104: Cubone

Essentials

Cubone

Lonely Pokémon

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.

Hidden Ability

Battle Armor: Protects against critical hits.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 104
Kanto: 104
Original Johto: 203
Updated Johto: 208
Coastal Kalos: 60
Original Alola: 163
Original Akala: 90
Updated Alola: 197
Updated Akala: 98

Names

Japanese: カラカラ (karakara)
: カラカラ
Official roomaji: Karakara
Korean: 탕구리
Chinese: 卡拉卡拉
: 卡拉卡拉
French: Osselait
German: Tragosso
Spanish: Cubone
Italian: Cubone

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Defense

Capture rate

190

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Thick Club
		nothing
	5%	Thick Club
	5%	Thick Club
	5%	Thick Club
		nothing
	5%	Thick Club

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Cubone	Marowak Level up, starting at level 28 Level up, during the night, starting at level 28

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	50	22.7	273	304
Attack	50	17.1	168	199
Defense	95	77.9	258	289
Special Attack	40	14.5	148	179
Special Defense	50	22.7	168	199
Speed	35	12.4	138	169
Total	320	21.7

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/14/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly.

: It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly.
: It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like.
: 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.

: When it thinks of its deceased mother, it weeps loudly. Mandibuzz that hear its cries will attack it from the air.
: 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.
: At night, it weeps loudly for its dead mother, but those cries only attract its natural enemy—Mandibuzz.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Lonely Pokémon
Color: Brown
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

1'3.7"
0.4 m

Weight

14.3 lb
6.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Blue

Yellow

Gold

Silver

Crystal

FireRed

LeafGreen

Diamond

Route 203

Pearl

Route 203

Platinum

Route 203

HeartGold

SoulSilver

X

Glittering Cave, Unknown Area 303

Y

Glittering Cave, Unknown Area 303

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Cubone's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—												Bone Club			20	65	85%		Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Growl			40	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
		5	5	5	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
	10	9	9	9	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	Bone Club			20	65	85%		Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
	13											Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
	18	13	13	13	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
25	25	17	17	17	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
31	31	21	21	21	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
		25	25	25	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Bonemerang			10	50	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
		29	29	29	23	23	23	23	23	23	23	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
		33	33	33	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
38	38	37	37	37	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
43	43											Bonemerang			10	50	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
46	46											Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
					33	33	33	33	33	33	33	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
										37	37	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
		41	41	41	37	37	37	37	37			Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
					41	41	41	41	41	41	41	Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
				45	43	43	43	43	43	43	43	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							47	47	47	47	47	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
										51	51	Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
												Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
												Belly Drum			10	—	—		User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.
												Chip Away			20	70	100%		Ignores the target's stat modifiers.
												Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
												Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
												Double Kick			30	30	100%		Hits twice in one turn.
												Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
												Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
												Perish Song			5	—	—		User and target both faint after three turns.
												Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
												Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
												Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
												Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
												Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
												Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
												Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
												Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
												Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
												Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
												Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
												Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
												Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
												Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
												Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
												Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
												Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
												Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
												Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
												Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
												Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
												Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
												Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
												Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
												Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
												Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
												Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
												Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
												Substitute			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.
												Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
												Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
												Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
												Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
				01	01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
		01	01									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
		02	02									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		03	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
01	01											Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05											Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
		08	08									Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
		10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		13	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
08	08											Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09	09											Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10	10											Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
11	11											Bubble Beam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
12	12											Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
13	13			13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17	17											Submission			20	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
18	18											Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
19	19											Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
20	20											Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
		16	16									Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		20	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
							23	23	23	23	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
		23	23	23	23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
		27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
27	27											Fissure			5	*	30%		Causes a one-hit KO.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
		31	31									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
31	31											Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
				35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		34	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		35	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
34	34											Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		41	41									Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
		43	43									Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
40	40											Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
				39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
				42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
				43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
							48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
							49	49	49	49	49	Echoed Voice			15	40	100%		Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.
		48	48									Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					54	54	54	54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
					56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
										59	59	Brutal Swing			20	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							59	59	59			Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
							67	67	67			Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
					58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					75	75	75	75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
							78	78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
					76	76						Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
					78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
					80	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
					87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
								88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50	50				90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			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.
									94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
							94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
								98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
								100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				H6	H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					H8	H8						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.