TL;DR. Cobalion is a steel/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 580. This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Cobalion 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, Cobalion reaches 3,022 CP at level 40 and 3,457 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Cobalion first appeared on March 20, 2020, during Cobalion Special Raid Weekend.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 26, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Battles update |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Nov 25 to Dec 3, 2025 | 5-star | Final Justice |
| Jun 30 to Jul 8, 2025 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 5-star | Road to Unova · with Sacred Sword |
Cobalion in competitive play.
Cobalion is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Cobalion.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cobalion, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Cobalion?
Cobalion is a Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Cobalion weak to?
Cobalion takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Cobalion resistant to?
Cobalion is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Bug, Rock.
Does Cobalion evolve?
Cobalion does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Cobalion from?
Cobalion was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0638.
What are Cobalion's base stats?
Cobalion has HP 91, Attack 90, Defense 129, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 72, and Speed 108. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Cobalion's abilities?
Cobalion can have the ability Justified.
Is Cobalion legendary or mythical?
Yes. Cobalion is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Cobalion's best stat?
Cobalion's highest base stat is Defense at 129, which ranks 20th of 136 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Cobalion good?
Cobalion has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 16th among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Cobalion as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Cobalion is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Cobalion vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 136 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cobalion | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 91 | 74 | +17 |
| Attack | 90 | 98 | -8 |
| Defense | 129 | 91 | +38 |
| Special Attack | 90 | 67 | +23 |
| Special Defense | 72 | 74 | -2 |
| Speed | 108 | 68 | +40 |
| Total | 580 | 472 | +108 |
Cobalion appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Cobalion is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Cobalion.
Every main-series game Cobalion is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- One-time encounterNorth Province (Area Two), after receiving the Cobalion Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Lumiose (requires special scan) (Only one) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- One-time encounterFrigid Sea (Only one, after finding 50 footprints) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterPathless PlainSuWeFr (requires three Pokémon with max EVs in the player's party) (Only one)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- One-time encounterMistralton Cave (Guidance Chamber) (Only one)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- One-time encounterRoute 13 (Only one)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Cobalion partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Cobalion partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Cobalion in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Cobalion
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.