What is Cobalion's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Cobalion's maximum CP is 3,457 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Cobalion good in Pokémon GO?

Cobalion has 192 Attack, 229 Defense, and 209 Stamina. It's viable in raids and PvP.

Can Cobalion be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Cobalion is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,649 - 1,727 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,061 - 2,158 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,427 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,649 - 1,727 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,237 - 1,295 CP

Cobalion

#638 · Unova

SteelFighting

☁️ Snow Boost

Base Stats

Attack 192

Defense 229

Stamina 209

Total: 630

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,457
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Cobalion

Cobalion is a Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,457 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Cobalion has base stats of 192 Attack, 229 Defense, and 209 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 630.

With a strong Defense stat of 229, Cobalion is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Snow weather, Cobalion receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Cobalion is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Metal Claw STAB	Steel	8	+6	11.4	-	-	-
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	12	+10	10.9	-	-	-
Double Kick	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Close Combat STAB	Fighting	100	-45	-	100	-45
Iron Head STAB	Steel	60	-50	-	70	-50
Stone Edge	Rock	100	-55	-	100	-55
Sacred Sword ELITE	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Cobalion takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Resistances

Cobalion takes reduced damage from these types:

Bug 0.391×

Rock 0.391×

Poison 0.391×

Normal 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Dragon 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Cobalion

Top Pokémon to use when battling Cobalion in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
10	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686

🏆 Cobalion PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	12	11	19	1,498
2	0	10	13	19	1,499
3	0	8	15	19	1,499
4	1	10	11	19	1,500
5	0	15	8	19	1,497
6	0	15	9	19	1,500
7	0	13	10	19	1,498
8	1	8	13	19	1,500
9	0	11	11	19	1,495
10	0	11	12	19	1,498

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	11	14	33	2,496
2	1	15	15	32	2,496
3	2	15	13	32	2,497
4	0	15	10	33	2,494
5	0	15	11	33	2,500
6	0	12	13	33	2,496
7	1	9	14	33	2,499
8	2	13	15	32	2,498
9	0	13	12	33	2,496
10	0	10	14	33	2,491

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Cobalion IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,590	1,295	1,727	2,158	3,022	3,427
98% (15/15/14)	2,585	1,292	1,723	2,154	3,015	3,419
96% (15/14/15)	2,585	1,292	1,723	2,154	3,016	3,420
93% (14/14/14)	2,567	1,283	1,711	2,139	2,995	3,395
91% (15/13/13)	2,568	1,284	1,712	2,140	2,996	3,397
87% (13/13/13)	2,543	1,271	1,695	2,119	2,967	3,364
82% (12/12/12)	2,520	1,260	1,680	2,100	2,940	3,333
80% (10/15/15)	2,528	1,264	1,685	2,106	2,949	3,344
67% (10/10/10)	2,474	1,237	1,649	2,061	2,886	3,272
0% (0/0/0)	2,248	1,124	1,499	1,873	2,623	2,974

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Cobalion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,427 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,022 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,649 - 1,727 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,061 - 2,158 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,649 - 1,727 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,237 - 1,295 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Cobalion with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	42	26	3,022
2	3,022	27	3,022
3	3,022	28	3,022
4	3,022	29	3,022
5	407	30	2,590
6	3,022	31	3,022
7	3,022	32	3,022
8	3,022	33	3,022
9	3,022	34	3,022
10	863	35	2,806
11	3,022	36	3,022
12	3,022	37	3,022
13	3,022	38	3,022
14	3,022	39	3,022
15	1,295	40	3,022
16	3,022	41	3,022
17	3,022	42	3,022
18	3,022	43	3,022
19	3,022	44	3,022
20	1,727	45	3,232
21	3,022	46	3,022
22	3,022	47	3,022
23	3,022	48	3,022
24	3,022	49	3,022
25	2,158	50	3,427

📖 Complete Cobalion Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Cobalion (#638) is a Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,457 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cobalion is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cobalion in 2026.

📊 Cobalion Stats Analysis

Cobalion's Attack stat is 192 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Cobalion to contribute meaningful damage.

With 229 Defense (Excellent) and 209 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 630. This excellent bulk makes Cobalion very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Cobalion's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Cobalion Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Cobalion depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Metal Claw (Fast) with Close Combat (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Cobalion has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Cobalion has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Cobalion PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Cobalion can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Poison-type threats while being weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Cobalion faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Cobalion Raid Guide & Counters

Cobalion appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Fighting, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Cobalion at Level 20 (1,649 - 1,727 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,061 - 2,158 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,727 CP.

🎯 How to Get Cobalion in Pokémon GO

Cobalion can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Cobalion in Pokémon GO

Shiny Cobalion is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Cobalion gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,061 - 2,158 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Cobalion

Q: What is Cobalion's max CP?
A: 3,427 CP at Level 50, or 3,022 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Cobalion good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Cobalion be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Cobalion is available.

Q: What is Cobalion weak to?
A: Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Metal Claw + Close Combat for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.