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Cobalion Iron Will Pokémon | コバルオン Cobalon | | #638 | | | | | | | | Images on the Bulbagarden Archives | | |
Type | Ability Justified | Cacophony | Cacophony | Cacophony Hidden Ability | Cacophony Hidden Ability | Cacophony | Cacophony | |
Gender ratio | Catch rate 3 (1.6%) |
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered | Hatch time 20560 - 20816steps Egg not obtainable | |
Height 6'11" | 2.1 m | Cobalion | 0'0" | 0 m | {{{form2}}} | 0'0" | 0 m | {{{form3}}} | 0'0" | 0 m | {{{form4}}} | | Weight 551.2 lbs. | 250.0 kg | Cobalion | 0 lbs. | 0 kg | {{{form2}}} | 0 lbs. | 0 kg | {{{form3}}} | 0 lbs. | 0 kg | {{{form4}}} | |
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 | {{{form2}}} | |
Pokédex color Blue | Base friendship 35 |
External Links - On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Cobalion (Japanese: コバルオン Cobalon) is a dual-type Steel/Fighting Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
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
Major appearances
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
- 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
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 B W : #144 | | Unova B2 W2 : #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 | 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 Plain Su We Fr (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 | Trade | Expansion Pass | Frigid Sea (Only one, after finding 50 footprints) | | |
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 | | |
Held items
Stats
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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: | | |
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Notes: | - If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Dark-type moves was ¼×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was ½×.
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Learnset
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
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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
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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
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By tutoring
Generation VIII | Other generations: | V -VI -VII | | |
Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Sw | Sh | EP | Coaching | Fighting | Status | — | —% | 10 | Sw | Sh | EP | 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
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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
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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: | ★★★★★ | | | | |
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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
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 | | |
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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 | | |
More languages | Russian | Кобалион Kobalion | Transcription of English name | Thai | โคบัลออน Khoban-on | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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Related articles
- Cobalion (M15)
- Cobalion (Rumble Blast)
- Swords of Justice
- Swords of Justice (Adventures)
- Legendary Pokémon
Notes
External links
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Generation I: | Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Mewtwo |
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Generation II: | Raikou • Entei • Suicune • Lugia • Ho-Oh |
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Generation III: | Regirock • Regice • Registeel • Latias Latios • Kyogre • Groudon • Rayquaza |
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Generation IV: | Uxie • Mesprit • Azelf • Dialga • Palkia Heatran • Regigigas • Giratina • Cresselia |
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Generation V: | Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Tornadus • Thundurus Reshiram • Zekrom • Landorus • Kyurem |
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Generation VI: | Xerneas • Yveltal • Zygarde |
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Generation VII: | Type: Null • Silvally • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini Cosmog • Cosmoem • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma |
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Generation VIII: | Zacian • Zamazenta • Eternatus • Kubfu • Urshifu Regieleki • Regidrago • Glastrier • Spectrier • Calyrex |
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See also: Mythical Pokémon |