Cobalion (Japanese: コバルオン Cobalon) is a dual-type Steel/Fighting Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.
Along with Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo, Cobalion is a member of the Swords of Justice and is typically considered the group's leader. In the movie Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, they are also associated with Kyurem.
The Paradox Pokémon Iron Crown is said to be a future relative of Cobalion.
Biology
Cobalion is a quadrupedal Pokémon 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 has a composed demeanor but dislikes humans. Once, it fought against people to protect Pokémon. 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. Cobalion loves Cobalion Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and followed it in the past. Cobalion shares a resemblance to Iron Crown. Iron Crown is believed to be a descendant of Cobalion or a cutting-edge weapon that merely resembles it.
In Generation V, Sacred Sword was its signature move.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Rumble Blast: Cobalion is the main antagonist for most of the game as he and his forces have been going around stealing Glowdrops 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 by Dark Rust, Cobalion teams up with the player to infiltrate the World Axle, and ultimately defeats Dark Rust. After the player has defeated Terrakion and Virizion, they will be rewarded with this Cobalion who will be Rusty.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova B W : #144
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Unova B2 W2 : #225
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Black
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This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.
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White
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It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
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Black 2
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It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
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Y
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It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
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Omega Ruby
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It has a body and heart of steel. Its glare is sufficient to make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It has a body and heart of steel. It worked with its allies to punish people when they hurt Pokémon.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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91
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151 - 198
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292 - 386
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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129
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120 - 199
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236 - 392
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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72
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69 - 136
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134 - 267
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108
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101 - 176
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198 - 346
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Total: 580
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Cobalion is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cobalion
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cobalion
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cobalion
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cobalion
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds
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Base HP: 58
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Base Attack: 82
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Base Defense: 59
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Cobalion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside Terrakion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo. Along with Terrakion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo, Cobalion can speak through telepathy.
Minor appearances
A silhouetted Cobalion appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In The Gathering of Stars, Sonia picked up a book with images of Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion on the cover.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Swords of Justice (Adventures)
In A Misunderstanding, Cobalion appears in the Mistralton Cave where his colleagues, Terrakion and Virizion, are being challenged by Trish 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 take Shoko and Trish's Pokémon away, only to give them back after persuasion from Black.
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Monta owns a Cobalion, which he used in an attempt to weaken Kyurem enough to be able to capture it.
Pokémon RéBURST
Cobalion, along with Virizion and Terrakion, were captured by Great Gavel. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Amu.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cobalion (TCG)
Other appearances
Cobalion appears as a Spirit alongside Terrakion and Virizion.
Trivia
- Of the Swords 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's Defense and Special Defense stats are the reverse of Virizion's, while their other stats are identical.
- Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion were all designed by Takao Unno.[1]
Origin
Cobalion is based on the character of Athos from the novel The Three Musketeers.[1] Like Athos, Cobalion is the oldest and the de facto leader of the group. Appearance wise, like the others of its quartet, it resembles certain ungulates, most notably the markhor (a type of goat), the stag, and some species of antelopes such as the greater kudu or common eland. Like the other members of its trio, its nose is shaped like that of a sheep or goat.
Name origin
Cobalion and Cobalon may be combinations of cobalt (referring to the metal and the color of cobalt blue) and stallion or champion.
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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コバルオン Cobalon
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From cobalt or cobalt blue and champion
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French
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Cobaltium
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From cobalt and triumph or -ium
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Spanish
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Cobalion
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Same as English name
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German
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Kobalium
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From Kobalt and triumph or -ium
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Italian
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Cobalion
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Same as English name
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Korean
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코바르온 Cobalon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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勾帕路翁 Gōupàlùwēng
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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勾帕路翁 Ngāupaaklouh'yūng
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Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
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More languages
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Hindi
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कोबेलियन Cobalion
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Кобалион Kobalion
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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โคบัลออน Khoban-on
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
External links
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