cobalion: Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, Mega Lucario, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, and Mega Falinks.
What is Cobalion’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Cobalion’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3022 CP and 3417 CP at Level 50.
Can Cobalion be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Cobalion can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Cobalion Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Cobalion cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.


















