Cobalion

Cobalion
Generation	Generation V
Generation	Generation V
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Type(s)
Species	Iron Will Pokémon
Abilities	Justified
Pokédex
Previous	Volcarona
Previous	Volcarona
Index	638
Index	638
Next	Terrakion
Next	Terrakion
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	144/225
Unova	144/225
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	N/A
Alola	N/A
Galar	N/A
Galar	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Evolves
From	None
Into	None
Gender	Genderless
Gender	Genderless
Weight	551.2 lbs. 250.0 kg
Weight	551.2 lbs. 250.0 kg
Height	6'11" 2.1 m
Height	6'11" 2.1 m
Pokédex color	Blue
Pokédex color	Blue
Shape
Shape
Footprint
Footprint
Cry
Cry

Cobalion (Japanese: コバルオン Kobaruon) is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It also one of the legendary foursome, along with Terrakion, Keldeo and Virizion.

Biology

Physiology

Cobalion is a stag-like Pokémon that is mainly aqua blue with eight black dots on it (four on each side). It has a light blue spiky tail and a white scruff of fluffy white fur covering its neck. Its feet are light blue with black tipped toes and a black line separating it from the aqua blue color. Its face is light blue and the top of its head is black while the rest of the head is aqua blue. It has orange eyes and two slightly jagged orange horns on the top of its head. It has orange spiked protrusions coming of its shoulders.

Evolution

Cobalion does not evolve.

Game data

Pokédex Entries

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Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Mistralton Cave (Guidance Chamber)	One
Black 2 and White 2	Route 13	One
X and Y	Transfer	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Pathless Plain (Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays)	One

Stats

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	–	100%	30	Normal	Status
7	Double Kick	30	100%	30	Fighting	Physical
13	Metal Claw	50	95%	35	Steel	Physical
19	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
25	Helping Hand	–	–%	20	Normal	Status
31	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
37	Iron Head	80	100%	15	Steel	Physical
42	Sacred Sword	90	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
49	Swords Dance	–	–%	30	Normal	Status
55	Quick Guard	–	–%	15	Fighting	Status
61	Work Up	–	–%	30	Normal	Status
67	Metal Burst	–	100%	10	Steel	Physical
73	Close Combat	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

• Swords of Justice (MS015)
• Cobalion (MS015)

Trivia

• The first part of this Pokémon's name is a reference to a metal, Cobalt. This is also a reference to the fact this Pokémon is a Steel Type Pokémon, as well as the Pokémon's color; Cobalt, a shade of blue.
• Cobalion along with Keldeo, Terrakion and Virizion seem to resemble Entei, Suicune, and Raikou by them all being able to walk on four legs, they are all legendary that can be used in the Gear Station, and they all seem to be tied together. Additionally, Cobalion is the same height as Entei, Terrakion is the same height as Raikou, and Virizion is the same height as Suicune.
• Cobalion is the first Fighting-type legendary besides Arceus's Multitype in the Pokédex.
• Cobalion is one of the main antagonists in Pokemon Rumble Blast. But later, turns out to be a hero as he was trying to save all the toys from Dark Rust.
• Between Terrakion, Cobalion, and Virizion, Cobalion has the best defense.
• Weighing 551.2 lbs (250.0 kg), Cobalion is the heaviest to start with C.

Origin

Cobalion is likely based on a stag. Cobalion along with Keldeo, Terrakion and Virizion seem to be inspired by the Three Musketeers. Cobalion likely represents the character Athos from the novel The Three Musketeers, being the eldest and the leader of the group.

Etymology

Cobalion might be a combination of the words "cobalt" (a type of metal, alluding to Cobalion's Steel-typing), "champion", and possibly "lion".

Gallery

Cobalion's Anime Art

Cobalion's Dream World Art

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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