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Cubone Team Builder

Cubone is a Gen 1 Ground Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a coverage option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Cubone, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Cubone at a glance

Generation

Gen 1

Types

Ground

Roles

Coverage

Base stat total

320

Species

Cubone

Form

Base form

Availability

Direct version data

Version records

20

Cubone brings a Ground typing and a 320 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Cubone's weaknesses

WaterGrassIce

What Cubone resists

PoisonRock

Immune to

Electric

Where you can use Cubone

Pokemon ShowdownFireRed & LeafGreenHeartGold & SoulSilverEmeraldPlatinumBlack & White
  • Direct version records exist for Cubone, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
  • Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
  • 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Team pitfalls when building around Cubone

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, grass, and ice.