Cobalion (Pokémon)

Cobalion (Japanese: コバルオン Cobalon) is a dual-type Steel/Fighting Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
#639: Terrakion →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cobalion (disambiguation).
Cobalion
Iron Will Pokémon		 コバルオン
Cobalon
 #638

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Steel Fighting
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
 Ability
Justified Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
 Hatch time
20560 - 20816 steps
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'11" 2.1 m
Cobalion
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
551.2 lbs. 250.0 kg
Cobalion
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV		 Unknown
IV		 261
 Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Cobalion
0
HP		 0
Atk		 3
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Blue
 Base friendship
35
External Links

It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.

Along with Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo, Cobalion is a member of the Swords of Justice and is its presumed leader.

Biology

Cobalion is a quadrupedal Pokémon that possesses traits of stags and goats. It is covered in aqua blue fur and has jagged yellow horns similar in shape to thunderbolts. Its snout is a lighter shade of blue than the rest of its fur, and there is a black blaze running from its nose to the back of its head. On its long neck and hind legs, there are small gray spots. It has a white tuft of fur under its neck, resembling a cravat. On its shoulder blades are yellow protrusions that resemble fins. Its tail resembles these protrusions, albeit in the same color as its snout. Cobalion's legs have black bands with lighter fur underneath and large black hooves.

Cobalion has a composed demeanor but dislikes humans. Once, it fought against people to protect Pokémon. Its glare can make even an unruly Pokémon obey it. Cobalion is said to have the air of a leader since its birth. Cobalion is capable of calming even the most vicious of foes.

In the anime

Main series
Cobalion in the anime
Cobalion (M15)

Cobalion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside Terrakion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo. Along with Terrakion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo, Cobalion can speak through telepathy.

Minor appearances

A silhouetted Cobalion appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, Sonia picked up a book with images of Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion on the cover.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures
Cobalion in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Swords of Justice (Adventures)

In A Misunderstanding, Cobalion appears in the Mistralton Cave where his colleagues, Terrakion and Virizion, are being challenged by Trish of the Riches. Trish is startled into dropping her fire torches and causing a blaze inside the cave. The trio work together to put out the fire, then take Shoko and Trish's Pokémon away, only to give them back after persuasion from Black.

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Cobalion in Pokémon RéBURST

Monta owns a Cobalion, which he used in an attempt to weaken Kyurem enough to be able to capture it.

Pokémon RéBURST

Cobalion, along with Virizion and Terrakion, were captured by Great Gavel. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Amu.

In the TCG
Main article: Cobalion (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Cobalion appears as a Spirit alongside Terrakion and Virizion.

Game data

NPC appearances
  • Pokémon Rumble Blast: Cobalion is the main antagonist for most of the game as he and his forces have been going around stealing Glowdrops from the towns for their own selfish reasons. It is later revealed he was gathering the Glowdrops to gain entrance into the now rusted World Axle, which takes a heavy toll on his legion as they all rust. With his forces now consumed by Dark Rust, Cobalion teams up with the player to infiltrate the World Axle, and ultimately defeats Dark Rust. After the player has defeated Terrakion and Virizion, they will be rewarded with this Cobalion who will be Rusty.

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #144		 Unova
B2W2: #225
Black This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
White It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
Black 2 It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#—
X It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
Y It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
Omega Ruby It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
Alpha Sapphire It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #205		 Sinnoh
#—		 Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword This Pokémon appears in a legend alongside Terrakion and Virizion, fighting against humans in defense of the Unova region's Pokémon.
Shield From the moment it's born, this Pokémon radiates the air of a leader. Its presence will calm even vicious foes.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Mistralton Cave (Guidance Chamber) (Only one)
Black 2 White 2
Route 13 (Only one)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Pathless PlainSuWeFr (Only one, requires three Pokémon with max EVs in the player's party)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Pokémon HOME
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Frigid Sea (Only one, after finding 50 footprints)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest/Canyon: Automatically given to the player*, Cave: All (Random Legendary Encounter*)
MD GTI
Right noticeboard missions (auto-recruitment)
Rumble U
Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 2
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX27
Event: Cobalion Appears
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Sacred Blade Cliff (Special Boss)
Super MD
End of Pledge Hill, after reaching Bronze Rank
Picross
Area 27: Stage 11
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Buzzwole SeaFinal


Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
91
151 - 198 292 - 386
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
129
120 - 199 236 - 392
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
108
101 - 176 198 - 346
Total:
580
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 0×
Ground 2×
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 0×
Ground 2×
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 0×
Ground 2×
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 0×
Ground 2×
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Cobalion is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30
077 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1414 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— 00——% 15
2121 Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100100% 30
2828 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5
3535 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10
4242 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
4949 Sacred Sword Fighting Physical 09090 100100% 15
5656 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
6363 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
7070 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cobalion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10
TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10
TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cobalion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cobalion in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cobalion in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cobalion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cobalion
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cobalion
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Steel
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Steel
 Attack Power: 70 - 140 20

#300

 Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 209 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 229
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Iron Head, Stone Edge, Sacred Sword†

Evolution
Unevolved
Cobalion
 Steel  Fighting 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Cobalion images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia
  • Of the Swords of Justice, Cobalion is the only one with:
    • A type immunity.
    • A double resistance.
    • An English name that is different from the official romanization of its Japanese name.
    • French and German names that differ from each other.
  • Cobalion's Defense and Special Defense stats are the reverse of Virizion's, while their other stats are identical.

Origin

Cobalion appears to be based on the character of Athos from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Athos, Cobalion is the oldest and the de facto leader of the group. Like the others of its trio, its appearance is based on ungulates. It bears close resemblance to a markhor (a type of goat) and species of antelope such as the greater kudu or common eland. It also resembles a stag. Like the other members of its trio, its nose is shaped like that of a sheep or goat.

Name origin

Cobalion and Cobalon may be a combination of cobalt (a metal and a color) and stallion or champion.

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese コバルオン Cobalon From cobalt and possibly champion
French Cobaltium From cobalt and triumph
Spanish Cobalion Same as English name
German Kobalium From Kobalt and triumph
Italian Cobalion Same as English name
Korean 코바르온 Cobalon Transliteration of Japanese name
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 勾帕路翁 Gōupàlùwēng Transliteration of Japanese name


Notes
    Generation I: Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Mewtwo
    Generation II: Raikou • Entei • Suicune • Lugia • Ho-Oh
    Generation III: Regirock • Regice • Registeel • Latias
    Latios • Kyogre • Groudon • Rayquaza
    Generation IV: Uxie • Mesprit • Azelf • Dialga • Palkia
    Heatran • Regigigas • Giratina • Cresselia
    Generation V: Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Tornadus • Thundurus
    Reshiram • Zekrom • Landorus • Kyurem
    Generation VI: Xerneas • Yveltal • Zygarde
    Generation VII: Type: Null • Silvally • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini
    Cosmog • Cosmoem • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma
    Generation VIII: Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Kubfu • Urshifu
    Regieleki • Regidrago • Glastrier • Spectrier • Calyrex • Enamorus
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