Cobalion might not be the top dog of the Swords of Justice, but don’t underestimate it—it’s still a solid Legendary to add to your Pokémon Go team. As the leader of the Unova trio that includes Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo, this Steel/Fighting-type brings a unique blend of power and resilience.
Ready to take it down? Here’s everything you need to know—from weaknesses and top counters to catch tips and CP ranges.
🔥 Cobalion Weaknesses
Cobalion is a Steel/Fighting-type, which makes it weak to:
- Fire
- Ground
- Fighting
You’ll want to stack your team with Pokémon that use strong moves of those types. On the flip side, avoid bringing Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel, Bug, Poison, or Rock-types—they’ll struggle against Cobalion’s resistances.
🥊 Best Cobalion Counters
Here are some of the best picks to bring into battle:
| Pokémon | Best Moveset |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot + Precipice Blades |
| Mega Lucario | Force Palm + Aura Sphere |
| Mega Blaziken | Fire Spin + Blast Burn |
| Shadow Heatran | Fire Spin + Magma Storm |
| Shadow Chandelure | Fire Spin + Overheat |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot + Sandsear Storm |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang + Fusion Flare |
| Charizard | Fire Spin + Blast Burn |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot + Earth Power |
| Heracross | Counter + Close Combat |
You’ll find a mix of Mega Evolutions, Shadows, Legendaries, and some more accessible options here—so whether you’re a seasoned vet or a casual player, there’s something you can bring to the fight.
No access to these exact Pokémon? Sub in their non-shadow, non-mega forms or use your best Fire/Ground/Fighting-type attackers with appropriate moves.
🎯 How to Catch Cobalion in Pokémon Go
To catch Cobalion, you’ll first have to beat it in a 5-Star Raid Battle.
- Raid Availability:
📅 June 23 – July 8, 2025
💥 Raid Hour: July 2, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM (local time)
🐝 Mega Beedrill will also be appearing during this window.
Once you defeat Cobalion, you’ll get Premier Balls to catch it—more balls if you did well in battle. Use Golden Razz Berries and go for Excellent Curveball Throws to increase your chances.
⚡ Cobalion CP Values
Here’s what you can expect from Cobalion during and after a raid:
- Raid Boss CP: 39,601
- Catch CP Range: 1,649 – 1,727
- Weather-Boosted CP (Snow/Cloudy): 2,061 – 2,159
- Max CP (Level 50): 3,417
📊 Cobalion Stats & Moves
Base Stats:
- Attack: 192
- Defense: 229
- Stamina: 209
Fast Moves:
- Metal Claw (Steel)
- Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
- Double Kick (Fighting)
Charged Moves:
- Sacred Sword (Fighting – Legacy Move)
- Close Combat (Fighting)
- Iron Head (Steel)
- Stone Edge (Rock)
✨ Can Cobalion Be Shiny?
Yes! Shiny Cobalion is available in Pokémon Go. It first debuted back in March 2020. The shiny version swaps its usual turquoise fur for a deeper blue and trades its beige shoulder and antler accents for a vibrant green.
There’s no guaranteed method to get one, so just raid as much as you can and cross your fingers.
That’s everything you need to know about taking on Cobalion in Pokémon Go! Get your team together, hit those 5-Star Raids, and good luck chasing that shiny.
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