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Coalossal is a Rock and Fire-type Pokemon from the Galar region, known for its huge defensive presence, Steam Engine ability, coal-powered design and evolution from Carkol. This guide covers Coalossal’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Gigantamax Coalossal and current Pokemon game availability.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Coalossal guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Coalossal is the final evolution of Rolycoly and Carkol. It is a Rock and Fire-type Pokemon known for its coal mountain design, high Defense, useful utility moves and Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Competitive Overview
Coalossal can be useful in competitive play when it has the right support. Its high Defense, access to Stealth Rock, strong Rock and Fire-type attacks and Steam Engine ability give it a clear role on certain teams.
Coalossal’s biggest strengths are its bulk, hazard utility and ability-based speed pressure. Its biggest issue is its Rock and Fire typing, which leaves it with major weaknesses to Water and Ground-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Coalossal, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Coalossal
National Dex
#0839
Type
Rock / Fire
Species
Coal Pokemon
Height
9’02” / 2.8 m
280 cm
Weight
684.5 lbs / 310.5 kg
310.5 kg
Abilities
Steam Engine, Flame Body, Flash Fire
Coalossal has very high HP and Defense with solid offensive stats, but it is extremely slow before Steam Engine activates.
Coalossal uses Rock, Fire, Ground and Steel coverage along with support moves that fit its bulky role. These are some of Coalossal’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Coalossal’s signature utility move, lowering the target’s Speed and making it weaker to Fire-type attacks.
A heavy Fire-type attack that fits Coalossal’s high weight and can punish lighter opponents.
A high-power Rock-type attack that gives Coalossal strong damage against Fire, Flying, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
A reliable Rock-type move that is especially useful in double battles because it can hit both opposing Pokemon.
A powerful Fire-type attack that gives Coalossal immediate damage when recoil is acceptable.
A strong support move that chips opposing Pokemon when they switch in.
A strong Ground-type coverage move for hitting Rock, Steel, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
A Steel-type option that benefits from Coalossal’s massive weight against lighter targets.
Coalossal can learn Rock, Fire, Ground, Steel and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Coalossal’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Coalossal is a Rock and Fire-type Pokemon. This gives it several useful resistances, but it also creates major weaknesses to Water and Ground-type moves.
Type
Rock / Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground, Fighting and Rock
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice and Fairy
Immunity
None
Coalossal’s abilities help it gain Speed, punish contact or switch into Fire-type attacks depending on the game and format.
Raises Coalossal’s Speed sharply when it is hit by a Fire or Water-type move, which can create sudden offensive pressure.
May burn opposing Pokemon that make contact with Coalossal, helping it weaken physical attackers.
Coalossal’s hidden ability makes it immune to Fire-type attacks and powers up its own Fire-type moves after being hit by one.
Coalossal evolves from Carkol, which evolves from Rolycoly. The full Coalossal evolution line is Rolycoly, Carkol and Coalossal.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Rolycoly at Level 18
Stage 3
Evolves from Carkol at Level 34
Coalossal’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Coalossal is obtained by evolving Rolycoly into Carkol at Level 18 and then evolving Carkol into Coalossal at Level 34.
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Coalossal had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found in Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Lake of Outrage, Ballimere Lake and Lakeside Cave. Coalossal can also be obtained by evolving Carkol at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Lake of Outrage, Ballimere Lake and Lakeside Cave. Coalossal can also be obtained by evolving Carkol at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve from Carkol at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve from Carkol at Level 34. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Coalossal |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Coalossal is Coalossal’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps Coalossal’s Rock and Fire typing while gaining a towering furnace-like design and access to the G-Max Move G-Max Volcalith.
Category
Coal Pokemon
Type
Rock / Fire
Height
137’10” / 42.0 m
Weight
Unknown
Gigantamax Coalossal’s blazing coal furnace burns even hotter when powered by Gigantamax energy. Its signature G-Max Volcalith gives it a major form to track for Sword and Shield coverage.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Coalossal. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Coalossal is a Rock and Fire-type Pokemon.
Coalossal is weak to Water, Ground, Fighting and Rock-type moves. Water and Ground are especially dangerous because Coalossal has major weaknesses to them.
Coalossal evolves from Carkol at Level 34. Carkol evolves from Rolycoly at Level 18.
Coalossal’s abilities are Steam Engine, Flame Body and the hidden ability Flash Fire.
Coalossal’s best moves often include Tar Shot, Heat Crash, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Flare Blitz, Stealth Rock, Earthquake and Heavy Slam.
Yes, Coalossal can be useful because of its high Defense, support moves, Rock and Fire attacks and ability options.
The most common way to get Coalossal is to evolve Carkol at Level 34 after evolving Rolycoly into Carkol at Level 18.
Yes, Coalossal has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
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