DEXERTOCobalion might not be the strongest Legendary from the Swords of Justice trio, but it is still a good addition to any Pokemon Go team. So, we’ve got the best counters to defeat it in no time.
The Iron Will Pokemon is a Legendary creature from Gen 5’s Unova region, and it is known to be the leader of the Swords of Justice, which includes Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo.
Cobalion is a unique Legendary inspired by stags and goats. It’s said to have a calm and composed personality, but in Niantic’s game, it can put up a fight. So, to help you take it down, here are its weaknesses and best counters.
Cobalion weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Cobalion is a dual Steel/Fighting-type Pokemon, which means it’s only weak against Fire, Ground, and Fighting-type moves. Luckily for players, there are plenty of extraordinary creatures with these types, so they won’t have a problem picking three to challenge this Legendary.
When it comes to Cobalion’s resistances and strengths, you’ll want to avoid taking Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel, Bug, Poison, and Rock-types into battle, as they won’t stand much of a chance against this beast.
Cobalion best counters
These are some of the best counters to defeat Cobalion in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon |  | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
| Mega Lucario |  | Force Palm & Aura Sphere |
| Mega Blaziken |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Shadow Heatran |  | Fire Spin & Magma Storm |
| Shadow Chandelure |  | Fire Spin & Overheat |
| Landorus Therian Forme |  | Mud Shot & Sandsear Storm |
| Reshiram |  | Fire Fang & Fusion Flare |
| Charizard |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Garchomp |  | Mud Shot & Earth Power |
| Heracross |  | Counter & Close Combat |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
If you don’t have any of the creatures mentioned, go with their alternative or regular versions, or just use your best attackers to target Cobalion’s weaknesses. Remember that they should be properly leveled up and know the matching movesets.
How to get Cobalion in Pokemon Go
As with all Legendaries, if you want to catch Cobalion, you’ll first need to defeat it in a 5-Star Raid Battle. Then, you’ll be given the chance to catch it using a limited amount of Premier Balls – the amount will depend on your battling performance.
Cobalion will be appearing as a 5-Star Raids boss from June 23, 2025, until July 8, 2025. During its time in the spotlight, it will be accompanied by Mega Beedrill.
DEXERTOAdditionally, Cobalion will be the center of a Raid Hour on July 2, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.
When challenging this Legendary, remember to use Golden Razz Berries and land Excellent Curveball Throws to increase your chances of catching it.
Cobalion CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Cobalion has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 39,601 |
| CP range once captured | 1649 – 1727 |
| Snow/Cloudy weather CP range | 2061 – 2159 |
| Cobalion max CP (Level 50) | 3417 |
Cobalion stats & moves
As a dual Steel/Fighting-type Pokemon, Cobalion has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 229 | 209 | 3417 |
Fast Moves
- Metal Claw (Steel/STAB)
- Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
- Double Kick (Fighting/STAB)
Charged Moves
- Sacred Sword (Fighting/STAB/Legacy Move)
- Stone Edge (Rock)
- Iron Head (Steel/STAB)
- Close Combat (Fighting/STAB)
Can Cobalion be Shiny?
Yes, Cobalion can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special version debuted in March 2020.
DEXERTOThose who come across Shiny Cobalion can recognize it by its deep blue fur (usually turquoise) and the green details on its shoulders and antlers, which are normally beige.
It won’t be easy to find, though, as Shiny encounters happen entirely at random and there’s no special method to secure one. Simply take on as many Cobalion Raid Battles as possible until you find one.
That’s everything you need to know about Cobalion’s weaknesses and the best counters to take it down in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.
