Copperajah (Pokémon)

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Copperajah Copperderm Pokémon ダイオウドウ Daioudou #0879 Copperajah Gigantamax Copperajah Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Gigantamax Copperajah Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sheer Force Cacophony Gigantamax Copperajah Cacophony Heavy Metal Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Gigantamax Copperajah Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Mineral Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 9'10" 3.0 m Copperajah 75'06"+ 23.0+ m Gigantamax Copperajah 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 1433.0 lbs. 650.0 kg Copperajah ??? lbs. ??? kg Gigantamax Copperajah 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 175	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Copperajah 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Gigantamax Copperajah 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 Gigantamax Copperajah
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 50
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Copperajah (Japanese: ダイオウドウ Daioudou) is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

It evolves from Cufant starting at level 34.

Copperajah can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Copperajah if it has the Gigantamax Factor.

Biology

Copperajah is a large, cuboid, elephantine Pokémon with a dark green body and a light teal underbelly. Pokédex entries for its pre-evolution Cufant suggest that this coloration probably results from the tarnishing of copper in its skin over time. Untarnished copper accents cover most of Copperajah's face, and pattern its ears, feet, trunk, and back. It has short, blunt tusks and a long, broad, muscular trunk that ends in three claw-like protrusions. It has three raised, white ridges on the dorsal end of its trunk, and several rocky protrusions on the dome of its skull.

Despite being found in the Galar and Paldea regions, Copperajah and its pre-evolved form Cufant are not native to either of them, having been imported from another region to work with humans. It also works with other Pokémon, such as Gigalith, in construction sites and mines. Copperajah's tarnished skin is resistant to water. It has enough physical strength to pull an airplane, and its trunk is strong enough to crush boulders into powder. It lives in social herds and has a boastful disposition; the more vibrant its skin is, the prouder it will be.

Forms

Copperajah has a Gigantamax form.

When it Gigantamaxes, Copperajah's trunk enlarges, its body becomes block-like, and it adopts a bipedal posture, standing on its large hind feet. Its rectangular tusks angle upward and the raised bumps on its trunk extend into overlapping, serrated ridges. Clouds of Dynamax energy float above its head. While Gigantamaxed, Copperajah's trunk is powerful enough to level mountains and obliterate large structures.

Gigantamax Copperajah is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Steelsurge.

Gigantamax Copperajah

Evolution

Copperajah evolves from Cufant.

Unevolved Cufant  Steel

→

First Evolution Copperajah  Steel

In the anime

Main series

Copperajah in the anime

Major appearances

Copperajah debuted in Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", under the ownership of Rose. It was used to battle Leon and Ash before teaming up with Rose's Ferrothorn to battle Pikachu and Riolu. In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, it was defeated.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Copperajah in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Copperajah appeared in Assistant, under the ownership of some Workers.

A Copperajah appeared in The Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Copperajah in Pokémon Adventures

Gigantamax Copperajah in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Rose's Copperajah first appeared in Teary!! The Voice of the Master. Bede borrowed it in an attempt to destroy the Stow-on-Side mural in his pursuit for Wishing Stars. Rose later Gigantamaxed it to battle against Eternatus on top of the Hammerlocke Stadium.

Peony's Copperajah first appeared in the Sword & Shield arc. It battled Marnie's Morgrem in exchange for Peonia's freedom. Copperajah was eventually defeated after Morgrem evolved into a Grimmsnarl.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Copperajah appeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2), under the ownership of Rose.

In the TCG

Main article: Copperajah (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar #303 Galar Crown Tundra #109 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. Their green skin is resistant to water. Shield These Pokémon live in herds. Their trunks have incredible grip strength, strong enough to crush giant rocks into powder. Gigantamax Copperajah Sword So much power is packed within its trunk that if it were to unleash that power, the resulting blast could level mountains and change the landscape. Shield After this Pokémon has Gigantamaxed, its massive nose can utterly demolish large structures with a single smashing blow.
Generation IX Paldea #125 Kitakami #— Scarlet This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. It’s so strong that it can easily pull an airplane. Violet Copperajah are prideful, cantankerous Pokémon. Specimens with vibrant green skin command the respect of others of their kind.

Copperajah in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield Lake of Outrage Hammerlocke Hills (Wanderer) Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat (Max Raid Battle) Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) Expansion Pass Giant's Foot Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Six North Province: Casseroya Lake, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, Area One, Area Two, Area Three Area Zero Tera Raid Battles (5★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout (Rose's; Gigantamax)

In events

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	Yes	hide	40, 50, 60Sw	March 26 to April 27, 2020
Sw	Wild Area News	Yes	hide	40, 50	April 10 to 15, 2020
Sh	Wild Area News	Yes	hide	60	June 2 to 29, 2020
Sh	Wild Area News	Yes	hide	60	June 17 to 28, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	Yes	hide	40, 50, 60	June 30 to July 31, 2020

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sword	Shield	Lagging Tail (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 122		182 - 229	354 - 448
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 69		66 - 133	128 - 260
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 69		66 - 133	128 - 260
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 011 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 15 Evo.Evo. Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 1515 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2020 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2525 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 3030 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 3737 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100100% 15 4444 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 5151 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 09090% 10 5858 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 09595% 10 6565 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Copperajah Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Copperajah

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 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 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM189 TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Copperajah Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Copperajah

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Fissure Ground Physical — 30% 5 Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 Whirlwind Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Copperajah Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Copperajah Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Copperajah

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Copperajah Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Copperajah

Side game data

Pokémon GO File:GO879.png Base HP: 263 Base Attack: 226 Base Defense: 126 Egg Distance: N/A km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Tackle, Rock Smash Charged Attacks: Iron Head, Dig, Play Rough, Heavy Slam

Form data

Gigantamax

Gigantamax Factor Copperajah Copperajah  Steel

Dynamax Band ↔

Lasts for three turns Gigantamax Copperajah Copperajah  Steel

Evolution data

Unevolved Cufant  Steel

Level 34 →

First Evolution Copperajah  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Generation IX Scarlet Violet File:Spr 9s 0879.png File:Spr 9s 0879 s.png
Cross-Generation HOME

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

Trivia

• When Copperajah has the Heavy Metal Ability, its weight becomes 2,866.0 lbs (1,300.0 kg), exceeding the 2,204.4 lbs (999.9 kg) "limit" for a Pokémon's weight.
• Although Copperajah is unobtainable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it is briefly mentioned in the Pokédex entry for Raichu.
• Copperajah's English category, "Copperderm", may be a combination of copper and -derm (suffix derived from an Ancient Greek word meaning "skin") or Pachyderm. The name can be taken to mean "copper skin".

Origin

Given Asia's history with Britain and the use of captive elephants as working animals, Copperajah may be based on an Indian elephant with the digging bucket of a backhoe for a trunk. It may also be inspired by elephant statues often made of copper or bronze, which are common in Indian art and Thai art.

Name origin

Copperajah may be a combination of copper and Maharajah (Indian title of great king). It may also incorporate gajah (Indonesian and Malay for elephant), which in turn is derived from गज gaja (Sanskrit for elephant).

Daioudou may be a combination of 大王 daiō (great king) and 王道 ōdō (kingship), 黄銅 ōdō (brass), or 銅 dō (copper).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ダイオウドウ Daioudou From 大王 daiō and 王道 ōdō, 黄銅 ōdō, or 銅 dō French Pachyradjah From pachyderme and Maharadja Spanish Copperajah Same as English name German Patinaraja From Patina and Maharaja Italian Copperajah Same as English name Korean 대왕끼리동 Daewangkkiridong From 대왕 (大王) daewang, 코끼리 kokkiri, 동 (銅) dong, and 동 (童) dong Mandarin Chinese 大王銅象 / 大王铜象 Dàwángtóngxiàng From 大王 dàwáng, 銅 / 铜 tóng, 象 xiàng, and 銅像 / 铜像 tóngxiàng Cantonese Chinese 大王銅象 Daaihwòhngtùhngjeuhng From 大王 daaihwòhng, 銅 tùhng, 象 jeuhng, and 銅像 tùhngjeuhng

More languages Thai ไดโอโด Daiodo Transcription of Japanese name

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