Cobalion

Raid Guides

Cobalion Raid Counter Guide

Cobalion Raid Duo Guide

Cobalion Raid Trio Guide

Pokemon Ratings

Ultra League PVP Rating See all 2 / 5

Master League PVP Rating See all 1 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Steel

Type

250.00 kg Weight

2.10 m Height

Pokemon Max CP

3022

ATK 192

DEF 229

STA 209

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Metal Claw	Iron Head	A
Metal Claw	Close Combat	B

Show Suboptimal/Unranked Movesets

Quick	Charge	ATK
Metal Claw	Stone Edge	C
Zen Headbutt	Iron Head	C-
Zen Headbutt	Close Combat	X
Zen Headbutt	Stone Edge	X

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

Metal Claw is the superior pick, and gets STAB.
Zen Headbutt doesn't have any use on Cobalion.
Iron Head is the best overall charge move, gets STAB, and enables Cobalion to fulfill a Steel-type role.
Close Combat also gets STAB and synergizes well against Ice and Rock types.
Stone Edge is a good charge move, but lacking STAB puts it behind the other options.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

Zen headbutt is more preferable on defense due to coverage against common Fighting-type attackers.
Metal Claw is okay with STAB, but Steel-typing doesn't have much meaningful coverage.
Iron Head as a 2-bar move is more likely to be used before Cobalion faints.
Close Combat hits quite hard with STAB, and is difficult to dodge.
Stone Edge is more likely to be resisted by Fighting-type attackers, but has the earliest damage window.

PVE Overview

Cobalion is the first of the legendary Swords of Justice to be introduced into Pokemon Go, but unfortunately it's not the most useful of the bunch. Not having access to a good movepool, in addition to a below average ATK stat is pretty unfortunate. Maybe in the future if Cobalion gets access to its signature Sacred Sword will it see more use in the meta.

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Metal Claw	Iron Head Close Combat	A
Metal Claw	Close Combat Stone Edge	B
Metal Claw	Iron Head Stone Edge	B

Show Suboptimal/Unranked Movesets

PvP Moveset Explanation

Metal Claw + Close Combat and Stone Edge or Iron Head

Metal Claw is the only real option available, since Zen Headbutt is awful for PvP.

All of Cobalion's charge moves can be useful depending on the format. Close Combat and Stone Edge are more preferable in general due to their wide coverage, but demand quite a bit of energy to use, 60 and 55 respectively. Iron Head as a Steel-type move doesn't provide as much meaningful coverage, but does decent damage with STAB and is a bit easier to access, costing 50 energy.

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: N/A

As of right now the only way to obtain Cobalion is through raids, and even if traded to reroll its IVs, the CP would still be too high to qualify for Great League. Maybe in the future Cobalion will be obtainable through Research Breakthrough, in which case it can be eligible for this league.

Ultra League: 2 / 5

Cobalion has a useful typing and good defensive stats, which in theory should make it quite good for PvP. A cumbersome moveset however, holds it back from being anywhere near the top of the meta, as Steel-type moves aren't very valuable. Wins against Umbreon, Dialga, and Melmetal give Cobalion a niche as a Fighting-type that isn't weak to Charm users, but its Steel typing causes losses against other Fighting-types.

Master League: 1 / 5

Cobalion has a max CP of 3022 which is a bit lackluster for Master League. Outside of favorable matchups from a typing perspective, Cobalion tends to struggle to find wins against the rest of the meta. Even though it can technically hit Darkrai and Dialga with STAB Super Effective Close Combat, the unimpressive energy gain causes it lose those matchups if shields are in play. As of right now, Cobalion is not likely going to be making any waves in Master League, but maybe a future move rebalance or introduction of its signature Sacred Sword will make it more relevant.

Fast Moves

8

Metal Claw

More Info

Steel

1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.70	0.20	10.00		11.43	14.29

12

Zen Headbutt

More Info

Psychic

1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.10	0.20	9.09		10.91	13.64

Charge Moves

100

Close Combat

1 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.30	1.30	0.00	1.00	43.48	54.35		43.48

60

Iron Head

2 Energy

More Info

Steel

1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.90	0.40	0.00	1.20	31.58	39.47		37.89

100

Stone Edge

1 Energy

More Info

Rock

1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
1.4x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.30	1.40	0.00	1.00	43.48	54.35		43.48

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy	100
Stardust	100,000

Other

Flee Rate	10.0 %
Buddy Distance	20 km
Capture Rate	2.0 %

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage

Resistant

	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage

Raid Boss Catch Rate

Fighting Medal

None

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Steel Medal

None

Bronze

Silver

Gold

		Normal	Nice!	Great!	Excellent!
No Berry	-
No Berry	Curve
Razz Berry	-
Razz Berry	Curve
Golden Razz Berry	-
Golden Razz Berry	Curve

Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

Stardust	Level	Min CP	Max CP
200	1	37	42
200	1.5	76	88
200	2	116	133
200	2.5	155	179
400	3	195	225
400	3.5	235	270
400	4	274	316
400	4.5	314	362
600	5	353	407
600	5.5	393	453
600	6	433	498
600	6.5	472	544
800	7	512	590
800	7.5	551	635
800	8	591	681
800	8.5	631	727
1000	9	670	772
1000	9.5	710	818
1000	10	749	863
1000	10.5	787	907
1300	11	824	950
1300	11.5	862	993
1300	12	899	1036
1300	12.5	937	1079
1600	13	974	1122
1600	13.5	1012	1166
1600	14	1049	1209
1600	14.5	1086	1252
1900	15	1124	1295
1900	15.5	1161	1338
1900	16	1199	1381
1900	16.5	1236	1424
2200	17	1274	1468
2200	17.5	1311	1511
2200	18	1349	1554
2200	18.5	1386	1597
2500	19	1424	1640
2500	19.5	1461	1683
2500	20	1499	1727
2500	20.5	1536	1770
3000	21	1574	1813
3000	21.5	1611	1856
3000	22	1649	1899
3000	22.5	1686	1943
3500	23	1724	1986
3500	23.5	1761	2029
3500	24	1798	2072
3500	24.5	1836	2115
4000	25	1873	2159
4000	25.5	1911	2202
4000	26	1948	2245
4000	26.5	1986	2288
4500	27	2023	2331
4500	27.5	2061	2374
4500	28	2098	2418
4500	28.5	2136	2461
5000	29	2173	2504
5000	29.5	2211	2547
5000	30	2248	2590
5000	30.5	2267	2612
6000	31	2286	2634
6000	31.5	2305	2655
6000	32	2323	2677
6000	32.5	2342	2698
7000	33	2361	2720
7000	33.5	2379	2742
7000	34	2398	2763
7000	34.5	2417	2785
8000	35	2436	2806
8000	35.5	2454	2828
8000	36	2473	2849
8000	36.5	2492	2871
9000	37	2511	2893
9000	37.5	2529	2914
9000	38	2548	2936
9000	38.5	2567	2957
10000	39	2586	2979
10000	39.5	2604	3000
10000	40	2623	3022