Question

Dex: http://pokemondb.net/pokedex/cobalion

Comments

Likely tier: Underused.

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Kobaruon has weird stats... great defense and speed but not great anything else.

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Which is why I say Underused. It is interesting but probably not good enough to do much in higher tiers.

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Though one defining point that is overlooked is the fact that he has a 4X resistance to rock... meaning stealth rock will barely scratch him.

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Not overlooked, just don't care. This guy isn't good enough so that he is used enough to make Stealth Rock resistance an important thing. Plus, I have a guess that any Stealth Rock user is going to be moving past Underused into Borderline and Overused.

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well his fighting moves are super effective against dark and steel which is team plasma oh also ice.
he is not effected to poison moves. that is the reason why i use him.

Answer 1

Item: Leftovers/Kings-rock
Nature: Jolly
Ability: Justified
EVs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 4 Hp

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Thunder-wave

Iron-head

Sacred-sword

Taunt or Stone-edge

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Para-flincher set :D I have always loved using Para-flinch ever since I first tried it with Togekiss, while Cobalion does not have Serene-grace when you add up the Paralysis from Thunder-wave and the 30% Flinch chance from Iron-head there is still a pretty good chance that the opponent will not move especially if you add the Kings-rock. Aside from flinching Iron-head is pretty strong STAB as well. Sacred-sword is very useful STAB and also ignores the opponents defense stat boosts, this guy is the worlds best Umbreon counter because of this and his immunity to poison and his Attack boosts when hit by Dark moves. Though it should be noted that you should not use Para-flinch on Umbreon because if he has Synchronize as his ability then you get paralyzed to and if he has Inner-focus then he can not flinch, furthermore if you used Taunt he(most likely) can only use Payback and that will make your attack boost(though most likely the opponent will switch). Anyway back to the set. For your last move you could use Taunt as a way of crippling walls and tanks, on the other hand you could use Stone-edge for some more coverage. For the Item you can use Leftovers to make him last longer or you can use the Kings-rock to increase your chances of Flinching.

Comments

how 'bout razor fang, 'stead of King's Rock?

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They are the same thing. But Kings rock is usually easier to find.

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When I saw that you answered, I already knew what it would be :P

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Kings Rock is banned.

Answer 2

Good mixed sweeper.

Ability: Heart of Justice

EVs: Attack, Speed, Sp. Attack Nature: Rash

Close Combat: Don't expect this guy to stay in for long periods of time, so Close Combat would work well in that case.

Volt Change: Speaking of switching out...

Flash Cannon: STAB.

Stone Edge: Deal with Fire types.

Comments

? heart of justice??

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english patch

Answer 3

Cobalion @ Choice Band

Trait: Justified

EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe

Jolly Nature (+Spe, -SAtk)

• Close Combat
• Stone Edge
• Iron Head
• X-Scissor

Close Combat is the best STAB move for a
Choice banded!! set beacuse of that PWR!

Stone Edge covers Fire weakness and other
Types.

Iron Head is the second STAB move.

X-scissor is a good choice for a caverage move.

Answer 4

This is one of the most annoying sets I have ever faced.

Cobalion @ Leftovers

Trait: Justified
EVs: 248 HP / 68 Atk / 192 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)

• Stealth Rock
• Toxic / Thunder Wave
• Volt Switch
• Close Combat

Answer 5

Cobalion @ Leftovers

Trait: Justified
EVs: 52 HP / 152 Atk / 52 Def / 252 Spd
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Close Combat

One of my favorite sets to use for this guy. Hes Bulky and he hits Fast and Hard. Substitute is used so you can Set up a few Swords Dances and if you are behind one after you have all the Attack boost theres almost nothing that can stop you. Swords Dance boost your attack by two stages. Iron Head and Close Combat are two amazing STABs.

Answer 6

Cobalion @ Air Balloon

Trait: Justified

EVs: 252 Atk / 64 Def / 192 Spd

Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)

• Sacred Sword
• Stone Edge
• Swords Dance
• Quick Attack

Answer 7

Cobalion @ Leftovers
Trait: Justified
EVs: 140 HP / 24 Def / 36 SAtk / 80 SDef / 228 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Flash Cannon
- Focus Blast
- HP Electric

Comments

Volt-switch does not really fit here. He looses his boosts after he uses it. It is usually not a good idea to have a boosting move and a switch moves(aside from Baton-pass) on the same set.

Answer 8

I would go for a physical moveset:

Iron Head - STAB, good power and a great chance to make the foe flinch.
Sacred Sword - STAB, good power, ignores when the foe's Defense increases.
Stone Edge - Good Coverage against Fire and Flying foes.
Swords Dance - To increase Cobalion's attack sharply.

My Cobalion has great HP and Defense, average Attack and Speed, so it can take hits while powering up with Swords Dance, In Double and Triple battles, it's covered against Special Attacks and then it just kills.

Answer 9

Cobalion@Leftovers
Nature:Bold(+Def,-Atk)
Trait:Justified
EV's:252 Def/252 SDef/4 HP

Stealth rock
Toxic
Iron defense
Magnet rise

Answer 10

Pretty good Pokemon =P
Cobalion @ muscle band/leftovers/sitrus berry

Nature:Jolly
EV's: 252 sp/ 128 att/ 128 def

Moveset:
Sacred Sword: because you don't want to use close combat to lower ur defenses and plus sacred sword is just awesome if you foe is using iron defense or something infront of you because they're just wasting time.

Zen Headbutt: Die you accursed fighting types

Stone Edge: Die you accursed fire types (plus useful against flying types)

Swords dance/hone claws: both options are good using swords dance makes you dish out a stronger attack quicker. Although you have zen headbutt and stone edge which are a lil inaccurate so hone claws is a pretty good option as well ^_^