Copperajah (#0879) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP122182–229354–448

Atk130121–200238–394

Def6966–133128–260

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD6966–133128–260

Spe3031–9058–174

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Copperajah outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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

Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

GhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Sheer Force
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Heavy MetalHidden ability
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

17.61% of teams · rank #5 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Careful
EVs: 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
Tera Type: Dragon

Knock Off
Stealth Rock
Heavy Slam
Earthquake

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

Usage by rating

All players10.54%
Rated 1500+12.58%
Rated 1630+17.61%
Rated 1760+36.58%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.61%

Moves

Knock Off87.7%
Stealth Rock74%
Heavy Slam53.4%
Earthquake42.9%
Iron Head32.5%
Whirlwind26.7%
Protect18.6%
Flash Cannon14.2%
Earth Power14.1%
Rest9%

Items

Leftovers66.9%
Chople Berry15.7%
Assault Vest15.4%
Life Orb0.9%
Expert Belt0.5%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.4%

Abilities

66.8%
33.2%

EV spreads

Careful 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe18.8%
Modest 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 Spe13%
Careful 252 HP / 228 SpD / 28 Spe11.2%
Careful 140 HP / 116 Atk / 252 SpD9%
Adamant 128 HP / 252 Atk / 128 Spe6.8%

Tera types

Dragon46.5%
Ghost15.6%
Flying13.3%
Ground10.6%

Common teammates

Chandelure36.8%
Gligar30.4%
Ambipom30%
Flamigo29.4%
Flygon24.6%
Tatsugiri24.1%
Uxie18.3%
Amoonguss16.9%

Checks & counters

Sylveon16.4%

Evolution

#0878CufantSteel
1. Level 34#0879CopperajahSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

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

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

1RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

15BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

20StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

25Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

30DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

37StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

44Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

51Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

58High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

65SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 45

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

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

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

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

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

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

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

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

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

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

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

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

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

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

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

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

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

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

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Copperderm Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#303Crown Tundra#109Paldea#125

These Pokémon live in herds. Their trunks have incredible grip strength, strong enough to crush giant rocks into powder.
Shield
They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. Their green skin is resistant to water.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ダイオウドウ
Japanese (romaji): Daioudou
Korean: 대왕끼리동
Chinese (Traditional): 大王銅象
Chinese (Simplified): 大王铜象
French: Pachyradjah
German: Patinaraja
Spanish: Copperajah
Italian: Copperajah

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 175
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: FieldMineral
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60

Sword 5 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60