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#0613 Cubchoo

Cubchoo artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Ice
Abilities
Snow CloakRaises evasion in hail.Slush RushBoosts Speed in hail.
Hidden ability
RattledUps Speed when hit by a Dark, Ghost or Bug move.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Field
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Attack
Cubchoo’s base stats
HP55
Attack70
Defense40
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def40
Speed40
Total305

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Cubchoo in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Seafoam Islands B1F, 284%
Seafoam Islands B2F, 294%
Seafoam Islands B3F, 364%
Ice Path, 235%
Ice Path B1F, 235%
Ice Path B2F, 245%
Ice Path B3F, 245%

Evolution

Evolves into Beartic at Lv 37.

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.

Cubchoo’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Powder SnowIceSpecial4010025The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. 10% chance to freeze the target.
1GrowlNormalStatus—10040The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. Lowers its Attack by 1 stage.
3EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
6Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession.
9Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.
12Play NiceNormalStatus——20The user befriends the foe, sapping its will to fight. It lowers the foe’s Attack.
15BrineWaterSpecial6510010If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power.
18Frost BreathIceSpecial609010The user blows freezing breath at the foe. It always lands a critical hit.
21SlashNormalPhysical7010020The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
24FlailNormalPhysicalvar.10015The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
27CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.
30HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
33ThrashNormalPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however.
36RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
39BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
42Sheer ColdIceSpecialvar.305The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Cubchoo can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM07HailIceStatus——10The user summons a hailstorm lasting 5 turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
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.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010If the foe’s HP is below half, this attack hits with double the power.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM72AvalancheIcePhysical759010Hurls hailstones at the target. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM109Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015A giant wave swamps the whole battlefield. Double damage on a foe using Dive. Also used to cross water.

Move tutors

Moves Cubchoo can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

CharmFairyStatus—10020The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages.

National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1

Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras

the National Park

EndeavorNormalPhysicalvar.1005An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Olivine City · Cost: Heavy Ball ×1

Requirements: Route 38 → Olivine City: small extras

Olivine City

Ice FangIcePhysical659515The user bites with cold-infused fangs. 10% chance to freeze the foe or make it flinch.

Cerulean North house · Cost: Moon Ball ×1

Cerulean City

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target.

Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Celadon City Pokémon Center

Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes 2 to 5 times in a row.

Ice Path · Cost: Free

Requirements: Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras

Ice Path

Icy WindIceSpecial559515The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. Lowers the target’s Speed by 1 stage.

Route 20 · Cost: Aspear Berry ×1

Route 20

Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.

Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Pewter City

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Play RoughFairyPhysical9010010Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack.
SnarlDarkSpecial559515The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk.
YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

Egg moves

Cubchoo’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

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