#0638
— Iron Will Pokémon
LegendaryCobalion
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Cobalion is a steel/fighting-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 108) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Justified ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Cobalion. Build around what Cobalion actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Cobalion is a Steel/Fighting-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Cobalion is a Steel/Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It resists Bug, Rock, Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel. It is immune to Poison.
- Fire2× damage
- Fighting2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Bug0.25× damage
- Rock0.25× damage
- Normal0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Dragon0.5× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Poison0× damage
To counter Cobalion in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Fighting or Ground moves and can withstand its Steel/Fighting STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
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