Cubonein Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Lonely Pokémon

It lost its mother after its birth. It wears its mother's skull, never revealing its true face.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#233 Johto Dex · #104 National

Abilities

Rock Head(Primary)

Protects it from recoil damage.

Cursed Body(Secondary)

May disable a move used on it.

Battle Armor(Hidden)

Protects from critical hits.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Thickclub(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Cubone

Base form

→

Marowak

Level up Cubone to Lv. 28

→

Marowak (Alolan)

Use Oddsouvenir on Cubone

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How to Obtain

Look for Cubone common in Quiet Cave 1F, and common in Quiet Cave B1F, among five other areas. Cubone can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 47. Wild ones range from level 17 to 22, unless in a badge-dependent area. You can also receive one as a gift in Goldenrod Game Corner at level 10.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Goldenrod Game Corner	Lv. 10	gift	-	-	Requires: Coin Case

Wild Encounters (8)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
3	TackleLevel: 3Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
3	TackleLevel: 3Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
7	Mud SlapLevel: 7Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
7	Mud SlapLevel: 7Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
11	HeadbuttLevel: 11Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
11	HeadbuttLevel: 11Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
13	LeerLevel: 13Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
13	LeerLevel: 13Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
17	Focus EnergyLevel: 17Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
17	Focus EnergyLevel: 17Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
21	BonemerangLevel: 21Bonemerang	ground	PWR50	ACC90	PP10
21	BonemerangLevel: 21Bonemerang	An attack that strikes twice.
23	RageLevel: 23Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
23	RageLevel: 23Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
27	Low KickLevel: 27Low Kick	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
27	Low KickLevel: 27Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
31	False SwipeLevel: 31False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
31	False SwipeLevel: 31False Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
33	ThrashLevel: 33Thrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
33	ThrashLevel: 33Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
37	MagnitudeLevel: 37Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
37	MagnitudeLevel: 37Magnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
41	Brick BreakLevel: 41Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
41	Brick BreakLevel: 41Brick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
43	Double EdgeLevel: 43Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
43	Double EdgeLevel: 43Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
47	ReversalLevel: 47Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
47	ReversalLevel: 47Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
51	OutrageLevel: 51Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
51	OutrageLevel: 51Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Sacrifices HP to maximize Attack.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double kicking attack.
Perish SongPerish Song	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
Perish SongPerish Song	Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
Iron HeadIron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR110	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Cubone. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×grass2×ice2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Cubone resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

poison0.5×rock0.5×

Immunities (0×)

electric

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Cubone, either offensively or defensively.

Cubonein Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry