Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Cubone
Say it: CU-bo-ne
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Cubone is the Lonely Pokémon — Ground before Marowak (and Alolan Marowak). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Marowak — not a finished raid attacker. Ground helps against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel; Water, Grass, and Ice hit Ground hard. Catch Cubone from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve. Bonemerang from Cubone Community Day belongs on Marowak.
Say it: CU-bo-ne
Cubone (#104) is a Ground Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the pre-evolution of Marowak / Alolan Marowak. Trainers almost never power Cubone for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Marowak (and Bonemerang). Against Cubone, lead with Water, Grass, or Ice. 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
Cubone is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0104. Use the Ground type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Cubone. Keep high-IV copies for Marowak (or Alolan Marowak). Shadow Cubone is the same — evolve toward Shadow Marowak.
Type matchups
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Cubone is your opponent, Water, Grass, Ice hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 144
- Stamina
- 137
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. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Cubone’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Marowak (Mud-Slap + Bonemerang / Earthquake) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Mud-Slap · Standard
Ground energy
- Rock Smash · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Bone Club · Standard
Ground nuke
- Dig · Standard
Ground alternate
- Bulldoze · Standard
Ground 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
- mud slap
- rock smash
Charged
- bone club
- dig
- bulldoze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #781 of 954 · CP 1152
Mud Slap + Bone Club
- Master League · rank #886 of 1023 · CP 1152
Mud Slap + Bone Club
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- 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.