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Copperajah

Copperderm Pokémon

Base
Copperajah official artwork
Official art

Copperajah is a Steel-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Fire, with a base stat total of 500. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Steel
Height
3 m 9′10″
Weight
650 kg 1433.0 lbs
Base stat total
500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
These Pokémon live in herds. Their trunks have incredible grip strength, strong enough to crush giant rocks into powder.
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Base stats

HP122197–229354–448
Atk130135–200238–394
Def6980–133128–260
SpA8090–145148–284
SpD6980–133128–260
Spe3045–9058–174
Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon
HP122Atk130Def69Spe30SpD69SpA80

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingFireGround

Resists

½×
BugDragonFairyFlyingGrassIceNormalPsychicRockSteel

Immune to

0×
Poison
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostWaterElectricDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Copperajah outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Copperajah against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Copperajah · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82Copperajah · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50Copperajah · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

17.6% of teams · rank #5 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe
Tera Type
Dragon
  1. Knock Off
  2. Stealth Rock
  3. Heavy Slam
  4. Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games10.5%
  • 1500 weighting12.6%
  • 1630 weighting17.6%
  • 1760 weighting36.6%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 66.8%
  • 33.2%

EV spreads

  • Careful 252 HP / 212 SpD / 44 Spe18.8%
  • Modest 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 Spe13.0%
  • Careful 252 HP / 228 SpD / 28 Spe11.2%
  • Careful 140 HP / 116 Atk / 252 SpD9.0%
  • Adamant 128 HP / 252 Atk / 128 Spe6.8%

Tera types

  • Dragon46.5%
  • Ghost15.6%
  • Flying13.3%
  • Ground10.6%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0878CufantSteel
    1. Level 34
      #0879CopperajahSteel

Moves

Level up 14

EvoHeavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
1RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
15Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
20Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
25Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
30DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
37StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
44Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
51Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
58High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
65SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10

Biology

Copperajah have skin that is resistant to water, and they use their large, strong trunks to dig through rock and stone. The species came to Galar from another region.

Design & origin

Copperajah is based on the Indian elephant.

Forms

Gigantamax Copperajah

Steel
BST 500

When Gigantamaxed, Copperajah becomes larger, stands in a bipedal position on its enlarged hind feet, and has a more blocky body. Its tusks point upward, and its trunk is larger.

Like in its normal form, Gigantamax Copperajah uses its trunk like a backhoe, only its trunk is now strong enough to level mountains and topple skyscrapers. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Steelsurge.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Copperderm Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
—
Galar#303Crown Tundra#109Paldea#125

  1. These Pokémon live in herds. Their trunks have incredible grip strength, strong enough to crush giant rocks into powder.

    Shield

  2. They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. Their green skin is resistant to water.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Copperajah
Japanese
ダイオウドウ
Japanese (romaji)
Daioudou
Korean
대왕끼리동
Chinese (Traditional)
大王銅象
Chinese (Simplified)
大王铜象
French
Pachyradjah
German
Patinaraja
Spanish
Copperajah
Italian
Copperajah

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

2 Atk
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
175
Medium

Breeding

FieldMineral
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Cufant: Level 34.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 5 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Sword 5 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.