Cubone Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Cubone Pokemon Guide

Cubone is a Ground-type Pokemon known for wearing a skull helmet, carrying a bone club and evolution into Marowak.

Normal Form

Cubone

Shiny Form

Shiny Cubone

Cubone Description

Cubone is known as the Lonely Pokemon. It evolves into Marowak at Level 28, with Alolan evolution rules in Alola.

Cubone Quick Facts

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

Name

Cubone

National Dex

#0104

Type

Ground

Species

Lonely Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

40 cm

Weight

14.3 lbs / 6.5 kg

6.5 kg

Abilities

Rock Head, Lightning Rod, Battle Armor

Cubone Stats

Cubone has solid Defense and usable Attack, but low Speed.

Cubone Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Cubone uses Ground, Rock, Normal and bone-themed moves across Pokemon games.

Bonemerang

A signature-style Ground-type attack associated with Cubone and Marowak.

Bone Club

A classic Ground-type bone attack.

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack and one of the best moves for the line.

Dig

Ground-type damage that fits Cubone burrowing theme.

Rock Slide

Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Double-Edge

A strong Normal-type attack that pairs well with Rock Head in some games.

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack for physical sweeping sets.

Shadow Bone

A Ghost-type bone attack associated with Alolan Marowak.

Cubone All Moves

Cubone can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Cubone’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Growl	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
4	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	–	100
8	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
12	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
16	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
20	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
24	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
29	Bone Rush	Ground	Physical	25	90
32	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
36	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	100
40	Bonemerang	Ground	Physical	50	90
44	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
48	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100
TM	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75
TM	Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Screech	Normal	Status	–	85
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Ancient Power	Rock	Special	60	100
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	–	–
Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
Detect	Fighting	Status	–	–
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
Perish Song	Normal	Status	–	–
Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	130	100

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Scorching Sands	Ground	Special	70	100

Cubone Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Cubone is a Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Poison and Rock-type moves plus an Electric immunity, but leaves it weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Ground

Weaknesses

Water, Grass, Ice

Resistances

Poison, Rock

Immunity

Electric

Cubone Abilities

Cubone abilities support its main battle role and help define how it is used across Pokemon games.

Cubone Evolution

Cubone evolves into Marowak at Level 28. In Alola, Cubone evolves into Alolan Marowak at night.

Stage 1

Cubone

Starting form

Stage 2

Marowak

Evolves from Cubone at Level 28

Regional Evolution

Alolan Marowak

Evolves from Cubone at night in Alola

Where to Find Cubone in Pokemon Games

Cubone is often found in towers, caves, rocky areas and locations tied to Marowak lore.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Red	Pokemon Tower.
Pokemon Blue	Pokemon Tower.
Pokemon Yellow	Pokemon Tower.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Gold	Rock Tunnel.
Pokemon Silver	Rock Tunnel.
Pokemon Crystal	Rock Tunnel.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed	Pokemon Tower and Sevault Canyon.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Pokemon Tower and Sevault Canyon.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Trade or migrate from another game.

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

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Black	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or migrate from another game.

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

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon X	Glittering Cave.
Pokemon Y	Glittering Cave.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Sun	Wela Volcano Park.
Pokemon Moon	Wela Volcano Park.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Wela Volcano Park.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Wela Volcano Park.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Rock Tunnel and Pokemon Tower.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Rock Tunnel and Pokemon Tower.

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

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Sword	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shield	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 203 and Spacious Cave.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 203 and Spacious Cave.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Cubone
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Trade or migrate from another game.

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