Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 73
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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POKÉDEX No. #638
Cobalion
Iron Will Pokémon
This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
Weak toFighting
Ground
Fire
Height2.1 m
Weight250.0 kg
AbilitiesJustified
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP91292–386
- Attack90166–306
- Defense129236–392
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def72134–267
- Speed108198–346
Total580
/ 720
BST580
88 percentile (1025)+159 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFightingGroundFire
Resists
Rock
Bug
NormalSteel
Grass
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Immune
Poison
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Legendary
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #638 |
| Crown Tundra | #205 |
| Hyperspace | #115 |
| Original Unova | #144 |
| Updated Unova | #225 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
261
EV Yield
+3 Defense
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Rock
Ice
Fairy
NormalSteel
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Cobalion's Steel / Fighting typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against rock, ice, fairy, normal, steel, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
Bold
+Defense−Attack
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Cobalion totals 580 across its base stats, profiling as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Lean on its Defense (129) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Special Defense (72).
Its Steel, Fighting typing leaves Cobalion with 3 weaknesses against 8 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Cobalion a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.1 m
Weight
250.0 kg
TypeSteelFighting
Abilities
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
20,400
Hatch Counter: 80
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Cobalion?
Cobalion is a dual-type Steel, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Cobalion's weaknesses?
Cobalion takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Cobalion evolve?
Cobalion does not evolve.
What are Cobalion's base stats?
Cobalion has a base stat total of 580: HP 91, Attack 90, Defense 129, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 72, Speed 108. Its highest stat is Defense (129).