Cubone - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Cubone can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Cubone learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
4Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
8False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
12HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
16RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
20FlingDarkPhysical 100
24Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
29Bone RushGroundPhysical 25 90
32Focus EnergyNormalStatus
36EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
40BonemerangGroundPhysical 50 90
44ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
48Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Cubone learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Belly DrumNormalStatus
CurseGhostStatus
DetectFightingStatus
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
LeerNormalStatus 100
Perish SongNormalStatus
Skull BashNormalPhysical 130 100

Move Tutor moves

Cubone can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Cubone is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Cubone is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

Cubone learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
4Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
8False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
12HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
16RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
20FlingDarkPhysical 100
24Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
29Bone RushGroundPhysical 25 90
32Focus EnergyNormalStatus
36EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
40BonemerangGroundPhysical 50 90
44ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
48Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Cubone learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Belly DrumNormalStatus
CurseGhostStatus
DetectFightingStatus
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
LeerNormalStatus 100
Perish SongNormalStatus
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Skull BashNormalPhysical 130 100

Moves learnt by TM

Cubone is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Cubone does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Cubone egg move parents

Cubone's egg groups: Monster

The egg moves for Cubone are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Cubone with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Cubone with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Ancient Power

Belly Drum

Curse

Detect

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Double Kick

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Iron Head

Leer

Perish Song

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Screech

Skull Bash