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No. 0878

Cufant

Copperderm Pokémon

Cufant official artwork
Official art
Steel
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
100 kg 220.5 lbs
Base stat total
330 Higher than 26% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Sheer Force
Pokédex entryShield
If a job requires serious strength, this Pokémon will excel at it. Its copper body tarnishes in the rain, turning a vibrant green color.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

Total 330 · Higher than 26% of Pokémon
HP72147–179254–348
Atk8090–145148–284
Def4962–11192–216
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD4962–11192–216
Spe4054–10176–196
Total330Higher than 26% of Pokémon
HP72Atk80Def49Spe40SpD49SpA40

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: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, resists 10, immune to 1

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
FightingFireGround

Resists

½×
BugDragonFairyFlyingGrassIceNormalPsychicRockSteel

Immune to

0×
Poison
Takes normal damage from 4 types
GhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

2 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Speed tiers

Max Speed 101 · outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf (Choice Scarf)151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Cufant outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Cufant 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
101Cufant · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92Cufant · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Cufant · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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.

Moves

48 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
5RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhysical3090%20
10Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhysical40100%15
15Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
20Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhysical65100%20
25Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
30DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
35StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhysical80100%15
40Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
45Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
50High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhysical9595%10
55SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhysical120100%5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—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.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhysical75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhysical2590%10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhysical75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhysical80100%10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpecial80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%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.SteelPhysical—100%10
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpecial14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhysical9595%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 8

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpecial12090%10
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDefense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
EggFissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhysical—30%5
EggSlamNo additional effect.NormalPhysical8075%20
EggSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
EggWhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

Evolution

Stage 1 of 2
  1. #0878CufantSteel
    1. Level 34
      #0879CopperajahSteel

Where to find

Wild in 4 games
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Shield 4 areas
  • Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword 4 areas
  • Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

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.

Training

Catch rate 190 · medium growth
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

2 egg groups · 25 egg cycles
Egg groups
FieldMineral
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

2 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Copperderm Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Yellow
Shape
Galar#302Crown Tundra#108Paldea#124

  1. If a job requires serious strength, this Pokémon will excel at it. Its copper body tarnishes in the rain, turning a vibrant green color.

    Shield

  2. It digs up the ground with its trunk. It’s also very strong, being able to carry loads of over five tons without any problem at all.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Cufant
Japanese
ゾウドウ
Japanese (romaji)
Zoudou
Korean
끼리동
Chinese (Traditional)
銅象
Chinese (Simplified)
铜象
French
Charibari
German
Kupfanti
Spanish
Cufant
Italian
Cufant

Biology

Biology

Cufant resembles the Indian elephant, and its copper-like skin tarnishes into a vivid green color. It is very strong, easily lifting objects over 5 tons. It likes to help out at construction sites.

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

Sprites

2 generations, animated from Gen VIII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII