# Cobalion - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Cobalion builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cobalion Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Cobalion)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Cobalion
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 87.997%
- **Stealth Rock**: 87.009%
- **Thunder Wave**: 78.758%
- **Taunt**: 78.651%
- **Volt Switch**: 21.532%
- **Close Combat**: 10.482%
- **Body Press**: 4.943%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 3.800%
- **Flash Cannon**: 3.271%
- **Sacred Sword**: 3.079%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 89.774%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.143%
- **Life Orb**: 1.723%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.100%
- **Other**: 4.259%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 89.650%
- **Iron Valiant**: 88.222%
- **Sneasler**: 86.383%
- **Iron Hands**: 80.064%
- **Gallade**: 70.907%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 16.861%

## FAQ for Cobalion in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Cobalion?
The most common moves for Cobalion are Iron Head, Stealth Rock, Thunder Wave, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cobalion?
Cobalion is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Iron Valiant, Sneasler, Iron Hands. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Cobalion weak to and resistant against?
Cobalion is weak to Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Cobalion?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cobalion?
The top build for Cobalion features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/0/8/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.823% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cobalion?
Cobalion is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (89.774%).

### What is the most common role for Cobalion?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Cobalion often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the monotype-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cobalion?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 91 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 129 |
| Sp. Atk | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 72 |
| Speed | 108 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cobalion on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Cobalion) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Cobalion
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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