#638 Cobalion | |||
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Species | Iron Will Pokémon | ||
Original Region | Unova | ||
National Dex Nr. | #638 | ||
Regional Dex Nr. | #144/225 | ||
Generation | V | ||
Pokémon Color | Blue | ||
First Appearance | Pokémon Black And White | ||
Latest Appearance | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | ||
Type(s) | |||
Steel | Fighting | ||
Ability/ies | |||
Justified | |||
Average Height | 6'11" | ||
Average Weight | 551.2 lbs. |
Cobalion (Japanese: コバルオン Cobalon) is a dual-type Steel/Fighting Legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.
Along with Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo, Cobalion is a member of the Swords of Justice and is its presumed leader.
Biology[]
Cobalion is a goat-like, quadruped Pokémon that is covered in aqua blue fur. It has yellow horns similar in shape to thunderbolts. Its snout is a lighter shade of blue than the rest of its fur, and there a black blaze running from its nose to the back of its head. On its long neck and hind legs, there are small gray spots. It has a white tuft of fur under its neck, resembling a cravat. On its shoulder blades are yellow protrusions that resemble fins. Its tail resembles these protrusions, albeit in the same color as its snout. Cobalion's legs have black bands with lighter fur underneath and large black hooves. Cobalion has a composed demeanor, but dislikes humans. Once, it fought against people to protect Pokémon. Its glare can make even an unruly Pokémon obey it.
Trivia[]
- Cobalion has the highest Defense base stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
- Of the Swords of Justice, Cobalion is the only one with a type immunity, the only one whose English name is different from the official romanization of its Japanese name, the only one whose French and German names differ from each other, and the only one which has a double resistance.
Origin[]
Cobalion appears to be based on the character of Athos from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Athos, Cobalion is the oldest and the de facto leader of the group. Like the others of its trio, its appearance is based on ungulates. It bears close resemblance to a markhor (a type of goat) and species of antelope such as the greater kudu or eland. Like the other members of its trio, its nose is shaped like that of a sheep or goat.
Name Origin[]
Cobalion and Cobalon are derived from cobalt (a metal and a color) and possibly champion.
Names in other Languages[]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | コバルオン Cobalon |
From cobalt and possibly champion |
Spanish | Cobalion | Same as English name |
French | Cobaltium | From cobalt and the suffix -ium |
German | Kobalium | From Kobalt and the suffix -ium |
Italian | Cobalion | Same as English name |
Korean | 코바르온 Kobareuon |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
Chinese | 勾帕路翁 Gōupàlùwēng |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
National Pokédex | ||
← #637: Volcarona | #638: Cobalion | #639: Terrakion → |