Where can I find Cobalion in SoulGold?

Cobalion cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Cobalion?

Cobalion is a steel/fighting-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Cobalion learn in SoulGold?

Cobalion can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Cobalionin Pokémon SoulGold

steelfighting

Pokédex Entry

Iron Will Pokémon

It has a body and heart of steel. This legendary Pokémon battled against humans to protect Pokémon. Its personality is calm and composed.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

SteelFighting

Dex

#638

Abilities

Justified

Dark hits raise Attack.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

290

EV Yield

3 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.25rock ×0.25dragon ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Cobalion isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	Helping HandLevel: 1Helping Hand	normal	0	0	20
1	Helping HandLevel: 1Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
1	Work UpLevel: 1Work Up	normal	0	0	30
1	Work UpLevel: 1Work Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
7	Metal ClawLevel: 7Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
7	Metal ClawLevel: 7Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
14	Quick GuardLevel: 14Quick Guard	fighting	0	0	15
14	Quick GuardLevel: 14Quick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.
21	Double KickLevel: 21Double Kick	fighting	30	100	30
21	Double KickLevel: 21Double Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
28	RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate	normal	70	100	5
28	RetaliateLevel: 28Retaliate	An attack that does more damage if an ally fainted.
35	Metal BurstLevel: 35Metal Burst	steel	1	100	10
35	Metal BurstLevel: 35Metal Burst	Retaliates any hit with greater power.
42	Take DownLevel: 42Take Down	normal	90	85	20
42	Take DownLevel: 42Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
49	Sacred SwordLevel: 49Sacred Sword	fighting	90	100	0
49	Sacred SwordLevel: 49Sacred Sword	Strikes through the foe's stat changes.
56	Swords DanceLevel: 56Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
56	Swords DanceLevel: 56Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
63	Iron HeadLevel: 63Iron Head	steel	80	100	15
63	Iron HeadLevel: 63Iron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
70	Close CombatLevel: 70Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
70	Close CombatLevel: 70Close Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	70	0	10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.