Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Cobalion
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Cobalion is the Iron Will Pokémon — a Steel and Fighting legendary from the Swords of Justice. In Pokémon GO it is a Steel/Fighting attacker and Ultra League staple. Steel helps against Ice, Rock, and Fairy; Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark. Fire, Fighting, and Ground punish it. Catch Cobalion from legendary raids and events.
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Cobalion (#638) is a Steel / Fighting legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it for Steel/Fighting raids and PvP with Double Kick / Metal Claw + Sacred Sword / Close Combat / Iron Head / Stone Edge. Against Cobalion, lead with Fire, Fighting, or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Cobalion is a Steel / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0638. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Sacred Sword when available (Elite Charged TM / event history if missing from your pool). Double Kick + Sacred Sword / Close Combat is the usual Fighting kit; Metal Claw + Iron Head for Steel. Shadow Cobalion is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Cobalion is your opponent, Fire, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 192
- Defense
- 229
- Stamina
- 209
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Sacred Sword may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window — confirm on your copy.
Fast
- Double Kick · Standard
Fighting energy / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel energy
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic filler
Charged
- Sacred Sword · Elite / event
Best Fighting nuke
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting alternate
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel nuke
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- metal claw
- zen headbutt
- double kick
Charged
- close combat
- iron head
- stone edge
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #86 of 954 · CP 1468
Metal Claw + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #54 of 747 · CP 2461
Metal Claw + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #60 of 1023 · CP 3417
Metal Claw + Close Combat
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…reath Glaciate / Draco Meteor Attacker Dual Dragon/Ice coverage devastates most opponents Cobalion Steel / Fighting Metal Claw Sacred Sword / Close Combat Safe Switch Excellent bulk; resis…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…and Steel dual Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes super effective; top pick 4 Cobalion Metal Claw Sacred Sword Steel/ Fighting Steel + Fighting dual coverage; excellent bulk 5 …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).