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No. 0613 · Generation V · Unova

Cubchoo

The Chill Pokémon
Ice
Weak to Fire Fighting Rock Steel
All matchups
Cubchoo
Sprite

TL;DR. Cubchoo is a pure ice-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 305. When it is not feeling well, its mucus gets watery and the power of its Ice-type moves decreases.

Ice

When it is not feeling well, its mucus gets watery and the power of its Ice-type moves decreases.

Height0.5 m
Weight8.5 kg
AbilitiesSnow Cloak, Slush Rush
HiddenRattled
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 70
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 40
Total305
305 base stat total, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Ice-types.
70 base Attack, Cubchoo's strongest stat, ranking 29th of 48 Ice-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Cubchoo in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cubchoo reaches 1,069 CP at level 40 and 1,223 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack128
GO Defense74
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)1,069
Max CP (L50)1,208
Best buddy (L51)1,223
Raid catch CP 563–610 (L20). Weather boosted 704–763 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Cubchoo first appeared on December 18, 2020, during Galarian Mr. Mime Special Research.

  1. Cubchoo
  2. Beartic by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Dec 15 to Dec 28, 2024, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Dec 15 to Dec 28, 20241-starRegular rotation
Feb 24 to Mar 1, 20241-starRegular rotation
Dec 25 to Dec 31, 20231-starHoliday ribbonWinter Holiday Part 2
Jul 6 to Jul 13, 20231-starRegular rotation
Mar 21 to Mar 28, 20231-starRegular rotation
Dec 23, 2022 to Jan 1, 20231-starHoliday ribbonRegular rotation

Full Cubchoo GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Cubchoo.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cubchoo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Cubchoo?

Cubchoo is a pure Ice-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Cubchoo weak to?

Cubchoo takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cubchoo resistant to?

Cubchoo resists Ice. It has no full immunities.

How does Cubchoo evolve?

Cubchoo evolves into Beartic (Level 37).

What generation is Cubchoo from?

Cubchoo was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0613.

What are Cubchoo's base stats?

Cubchoo has HP 55, Attack 70, Defense 40, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 40, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 305.

What are Cubchoo's abilities?

Cubchoo can have the abilities Snow Cloak, Slush Rush, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.

Is Cubchoo legendary or mythical?

No. Cubchoo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Cubchoo's best stat?

Cubchoo's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 29th of 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Cubchoo good?

Cubchoo has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 41st among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Cubchoo →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Cubchoo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Cubchoo in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Cubchoo in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Cubchoo in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Cubchoo 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Cubchoo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Fighting Rock Steel
½× Resists
Ice
Comparison

Cubchoo vs. the average Ice-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 48 Ice-type Pokémon.

Stat Cubchoo Ice avg Difference
HP 55 80 -25
Attack 70 82 -12
Defense 40 76 -36
Special Attack 60 75 -15
Special Defense 40 75 -35
Speed 40 65 -25
Total 305 453 -148
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Game appearances

Cubchoo appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Cubchoo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Cubchoo.

Every main-series game Cubchoo is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
    • WildChargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • WildRoute 10, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness
    • RaidStony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
    • RaidGiant's Bed, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
  • ShieldObtainable
    • WildRoute 10, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness
    • RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
    • TransferPokémon Bank
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildFrost Cavern (Horde Encounter)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildShoal Cave (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
    • WildTwist Mountain
    • WildRoute 7, Dragonspiral Tower (winter)
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoute 7 (winter)
    • WildRoute 7 (Hidden Grotto) (Has Hidden Ability Rattled)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Cubchoo appears in 6 episodes.

From BW046 (2011-09-08) through HZ063 (2024-08-30).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Cubchoo in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Cubchoo TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Cubchoo
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