Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#104Cubone

Cubone as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Cubone as it appears in Sword & Shield
Type
Species
Lonely Pokémon
Height
0.4 m
Weight
6.5 kg

Cubone

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.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Defense

HP50
Attack50
Defense95
Sp. Atk40
Sp. Def50
Speed35
Total320

Abilities

Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Battle Armor (hidden)
Protects against critical hits.

Locations

Sword
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Shield
Requires Isle of Armor (Sword), Isle of Armor (Shield)
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-40100%
Courageous CavernLv 15-40100%
Potbottom DesertLv 15-40100%
Stepping-Stone SeaLv 15-40100%
Overworld
Warm-Up TunnelLv 16-60100%
Roaming
Forest of FocusLv 20-60100%
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Max Raid
Challenge BeachLv 15-40100%
Courageous CavernLv 15-40100%
Potbottom DesertLv 15-40100%
Stepping-Stone SeaLv 15-40100%
Overworld
Warm-Up TunnelLv 16-60100%
Roaming
Forest of FocusLv 20-60100%
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Trade from

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x2
  • x0
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Growl
Status
--
100
40
--
Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage.
1Mud-Slap
Special
20
100
10
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.
4Tail Whip
Status
--
100
30
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
8False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
12Headbutt
Physical
70
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
16Retaliate
Physical
70
100
5
--
Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
20Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
24Stomping Tantrum
Physical
75
100
10
--
Has double power if the user’s last move failed.
29Bone Rush
Physical
25
90
10
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
32Focus Energy
Status
--
--
30
--
Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.
36Endeavor
Physical
--
100
5
--
Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.
40Bonemerang
Physical
50
90
10
--
Hits twice in one turn.
44Thrash
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
48Double-Edge
Physical
120
100
15
--
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Belly Drum
Status
--
--
10
--
User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.
Curse
Status
--
--
10
--
Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
Detect
Status
--
--
5
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
Double Kick
Physical
30
100
30
--
Hits twice in one turn.
Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
Perish Song
Status
--
--
5
--
User and target both faint after three turns.
Skull Bash
Physical
130
100
10
100
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM00Mega Punch
Physical
80
85
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM01Mega Kick
Physical
120
75
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM03Fire Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TM05Thunder Punch
Physical
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM16Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM23Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM32Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM34Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM40Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM79Retaliate
Physical
70
100
5
--
Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM94False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM97Brutal Swing
Physical
60
100
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM98Stomping Tantrum
Physical
75
100
10
--
Has double power if the user’s last move failed.
TR00Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR02Flamethrower
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR07Low Kick
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR13Focus Energy
Status
--
--
30
--
Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.
TR15Fire Blast
Special
110
85
5
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR31Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR35Uproar
Special
90
100
10
--
Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
TR46Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
TR67Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR74Iron Head
Physical
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Scorching Sands
Special
70
100
10
30
Has a chance to burn the target.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl