Cobalion (Pokémon)

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Cobalion (Japanese: コバルオン Cobalon) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon.
Along with , , and , Cobalion is a member of the Swords of Justice and is typically considered the group's leader. In the Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, they are also associated with .
The Paradox Pokémon is said to be either a future relative of Cobalion or a counterpart of it from a parallel timeline.
==Biology==
Cobalion is a quadrupedal that possesses traits of stags and goats. It is covered in aqua blue fur and has jagged yellow horns similar in shape to thunderbolts. Its snout is a lighter shade of blue than the rest of its fur, and there is 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's body is said to be made of steel.
According to legend, Cobalion, alongside the other Swords of Justice had challenged the humans in order to protect other Pokémon from losing their homes to the humans's expansion. During the battle, Cobalion ushered the other Pokémon to safety. The three Swords distrust humans because of a war that resulted in a forest fire in Moor of Icirrus. Its glare can make even an unruly Pokémon obey it. Cobalion is said to have possessed the air of a leader since its birth, and is capable of calming even the most vicious of foes. As seen in both Pokémon the Series and Pokémon Adventures, it can create an out of its head. Cobalion loves Cobalion Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and followed it in the past. Cobalion shares a resemblance to , which is believed to be a descendant of Cobalion or a cutting-edge weapon that merely resembles it.
In Generation V, was its signature move.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Rumble Blast: Cobalion is the main antagonist for most of the game as he and his forces have been going around stealing Glowdrops from the towns for their own selfish reasons. It is later revealed he was gathering the Glowdrops to gain entrance into the now rusted World Axle, which takes a heavy toll on his legion as they all rust. With his forces now consumed by Dark Rust, Cobalion teams up with the player to infiltrate the World Axle, and ultimately defeats Dark Rust. After the player has defeated and , they will be rewarded with this Cobalion who will be .
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Cobalion is available in Version 3.0.0+.
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
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Cobalion debuted in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, being one of its stars alongside , , , and . Along with Terrakion, Virizion, Kyurem, and Keldeo, Cobalion can speak through telepathy.
====Minor appearances====
A silhouetted Cobalion appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In The Gathering of Stars, Sonia picked up a book with images of Cobalion, , and on the cover.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
In A Misunderstanding, Cobalion appears in the Mistralton Cave where his colleagues, Terrakion and Virizion, are being challenged by Trish of the Riches. Trish is startled into dropping her fire torches and causing a blaze inside the cave. The trio work together to put out the fire, then take Shoko and Trish's Pokémon away, only to give them back after persuasion from .
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
Monta owns a Cobalion, which he used in an attempt to weaken enough to be able to capture it.
===Pokémon RéBURST===
Cobalion, along with Virizion and Terrakion, were captured by Great Gavel. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Amu.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Cobalion appears as a alongside and .
==Trivia==
* Of the Swords of Justice, Cobalion is the only one with:
** A type immunity.
** A double resistance.
** An English name that is different from the official romanization of its Japanese name.
** French and German names that differ from each other.
* Cobalion's and stats are the reverse of 's, while their other stats are identical.
* Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion were all designed by Takao Unno.Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)
===Origin===
Cobalion is based on the character of from the novel . Like Athos, Cobalion is the oldest and the de facto leader of the group. Appearance wise, like the others of its quartet, it resembles certain s, most notably the (a type of goat), the , and some species of antelopes such as the or . Like the other members of its trio, its nose is shaped like that of a or .
====Name origin====
Cobalion and Cobalon may be combinations of cobalt (referring to and the color of ) and stallion or champion.
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Cobalion (M15)
* Cobalion (Rumble Blast)
* Swords of Justice
* Swords of Justice (Adventures)
* Legendary Pokémon
==References==
==External links==
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Category:Legendary Pokémon
Category:Unova Legendary Pokémon
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