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Cobalion in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves

Find Cobalion’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Steel/Fighting typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.

Edition covered

Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Cobalion is Unova #225 and National #638. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Steel / Fighting. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.

The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

Cobalion
Cobalion: standard Generation V form, Unova #225.
Cobalion Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP91
Attack90
Defense129
Sp. Atk90
Sp. Def72
Speed108
Total580
02

Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2

Check the version, area and encounter method before travelling. A gift, trade, Hidden Grotto or stationary interaction is different from ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching recorded slots under the same condition.

The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Cobalion recorded Black 2 and White 2 encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 13Black 2Stationary interaction45No special condition recorded
Route 13Black 2Stationary interaction65Earlier specimen defeated; return after the Hall of Fame
Route 13White 2Stationary interaction45No special condition recorded
Route 13White 2Stationary interaction65Earlier specimen defeated; return after the Hall of Fame
03

Evolution family and Generation V requirements

Cobalion has no evolution within the Black 2/White 2 regional roster. Form changes are separate from evolution; evolutions added in later generations do not occur on these cartridges.

Forms and collection requirements

04

Abilities, breeding and training reference

Cobalion Generation V ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
JustifiedRegular ability slot 1

A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.

Cobalion breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratioGenderless
Egg group(s)Undiscovered
Base hatch cycles80
Experience growthSlow
Base capture rate3 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedDefense +3

The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.

Sequel breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves

Cobalion sequel level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting moveLeer
1 / starting moveQuick Attack
7Double Kick
13Metal Claw
19Take Down
25Helping Hand
31Retaliate
37Iron Head
42Sacred Sword
49Swords Dance
55Quick Guard
61Work Up
67Metal Burst
73Close Combat

Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Cobalion sequel compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus
TM05RoarNormalStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM12TauntDarkStatus
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus
TM37SandstormRockStatus
TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial
TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical
TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical
TM72Volt SwitchElectricSpecial
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus
TM81X-scissorBugPhysical
TM83Work UpNormalStatus
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical
HM01CutNormalPhysical
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical

Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.

All sequel TM/HM locations

07

Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors

No Black 2/White 2 Egg moves are recorded for this form.

Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Block, Bounce, Helping Hand, Iron Defense, Iron Head, Magnet Rise, Sleep Talk, Snore, Stealth Rock, Superpower, Zen Headbutt.

Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.

Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services

08

Related species and return to the Pokédex

Return to Cobalion in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

    FIELD NOTE

    Use Cobalion’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.

    References