# Cobalion - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cobalion in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cobalion.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 96.978%
- **Iron Head**: 96.179%
- **Stone Edge**: 86.525%
- **Swords Dance**: 86.525%
- **Volt Switch**: 10.453%
- **Stealth Rock**: 9.638%
- **Other**: 13.702%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 89.985%
- **Air Balloon**: 5.872%
- **Other**: 4.143%

## Common Teammates
- **Starmie**: 91.556%
- **Thundurus**: 91.551%
- **Chansey**: 89.487%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 86.483%
- **Heatran**: 86.482%
- **Excadrill**: 6.607%

## FAQ for Cobalion in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Cobalion?
The most common moves for Cobalion are Close Combat, Iron Head, Stone Edge, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cobalion?
Cobalion is frequently paired with Starmie, Thundurus, Chansey, Venusaur-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 92.270% 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** (89.985%).

### 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 xy-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/xy/Cobalion) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Cobalion
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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