Cobalion (Pokémon)

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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 #0638 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 No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles 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 Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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, in most canons, the group's leader. In the anime, they are also associated with Kyurem.

The Paradox Pokémon Iron Crown is said to be a future relative of Cobalion.

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's body is said to be made of steel.

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 possessed the air of a leader since its birth, and is capable of calming even the most vicious of foes. Cobalion loves Cobalion Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and followed it in the past. Cobalion shares a resemblance to Iron Crown. Iron Crown is believed to be a descendant of Cobalion or a cutting-edge weapon that merely resembles it.

In Generation V, Sacred Sword was its signature move.

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 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.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

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 (requires three Pokémon with max EVs in the player's party) (Only one)
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
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) North Province: Area Two after receiving the Cobalion Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) North Province: Area Two after receiving the Cobalion Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest)

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), after reaching Royal Rank Rumble U Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sacred Plains: Stage 2 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
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX27 Event: Cobalion Appears Masters EX BP Sync Pair Super Voucher: Scottie/Bettie & Cobalion

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 91		151 - 198	292 - 386
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 129		120 - 199	236 - 392
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 72		69 - 136	134 - 267
Speed: 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 IX, 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: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ¼×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ½×.

Learnset

Cobalion is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

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

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM213 TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM223 TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cobalion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

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 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

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Boss of Pledge Hill Connected to: Terrakion, Virizion Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I will protect my friends with my steely body and mind! Low HP (< 50%) This situation is tough, but we can still go on!

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 HP: 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, Double Kick* Charged Attacks: Close Combat, Iron Head, Stone Edge, Sacred Sword†

Evolution data

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
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Cobalion images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Cobalion in the anime

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

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.

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.
• Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion were all designed by Takao Unno.

Origin

Cobalion is 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. Appearance wise, like the others of its quartet, it resembles certain ungulates, most notably the markhor (a type of goat), the stag, and some species of antelopes such as the greater kudu or common eland. 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 combinations of cobalt (referring to the metal and the color of cobalt blue) and stallion or champion.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コバルオン Cobalon From cobalt or cobalt blue and champion French Cobaltium From cobalt and triumph or -ium Spanish Cobalion Same as English name German Kobalium From Kobalt and triumph or -ium Italian Cobalion Same as English name Korean 코바르온 Cobalon Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 勾帕路翁 Gōupàlùwēng Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 勾帕路翁 Ngāupaaklouh'yūng Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi कोबेलियन Cobalion Transcription of English name Russian Кобалион Kobalion Transcription of English name Thai โคบัลออน Khoban-on Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Cobalion (M15)
• Cobalion (Rumble Blast)
• Swords of Justice
• Swords of Justice (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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