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PokemonLore Pokédex
#104
POKÉDEX No. #104
Cubone
Lonely Pokémon
Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON's real face.
Weak to
Water
Grass
Ice
Height0.4 m
Weight6.5 kg
AbilitiesRock Head
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack5094–218
- Defense95175–317
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed3567–185
Total320
/ 720
BST320
18 percentile (1025)-88 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Brown
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #104 |
| Hyperspace | #9 |
| Isle Of Armor | #170 |
| Kalos Coastal | #60 |
| Kanto | #104 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #104 |
| Original Akala | #90 |
| Original Alola | #163 |
| Original Johto | #203 |
| Updated Akala | #98 |
| Updated Alola | #197 |
| Updated Johto | #208 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
64
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Thick Club
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Level 28, Level 28, Night time
#105
Marowak
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
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
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Cubone's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Cubone totals 320 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (95) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (35).
Its Ground typing leaves Cubone with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Cubone is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
6.5 kg
TypeGround
Abilities
Protects against recoil damage.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Protects against critical hits.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Monster
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Cubone?
Cubone is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Cubone's weaknesses?
Cubone takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Cubone evolve?
Cubone evolves into Marowak at level 28. Full evolution line: Cubone → Marowak.
What are Cubone's base stats?
Cubone has a base stat total of 320: HP 50, Attack 50, Defense 95, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 50, Speed 35. Its highest stat is Defense (95).
