The Essentials on Cubone
- Type
- Ground
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Water, Grass, Ice Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Poison, Rock · immune: Electric
- Evolution
- Cubone → Marowak (Lv. 28)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 320 · top stat: Defense (95) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 9 in the Extradimensional Pokédex (Mega Dimension)
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Osselait in French · カラカラ, Karakara in Japanese · Tragosso in German All Languages
Overview
Cubone is a Ground-type Pokémon, No. 104 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Lonely Pokémon. Height: 0.4 m, weight: 6.5 kg.
Cubone evolves into Marowak (Lv. 28).
Abilities: Rock Head and Lightning Rod. Hidden Ability: Battle Armor. Cubone is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves (×2 damage). Cubone takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#104
National Pokédex
Category
Lonely Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
50
255
Attack
50
255
Defense
95
255
Special Attack
40
255
Special Defense
50
255
Speed
35
255
Total
320
Min HP (Lv. 100)
210
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
304
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Ground). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Water
×2
Grass
×2
Ice
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Fighting
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 2 types
Poison
×½
Rock
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Electric
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Ability 2
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Cubone Evolution
Cubone Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Ground
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Cubone Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Mud-Slap
Ground
Spec.
100%
20
10
1
Growl
Normal
Stat
100%
—
40
4
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
7
Bone Club
Ground
Phys.
85%
65
20
8
False Swipe
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
40
12
Headbutt
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
15
13
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
16
Retaliate
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
5
20
Fling
Dark
Phys.
100%
—
10
23
Rage
Normal
Phys.
100%
20
20
24
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
Phys.
100%
75
10
29
Bone Rush
Ground
Phys.
90%
25
10
32
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
36
Endeavor
Normal
Phys.
100%
—
5
40
Bonemerang
Ground
Phys.
90%
50
10
44
Thrash
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
10
48
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Cubone
Available in 23 games, 109 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Generation I
Blue 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 22 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 22 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 24 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 24 4%
Red 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 22 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 22 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 24 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 24 5%
Yellow 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Safari Zone
Lv. 16 5%
Safari Zone
Lv. 19 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 19 10%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 22 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 24 5%
Generation II
Crystal 5 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Goldenrod City
Lv. 15 100%
Tall grass
(4)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 30%
Day
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 30%
Morning
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 30%
Day
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 30%
Morning
Gold 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 30%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 30%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 1%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 4%
Silver 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 30%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 30%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 1%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 4%
Generation III
FireRed 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 15 5%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 15 5%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 15 5%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 17 4%
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 17 4%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 17 4%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 17 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 17 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 19 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 19 5%
Sevault Canyon
Lv. 46 10%
LeafGreen 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 15 5%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 15 5%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 15 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 17 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 17 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 17 4%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 17 4%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 17 4%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 19 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F
Lv. 19 5%
Sevault Canyon
Lv. 46 10%
Generation IV
Diamond 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 203
Lv. 4 20%
Swarm active
Route 203
Lv. 4 20%
Swarm active
HeartGold 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 10%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 20%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 10%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 20%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 1%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 4%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Pearl 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 203
Lv. 4 20%
Swarm active
Route 203
Lv. 4 20%
Swarm active
Platinum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 203
Lv. 4 20%
Swarm active
Route 203
Lv. 4 20%
Swarm active
SoulSilver 10 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(10)
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 10%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 10 20%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 10%
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 12 20%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 1%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 13 4%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Generation VI
X 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Glittering Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Glittering Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Y 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Glittering Cave
Lv. 15 10%
Glittering Cave
Lv. 16 10%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Rock Tunnel B1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Rock Tunnel 1F
Lv. 18-23 100%
Pokémon Tower 4F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 6F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 3F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 5F
Lv. 27-32 100%
Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 24%
Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 24%
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 24%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 24%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Cubone in Pokémon GO
- 1,019Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 582Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Marowak
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON's real face.”
Blue
“Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this POKéMON's real face.”
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 plain tive 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
“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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Diamond
“When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly.”
Pearl
“When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly.”
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
“When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly.”
White
“When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly.”
Black 2
“When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly.”
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
“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.”
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!
“Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Osselait
🇬🇧 English
Cubone
🇯🇵 漢字
カラカラ
🇯🇵 Kana
カラカラ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Karakara
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Tragosso
🇪🇸 Español
Cubone
🇮🇹 Italiano
Cubone
🇰🇷 한국어
탕구리
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
卡拉卡拉
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
卡拉卡拉
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Solitaire
🇬🇧 EN
Lonely Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
こどくポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Einsam-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Cubone
What type is Cubone?
Cubone is a Ground-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Cubone?
Cubone evolves into Marowak (Lv. 28).
What are Cubone's weaknesses?
Cubone is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves (×2 damage). Cubone takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
What is Cubone's Hidden Ability?
Cubone's Hidden Ability is Battle Armor. Its regular Abilities are Rock Head and Lightning Rod.
Can you get a Shiny Cubone in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Cubone is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
