Cubone #0104
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| Typing | Ground |
| Abilities | Rock Head - Ability 1 Lightning Rod - Ability 2 Battle Armor - Hidden |
| Classification | The Lonely Pokémon |
| National ID | #0104 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 50 | 110—157 | |||
| Attack | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Defense | 95 | 90—132 | 100—147 | 110—161 | |
| Sp. Attack | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Sp. Defense | 50 | 49—91 | 55—102 | 60—112 | |
| Speed | 35 | 36—78 | 40—87 | 44—95 | |
| Total | 320 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Monster |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20%male 49.80%female |
| Height | 0.4 m (1'4") |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 64 |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Catch Chance | ~35.19% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Cubone via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Level unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| 4 | Tail Whip | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 8 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 12 | Headbutt | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 16 | Retaliate | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 20 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 24 | Stomping Tantrum | 75 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| 29 | Bone Rush | 25 | 90 | Ground | Phys. |
| 32 | Focus Energy | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 36 | Endeavor | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 40 | Bonemerang | 50 | 90 | Ground | Phys. |
| 44 | Thrash | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 48 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Cubone as Egg Moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Name expand_less | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | — | — | Ghost | Stat. |
| Skull Bash | 130 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Perish Song | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Double Kick | 30 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Iron Head | 80 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| Detect | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| Belly Drum | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Cubone via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| TM unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM013 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM014 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM023 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM026 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM035 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM038 | Fire Blast | 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM054 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM056 | Fling | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM075 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM076 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM080 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM096 | Strength | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM098 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM100 | Rock Climb | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
swap_horizTransferShield
swap_horizTransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
card_giftcardObtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
arrow_upwardEvolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
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swap_horizTransfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite