Cubone
Cubone is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0104 |
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| Type | Ground |
| Species | Lonely Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Rock Head 2. Lightning Rod Battle Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0104 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0203 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0104 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0208 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0060 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0163 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0197 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0104 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0170 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 64 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Total | 320 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Cubone changes
- In Generation 1, Cubone has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Cubone has a base experience yield of 87.
- In Generations 2-7, Cubone has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON’s real face. |
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| Yellow | Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody. |
| Gold | If it is sad or lonely, the skull it wears shakes, and emits a plaintive and mournful sound. |
| Silver | It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like. |
| Crystal | It lost its mother after its birth. It wears its mother’s skull, never revealing its true face. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
CUBONE pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull the POKéMON wears are made by the tears it sheds. |
| FireRed | It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. |
| LeafGreen | Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON’s real face. |
| Emerald | It pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull it wears are from its tears. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| HeartGold | If it is sad or lonely, the skull it wears shakes and emits a plaintive and mournful sound. |
| SoulSilver | It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| X | It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. |
| Y | It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Cubone pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull the Pokémon wears are made by the tears it sheds. |
| Sun | When it thinks of its deceased mother, it weeps loudly. Mandibuzz that hear its cries will attack it from the air. |
| Moon | The skull it wears on its head is that of its dead mother. According to some, it will evolve when it comes to terms with the pain of her death. |
| Ultra Sun | At night, it weeps loudly for its dead mother, but those cries only attract its natural enemy—Mandibuzz. |
| Ultra Moon | It wears its mother’s skull on its head, so no one knows what its bare face looks like. However, it’s clear that it’s always crying. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody. |
| Sword | When the memory of its departed mother brings it to tears, its cries echo mournfully within the skull it wears on its head. |
| Shield | This Pokémon wears the skull of its deceased mother. Sometimes Cubone’s dreams make it cry, but each tear Cubone sheds makes it stronger. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
Moves learned by Cubone
Moves learnt by level up
Cubone does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Cubone does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Cubone cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
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. |
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| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 4 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 8 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 16 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 20 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 29 | Bone Rush | Ground | 25 | 90 | |
| 32 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Bonemerang | Ground | 50 | 90 | |
| 44 | Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Cubone learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cubone gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| Double Kick | Fighting | 30 | 100 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Perish Song | Normal | — | — | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Cubone is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Cubone sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Cubone
| Red Blue |
Pokémon Tower |
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| Yellow | Pokémon Tower, Safari Zone |
| Gold Silver |
Rock Tunnel |
| Crystal | Goldenrod City, Rock Tunnel |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Pokémon Tower, Sevault Canyon |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 203 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Rock Tunnel |
| Black White |
Breed Marowak |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Glittering Cave |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Wela Volcano Park |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Pokémon Tower, Rock Tunnel |
| Sword Shield |
Warm-Up Tunnel |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 203, Rocky Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Stargleam Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Cubone questions
- If a Ditto holding a Thick Club was to Transform into Marowak, would it get the benefits of Thick Club?
- What does a thick club do?
- Who is Cubone's mother ?
- How is the cubone family supposed to work...?
- Is there a chance for my Cubone to change ability when it evolves into Alolan Marowak?
- Cubone evolving into Marowak in Alola?
- What is a good LC moveset for Cubone?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Cubone |
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| Japanese | カラカラ (Karakara) |
| German | Tragosso |
| French | Osselait |
| Italian | Cubone |
| Spanish | Cubone |
| Korean | 탕구리 (tangguri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 卡拉卡拉 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 卡拉卡拉 |
| English |
Lonely Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | こどくポケモン |
| German | Einsam-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Solitaire |
| Italian | Pokémon Solitario |
| Spanish | Pokémon Solitario |
| Korean | 고독포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 孤独宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 孤獨寶可夢 |
Name origin
- cub
- baby animal
- bone
- structure making up a skeleton


