Cobalion

The Iron Will Pokémon
#638 - Cobalion
Debut	Pokémon: Black Version Pokémon: White Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	2.1 m (6'11")
Weight	250 kg (551.2 lbs.)
Color	Blue
Gender Ratio	Genderless
Ability	Justified
Hidden Ability
Egg Group	Unbreedable
Icon		Sprite
File:I638.gif		File:638sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	91	Speed	108
Attack	90	Sp. Attack	90
Defense	129	Sp. Defense	72
Training Info
Catch Rate	003	Hatch Steps	10,240
Base Exp.	261	Effort Points	Def
Happiness	35		Def
To Lv.100	Slow		Def

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Cobalion is one of three legendary musketeer Pokémon (which additionally seems to include Keldeo) that was introduced in the fifth generation games.

Information

Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion were around during the time of ancient Unova, when people and Pokémon were separated. These powerful creatures appointed themselves the protectors of Pokémon. In one incident, they worked together to save Pokémon when warring humans had set a forest on fire. Cobalion was the one who led the frightened Pokémon out of the woods. The three of them then routed the humans whom had caused the war. However, they realized that human desires would constantly lead to more warfare and more Pokémon suffering. The three of them decided to cut themselves off from people and disappeared, living on as legends.

Cobalion itself has a calm and and composed body. It has been described as having both a body and a heart of steel. Cobalion also has a glare that can make even an unruly Pokémon listen to it. It had a deep bond with its two partners which seemed to resemble a type of psychic connection.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Black and White Versions, Cobalion was found in Mistralton Cave. By battling and capturing or defeating it, the player character demonstrated to Cobalion that the world had changed, and Cobalion willingly decided to travel with the trainer. He also communicated this to Terrakion and Virizion, which led to them appearing in Unova as well.

Other Appearances

Video Games

• In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion appeared together as a single shared Ace-rank Primary Spirit. When fought against in a Spirit battle, their Spirit would possess a trio of fighters each wielding a beam sword, with their melee weapons strengthened and with random chances of delivering critical hits. Cobalion was represented by a blue Yoshi, Terrakion by Duck Hunt and Virizion by a green Lucario.

Other Media

• The Swords of Justice were featured in the fifteenth anime movie.

Trivia

• Its name seems to be a play on "cobalt" (which is its color as well as a metal) combined with the word "stallion" or "champion".
• This legendary trio is based on the three musketeers, which is hinted in their sword-based abilities and their hidden fourth member. Cobalion in particular is based on Athos, who is the eldest and leader of the Musketeers.