Cobalion Pokemon Guide

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Cobalion Pokemon Guide

Cobalion is a Steel / Fighting-type Pokemon. This guide covers Cobalion’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Cobalion

Shiny Form

Shiny Cobalion

Cobalion Description

Cobalion is a Steel and Fighting-type Legendary Pokemon and one of the Swords of Justice. It is known for strong Defense, useful resistances and a calm, commanding design.

Cobalion Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Cobalion, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Cobalion

National Dex

#0638

Type

Steel / Fighting

Species

Iron Will Pokemon

Height

6’11” / 2.1 m

210 cm

Weight

551.2 lbs / 250.0 kg

250.0 kg

Abilities

Justified

Cobalion Stats

Use the stat table below to review Cobalion’s base stats across Pokemon games.

Cobalion Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Cobalion’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Iron Head

Reliable Steel-type STAB that can hit Fairy, Rock and Ice-type Pokemon.

Close Combat

A powerful Fighting-type attack for major physical damage.

Sacred Sword

A signature-style Fighting move that ignores stat changes in many games.

Stone Edge

Coverage against Flying and Fire-type Pokemon.

Volt Switch

A pivot move that helps Cobalion keep momentum when available.

Flash Cannon

A special Steel-type option for mixed or special sets.

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack and can turn Cobalion into a physical threat.

Stealth Rock

A strong support option in formats where Cobalion can set entry hazards.

Cobalion All Moves

Use the section below to view Cobalion’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–
7	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
14	Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	–	–
21	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
28	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
35	Metal Burst	Steel	Physical	–	100
42	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
49	Sacred Sword	Fighting	Physical	90	100
56	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
63	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
70	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
TM	Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	80	–
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Coaching	Fighting	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
TM	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	–	85
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Reflect	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	–
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	–	90
TM	Upper Hand	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100
TM	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Cobalion Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Cobalion is a Steel / Fighting-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Steel / Fighting

Weaknesses

Fighting, Ground, Fire

Resistances

Normal, Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Rock

Immunity

Poison

Cobalion Abilities

Cobalion’s abilities shape how it performs in battle across different Pokemon games.

Cobalion Evolution

Cobalion does not evolve. It is a standalone Legendary Pokemon.

Legendary

Cobalion

Does not evolve

Where to Find Cobalion in Pokemon Games

Cobalion is a Legendary Pokemon whose availability depends on the game. It is usually found through a special encounter, post-game event, DLC area or transfer.

Generation 1 to 4: Earlier Pokemon Games

Game	Where to Find
Earlier Games	Not available in this generation.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Black	Special Legendary encounter in Unova.
Pokemon White	Special Legendary encounter in Unova.
Pokemon Black 2	Special Legendary encounter in Unova.
Pokemon White 2	Special Legendary encounter in Unova.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon X	Transfer from another game when available.
Pokemon Y	Transfer from another game when available.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Sun	Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Pokemon Moon	Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Transfer from Pokemon Bank or obtain through supported special methods when available.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Sword	Obtain through DLC areas, transfer or supported availability depending on the Pokemon.
Pokemon Shield	Obtain through DLC areas, transfer or supported availability depending on the Pokemon.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Not available in this game unless transferred through supported services.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Not available in this game unless transferred through supported services.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer, evolve or catch depending on current game compatibility and DLC availability.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer, evolve or catch depending on current game compatibility and DLC availability.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data should be checked against current Legends Z-A availability and updates.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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