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#0638 Cobalion

Cobalion artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
SteelFighting
Abilities
JustifiedThe Attack increase is raised from one stage to two stages.
Hidden ability
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Capture
Gender
genderless
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Growth
Slow
EV yield
3 Defense
Cobalion’s base stats
HP91
Attack90
Defense129
Sp. Atk90
Sp. Def72
Speed108
Total580

Where to find it

No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Evolution

Does not evolve.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Cobalion’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
1LeerNormalStatus—10030The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage.
1Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
1Work UpNormalStatus——30The user rouses itself, raising its Attack and Sp. Atk.
7Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.
14Quick GuardFightingStatus——15The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
21Double KickFightingPhysical3010030The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
28RetaliateNormalPhysical701005The user avenges a fainted ally. Its power rises if an ally fainted on the previous turn.
35Metal BurstSteelPhysicalvar.10010The user strikes back with 1.5 times the damage it took.
42Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
49Sacred SwordFightingPhysical9010015The user slashes with a sword, ignoring the foe’s stat changes.
56Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
63Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.
70Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Cobalion can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM12TauntDarkStatus—10020The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus—9020A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus——20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010The user gathers its light and fires it. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM118Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70—10Stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack always hits.
TM126CoachingFightingStatus——10Provides proper guidance, raising the Attack and Defense of all allies.

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