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Cubone
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,166 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Cubone
Cubone is a Ground-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,166 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Cubone has base stats of 90 Attack, 144 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 371.
Cubone can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Cubone is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Cubone receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Cubone is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rock Smash STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Club STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dig STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bulldoze STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Cubone takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Cubone takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Cubone
Top Pokémon to use when battling Cubone in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 3 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 4 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 5 |
Baxcalibur
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 6 |
Volcanion
| Fire Water | 252 | 216 | 190 | 4,151 |
| 7 |
Tapu Bulu
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 8 |
Mamoswine
| Ice Ground | 247 | 146 | 242 | 3,808 |
| 9 |
Kyurem
| Dragon Ice | 246 | 170 | 245 | 4,090 |
| 10 |
Sharpedo
| Water Dark | 243 | 83 | 172 | 2,495 |
🏆 Cubone PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,155 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,155 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Cubone 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) | 873 | 436 | 582 | 728 | 1,019 | 1,155 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 871 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 1,016 | 1,152 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 871 | 435 | 580 | 725 | 1,016 | 1,152 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 860 | 430 | 573 | 716 | 1,003 | 1,137 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 862 | 431 | 575 | 718 | 1,006 | 1,141 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 846 | 423 | 564 | 705 | 987 | 1,119 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 832 | 416 | 554 | 693 | 971 | 1,101 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 832 | 416 | 554 | 693 | 970 | 1,100 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 805 | 402 | 536 | 671 | 939 | 1,065 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 676 | 338 | 451 | 563 | 789 | 895 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Cubone with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,155 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,019 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 536 - 582 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 671 - 728 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 536 - 582 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 402 - 436 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Cubone with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 26 | 1,019 |
| 2 | 1,019 | 27 | 1,019 |
| 3 | 1,019 | 28 | 1,019 |
| 4 | 1,019 | 29 | 1,019 |
| 5 | 137 | 30 | 873 |
| 6 | 1,019 | 31 | 1,019 |
| 7 | 1,019 | 32 | 1,019 |
| 8 | 1,019 | 33 | 1,019 |
| 9 | 1,019 | 34 | 1,019 |
| 10 | 291 | 35 | 946 |
| 11 | 1,019 | 36 | 1,019 |
| 12 | 1,019 | 37 | 1,019 |
| 13 | 1,019 | 38 | 1,019 |
| 14 | 1,019 | 39 | 1,019 |
| 15 | 436 | 40 | 1,019 |
| 16 | 1,019 | 41 | 1,019 |
| 17 | 1,019 | 42 | 1,019 |
| 18 | 1,019 | 43 | 1,019 |
| 19 | 1,019 | 44 | 1,019 |
| 20 | 582 | 45 | 1,090 |
| 21 | 1,019 | 46 | 1,019 |
| 22 | 1,019 | 47 | 1,019 |
| 23 | 1,019 | 48 | 1,019 |
| 24 | 1,019 | 49 | 1,019 |
| 25 | 728 | 50 | 1,155 |
📖 Complete Cubone Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Cubone (#104) is a Ground-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,166 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cubone has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cubone in 2026.
📊 Cubone Stats Analysis
Cubone's Attack stat is 90 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Cubone may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 144 Defense (Good) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 371. Trainers should be mindful of Cubone's limited bulk. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Cubone's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Cubone Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Cubone depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Slap (Fast) with Bone Club (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. Cubone has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Cubone PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Cubone 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 Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Poison, Rock-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Ice types.
Master League
In Master League, Cubone faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Cubone Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Cubone's effectiveness depends on its typing and 90 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Cubone use Water, Grass-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Cubone in Pokémon GO
Cubone can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Cubone Evolution Guide
Cubone is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Cubone
Shadow Cubone is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Cubone's effective Attack becomes ~108. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Cubone in Pokémon GO
Shiny Cubone 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
Cubone gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (671 - 728 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K 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 Cubone
Q: What is Cubone's max CP?
A: 1,155 CP at Level 50, or 1,019 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Cubone good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Cubone be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Cubone is available.
Q: What is Cubone weak to?
A: Water, Grass, Ice-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Mud Slap + Bone Club for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.