Cobalion (#0638) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP91151–198292–386

Atk9085–156166–306

Def129120–199236–392

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD7269–136134–267

Spe108101–176198–346

Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 108). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+176Max160No SP128Min115Scarf264Tailwind352

At max Speed, Cobalion outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Rock¼×Dark½×Dragon½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGhostWaterElectricPsychicFairy

Abilities

Justified
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

4.87% of teams · rank #38 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Justified
Nature: Timid
EVs: 112 HP / 144 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Water

Stealth Rock
Volt Switch
Body Press
Thunder Wave

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players5.07%
Rated 1500+5.36%
Rated 1630+4.87%
Rated 1760+3.86%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.87%

Moves

Stealth Rock89.8%
Volt Switch87.6%
Body Press78.4%
Thunder Wave56.4%
Taunt30.3%
Close Combat13.8%
Iron Defense10.5%
Iron Head9.1%
Swords Dance3.4%
Brick Break3%

Items

Rocky Helmet78.7%
Leftovers16.6%
Red Card2.4%
Light Clay0.6%
Life Orb0.5%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.4%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 112 HP / 144 Def / 252 Spe28.9%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD11.9%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.8%
Jolly 112 HP / 140 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe8.2%
Timid 120 HP / 136 Def / 252 Spe5.1%

Tera types

Water31.9%
Ghost25.8%
Fairy16.2%
Steel13.9%

Common teammates

Latios52.5%
Lokix35.6%
Excadrill29.6%
Greninja20.1%
Serperior16.5%
Mandibuzz16.5%
Scizor15.6%
Keldeo14.9%

Checks & counters

Latios77.4%
Skarmory48.1%
Slowking42.4%
Lokix27.6%
Tinkaton24.6%
Mandibuzz20.6%

Evolution

Cobalion does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

7Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

14Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

21Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

28RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

35Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

42Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

49Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

56Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

63Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

70Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM48Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Iron Will Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#144Updated Unova#225Crown Tundra#205Hyperspace#115

From the moment it’s born, this Pokémon radiates the air of a leader. Its presence will calm even vicious foes.
Shield
This Pokémon appears in a legend alongside Terrakion and Virizion, fighting against humans in defense of the Unova region’s Pokémon.
Sword
It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
White · X · Omega Ruby
This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
Black