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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeCobalion (disambiguation).

Cobalion Iron Will Pokémon コバルオン Cobalon #0638 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Steel Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Justified Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3(1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 6'11" 2.1 m Cobalion 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 551.2 lbs. 250.0 kg Cobalion 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 261	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Cobalion 0 HP 0 Atk 3 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cobalion (Japanese:コバルオンCobalon) is a dual-typeSteel/FightingLegendary Pokémon introduced inGeneration V.

While it is not known toevolve into or from any Pokémon, theParadox PokémonIron Crown is said to be either a future relative of Cobalion or a version of it from a parallel timeline.

Along withTerrakion,Virizion, andKeldeo, Cobalion is a member of theSwords of Justice and is typically considered the group'sleader. In themovieKyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, they are also associated withKyurem.

Biology

Cobalion is a quadrupedalPokémon that possesses traits of stags and goats. It is covered in aqua blue fur and has jagged yellow horns similar in shape to thunderbolts. Its snout is a lighter shade of blue than the rest of its fur, and there is a black blaze running from its nose to the back of its head. On its long neck and hind legs, there are small gray spots. It has a white tuft of fur under its neck, resembling a cravat. On its shoulder blades are yellow protrusions that resemble fins. Its tail resembles these protrusions, albeit in the same color as its snout. Cobalion's legs have black bands with lighter fur underneath and large black hooves. Cobalion's body is said to be made of steel.

Cobalion is said to have a heart of steel. According to legend, Cobalion, alongside the otherSwords of Justice had challenged thehumans in order to protect other Pokémon from losing their homes to humanity's expansion. During the battle, Cobalion ushered the other Pokémon to safety. The three Swords distrust humans because of a war that resulted in a forest fire inMoor of Icirrus. Its glare can make even an unruly Pokémon obey it. Cobalion is said to have possessed the air of a leader since its birth, and is capable of calming even the most vicious of foes. As seen in bothPokémon the Series andPokémon Adventures, it can create anenergy blade out of its head. Cobalion lovesCobalion Treats made bySnacksworth, who once encountered and followed it in the past. Cobalion shares a resemblance toIron Crown, which is believed to be a descendant of Cobalion or a cutting-edge weapon that merely resembles it.

InGeneration V,Sacred Sword was itssignature move.

Game data

NPC appearances

In the core series

• In allGeneration VI games, during the Super Rotation Battle challenge in theBattle Maison,Battle ChatelaineMorgan will use a Cobalion as part of her team.

In the spin-off games

• Pokémon Rumble Blast: Cobalion is the main antagonist for most of the game as he and his forces have been going around stealingGlowdrops from the towns for their own selfish reasons. It is later revealed he was gathering the Glowdrops to gain entrance into the now rusted World Axle, which takes a heavy toll on his legion as they all rust. With his forces now consumed byDark Rust, Cobalion teams up with the player to infiltrate the World Axle, and ultimately defeats Dark Rust. After the player has defeatedTerrakion andVirizion, they will be rewarded with this Cobalion who will beRusty.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Cobalion is available inScarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+ andLegends Z-A Version 2.0.0+.

Byleveling up

SV

ZA

ByTM

SV

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM213 TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM223 TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Cobalion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cobalion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

ZA

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM001 TM001 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 7 TM005 TM005 Roar Normal Status 0000— 6 TM006 TM006 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 18 TM008 TM008 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 10 TM010 TM010 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM022 TM022 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 9 TM027 TM027 Swift Normal Special 06060 5 TM030 TM030 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 15 TM031 TM031 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM033 TM033 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 8 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM037 TM037 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 10 TM044 TM044 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 20 TM051 TM051 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 12 TM055 TM055 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 20 TM056 TM056 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 10 TM058 TM058 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 8 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 8 TM065 TM065 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 10 TM066 TM066 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 12 TM077 TM077 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 8 TM080 TM080 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 9 TM081 TM081 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 8 TM084 TM084 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 8 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM095 TM095 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 12 TM102 TM102 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 12 TM103 TM103 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 15 TM107 TM107 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 12 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM122 TM122 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 6 TM146 TM146 Skull Bash Normal Physical 150150 12 TM150 TM150 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 3 TM157 TM157 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 20

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Cobalion Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Cobalion Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Boss ofPledge Hill Connected to:Terrakion,Virizion Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I will protect my friends with my steely body and mind! Low HP (< 50%) This situation is tough, but we can still go on!

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 58 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 70

Pokémon Battle Trozei Steel Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Steel Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #300 Power of 4+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 209 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 229 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Metal Claw,Zen Headbutt,Double Kick* Charged Attacks:Close Combat,Iron Head,Stone Edge,Sacred Sword†

Evolution data

Unevolved Cobalion  Steel  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeCobalion images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Cobalion (M15)

Cobalion debuted inKyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongsideTerrakion,Virizion,Kyurem, andKeldeo. Along with Terrakion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo, Cobalion canspeak through telepathy.

Minor appearances

A silhouetted Cobalion appeared in a fantasy inHealing the Healer!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

InThe Gathering of Stars, Sonia picked up a book with images of Cobalion,Terrakion, andVirizion on the cover.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article:Swords of Justice (Adventures)

InA Misunderstanding, Cobalion appears in theMistralton Cave where his colleagues, Terrakion and Virizion, are being challenged byTrish of the Riches. Trish is startled into dropping her fire torches and causing a blaze inside the cave. The trio work together to put out the fire, then takeShoko and Trish's Pokémon away, only to give them back after persuasion fromBlack.

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Monta owns a Cobalion, which he used in an attempt to weakenKyurem enough to be able to capture it.

Pokémon RéBURST

Cobalion, along with Virizion and Terrakion, were captured byGreat Gavel. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became theBurst form ofAmu.

In the TCG

Main article:Cobalion (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Cobalion appears as aSpirit alongsideTerrakion andVirizion.

Trivia

• Of theSwords of Justice, Cobalion is the only one with:
  • A type immunity.
  • A double resistance.
  • An English name that is different from the official romanization of its Japanese name.
  • French and German names that differ from each other.
• Cobalion'sDefense andSpecial Defense stats are the reverse ofVirizion's, while their other stats are identical.
• Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion were all designed byTakao Unno.^[1]

Origin

Cobalion is based on the character ofAthos from the novelThe Three Musketeers.^[1] Like Athos, Cobalion is the oldest and thede facto leader of the group. Appearance wise, like the others of its quartet, it resembles certainungulates, most notably themarkhor (a type of goat), thestag, and some species of antelopes such as thegreater kudu orcommon eland. Like the other members of its trio, its nose is shaped like that of asheep orgoat.

Cobalion's Steel typing may reference Athos's title of "Count de la Fère", punning onfer, French for iron.

Name origin

Cobalion and Cobalon may be combinations ofcobalt (referring tothe metal and the color ofcobalt blue) andstallion orchampion.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コバルオンCobalon Fromcobalt orcobalt blue andchampion French Cobaltium Fromcobalt andtriumph or-ium Spanish Cobalion Same as English name German Kobalium FromKobalt andtriumph or-ium Italian Cobalion Same as English name Korean 코바르온Cobalon Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 勾帕路翁Gōupàlùwēng Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 勾帕路翁Ngāupaaklouh'yūng Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi कोबेलियनCobalion Transcription of English name Russian КобалионKobalion Transcription of English name Thai โคบัลออนKhoban-on Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Cobalion (M15)
• Cobalion (Rumble Blast)
• Swords of Justice
• Swords of Justice (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon

References

External links

Legendary Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also:Mythical Pokémon

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