Cobalion

Official artwork of CobalionSteel Fighting Shiny Pokémon icon

Cobalion is a Steel and Fighting-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 3417 in Pokémon GO. Cobalion's best moveset is Double Kick and Sacred Sword. It is weather boosted by Snow and Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Unova region. Shiny Cobalion is available in Pokémon GO.

Cobalion is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel, Bug, Poison, and Rock-type moves.

Stats

Max CP3417 CP
Attack192 ATK
Defense229 DEF
Stamina209 STA
Weather Boost
  • snowSnow
  • cloudyCloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedCobalion can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance20 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#638
Height2.1 m
Weight250 kg
RegionUnova Generation 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate2%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
100 Candy
100000 Candy

Cobalion type chart

Takes increased damage
FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
BugBug39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
RockRock39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Cobalion's best moves and movesets

Moves

Cobalion's best moveset is Double Kick and Sacred Sword, with 14.75 DPS (damage per second) and 559.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Cobalion Sacred Sword.

Best Cobalion moves
DPS14.75
TDO559.36
Score30.8
Weather Boost
  • cloudy
If you can't get Cobalion's best moveset, be aware that you will lose ~19.3% DPS and TDO when using Metal Claw and Close Combat, Cobalion's second best moveset. Try to get Cobalion's strongest moveset - Double Kick and Sacred Sword - if you can!

Cobalion moves comparison

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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.FightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *14.75559.430.8
      2.SteelMetal Claw FightingSacred Sword *14.57552.830.4
      3.PsychicZen Headbutt FightingSacred Sword *12.83486.726.8
      4.SteelMetal Claw FightingClose Combat 11.91451.624.8
      5.SteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 11.88450.624.8
      6.FightingDouble Kick SteelIron Head 11.63441.124.3
      7.FightingDouble Kick FightingClose Combat 11.55438.224.1
      8.SteelMetal Claw RockStone Edge 11.07420.023.1
      9.FightingDouble Kick RockStone Edge 10.57400.822.0
      10.PsychicZen Headbutt SteelIron Head 10.30390.821.5
      11.PsychicZen Headbutt FightingClose Combat 10.02380.020.9
      12.PsychicZen Headbutt RockStone Edge 9.25351.019.3

      Fast Attacks

      • SteelMetal Claw8Damage7Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration0.7s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy6

        Effects
        Metal Claw has no special effects.
        See Metal Claw details page ↗
      • PsychicZen Headbutt12Damage10Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
      • FightingDouble Kick10Damage13Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Double Kick
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy12

        Effects
        Double Kick has no special effects.
        See Double Kick details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • RockStone Edge100Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window0.7s - 2.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy55

        Effects
        Stone Edge has no special effects.
        See Stone Edge details page ↗
      • SteelIron Head60Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage60
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Iron Head has no special effects.
        See Iron Head details page ↗
      • FightingClose Combat100Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.3s
        Damage window1.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
        See Close Combat details page ↗
      • FightingSacred Sword *55Damage33Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Sacred Sword
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.2s
        Damage window0.5s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy35

        Effects
        Sacred Sword has no special effects.
        See Sacred Sword details page ↗
      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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Cobalion's Max CP is at Level 50. Cobalion Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP3417 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1237 CP - 1295 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1649 CP - 1727 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1649 CP - 1727 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • snowSnow
      • cloudyCloudy
      2061 CP - 2159 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore 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.

      Cobalion Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      142 CP2133 CP3225 CP
      4316 CP5407 CP6498 CP
      7590 CP8681 CP9772 CP
      10863 CP11950 CP121036 CP
      131122 CP141209 CP151295 CP
      161381 CP171468 CP181554 CP
      191640 CP201727 CP211813 CP
      221899 CP231986 CP242072 CP
      252159 CP262245 CP272331 CP
      282418 CP292504 CP302590 CP
      312634 CP322677 CP332720 CP
      342763 CP352806 CP362849 CP
      372893 CP382936 CP392979 CP
      403022 CP413060 CP423099 CP
      433138 CP443177 CP453216 CP
      463256 CP473296 CP483336 CP
      493376 CP503417 CP

      Cobalion evolution chart

      Family
      Family

      Cobalion has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Cobalion

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Cobalion's Steel and Fighting-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Cobalion.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega Blaziken
      FireFighting
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
      Steel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
      NormalFighting
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Cobalion Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Cobalion in Pokémon GO is 2.50%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 6.25% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 9.23%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -3.73%4.27%5.54%6.79%
                Curve6.25%7.16%9.23%11.26%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 4.46%5.11%6.61%8.09%
                Curve7.46%8.53%10.97%13.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 6.13%7.02%9.06%11.05%
                Curve10.20%11.64%14.91%18.05%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Cobalion, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Cobalion family

                Family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Cobalion in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalion

                List of Cobalion costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Cobalion costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Cobalion high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Cobalion. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Cobalion Pokédex entries

                Unova
                VersionsPokédex entry
                BlackThis legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
                WhiteIt has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
                Black 2, White 2It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
                X, Omega RubyIt has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
                Y, Alpha SapphireIt has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
                SwordThis Pokémon appears in a legend alongside Terrakion and Virizion, fighting against humans in defense of the Unova region’s Pokémon.
                ShieldFrom the moment it’s born, this Pokémon radiates the air of a leader. Its presence will calm even vicious foes.