Cobalion will be found as the next legendary raid in Pokémon GO. In our counter guide, we show you the best Pokémon against Cobalion.
How long will Cobalion stay? The legendary Pokémon appears on November 5th at 10:00 AM local time. Together with Terrakion and Virizion, Cobalion will dominate Level 5 raids until November 16, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time.
The best counters against Cobalion
What is Cobalion weak against? The legendary Pokémon is of Steel and Fighting type and is therefore weak against Fire, Fighting, and Ground types.
You should use these Pokémon: Here we show you the 10 best counters that we have summarized for you with the help of the overview from Pokebattler (via pokebattler.com). Make sure your Pokémon know the right moves, as that’s what makes them good counters:
- (Shadow) Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- (Shadow) Entei with Fire Fang and Overheat
- (Shadow) Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Overheat
- (Shadow) Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Flareon with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Charizard with Fire Spin and Overheat
- (Shadow) Magmortar with Fire Spin and Flamethrower
Mega Evolutions: Using Mega Evolutions against Cobalion is also a good option. Focus on the following counters:
- Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Mega Charizard X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
- Mega Lopunny with High Jump Kick and Focus Blast
How many players do you need? Already 3 players with solid counters are enough to defeat Cobalion. Various Pokémon, like Blaziken or Machamp, are easy to come by, so you shouldn’t have major problems with the raid boss.
All info about Cobalion – CP and Moves
How much CP is 100% IV? Cobalion can reach a maximum of 1727 CP from the raid. This is a specimen with 100% IV. If boosted by weather (under snowy or cloudy conditions), it even reaches 2159 CP.
What moves can Cobalion learn? The Pokémon’s attacks are not particularly good. There is no standout:
- Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Zen Headbutt
- Charge Attacks: Close Combat, Stone Edge, Iron Head, Sacred Sword*
Sacred Sword is an event move, so it can only be learned with a Premium Charge TM.
Is there a Shiny Cobalion? Yes, you can also encounter a Shiny version of Cobalion with some luck. You can recognize it by its dark blue body and green horns and wings.
Are Cobalion raids worth it? The monster will not play a significant role in the Pokémon GO meta. As a Fighting attacker, it lacks a Fast Move, and as a Steel attacker, it faces too much competition. Metagross and Dialga remain the best attackers of this type.
However, Shiny hunters will fully enjoy Cobalion. So, if you’re looking for a shiny specimen, make sure to take your chance.
