As a Steel/Fighting type, Cobalion has 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Steel/Fighting typing.

Base stats

HP: 91
Attack: 90
Defense: 129
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 72
Speed: 108
Total: 580

Cobalion has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (129). Its Attack (90) and Sp. Atk (90) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 108 beats 88% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 91 HP, 129 Defense and 72 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Cobalion's only ability is Justified.

How to beat Cobalion

Cobalion takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground and Fire moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Fighting moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Fighting moves. Moltres hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Steel and Fighting moves.