Cufant
TL;DR. Cufant is a pure steel-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 330. It digs up the ground with its trunk. It’s also very strong, being able to carry loads of over five tons without any problem at all.
It digs up the ground with its trunk. It’s also very strong, being able to carry loads of over five tons without any problem at all.
Stat spread.
Total of 330. 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.
Cufant 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, Cufant reaches 1,377 CP at level 40 and 1,575 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Cufant.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cufant, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Cufant?
Cufant is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Cufant weak to?
Cufant takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Cufant resistant to?
Cufant is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.
How does Cufant evolve?
Cufant evolves into Copperajah (Level 34).
What generation is Cufant from?
Cufant was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0878.
What are Cufant's base stats?
Cufant has HP 72, Attack 80, Defense 49, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 49, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 330.
What are Cufant's abilities?
Cufant can have the ability Sheer Force, plus the Hidden Ability Heavy Metal.
Is Cufant legendary or mythical?
No. Cufant is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Cufant's best stat?
Cufant's highest base stat is Attack at 80, which ranks 40th of 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Cufant good?
Cufant has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Cufant 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 Cufant is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Cufant vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cufant | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 72 | 71 | +1 |
| Attack | 80 | 91 | -11 |
| Defense | 49 | 108 | -59 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 49 | 79 | -30 |
| Speed | 40 | 60 | -20 |
| Total | 330 | 480 | -150 |
Cufant appears in 6 games.
Every mainline release where Cufant is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Cufant isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Cufant is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Cufant appears in 2 episodes.
From HZ019 (2023-08-25) through JN044 (2020-11-06).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Cufant card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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