Cubone Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Cubone level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
4.78
36.6
3140.9s
3.60
2
4.61
35.3
3253.1s
3.48
3
4.56
34.9
3288.7s
3.44
4
4.03
30.9
3721.5s
3.04
5
3.94
30.1
3809.6s
2.97
6
3.85
29.5
3896.7s
2.91
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Cubone Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#965 of 1145 · F Tier

Great League (Mega Edition)
#1022 of 1201 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Cubone PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Cubone Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Mud Slap
Trainer Battles
Power
11
Energy
10
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Gyms & Raids
Power
17
Energy
12
Duration
1.5s
Damage window
0.8s – 1.0s
DPS
11.33
Weather boost
Overcast (Cloudy)
Trainer Battles
Power
9
Energy
7
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
19
13
1.5s
12.67
17
12
1.5s
11.33
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mud Slap | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Smash | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 160% | 39.1% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 62.5% |
Cubone Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
55
Energy
-35
DPE
1.57
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
80
Energy
-55
DPE
1.45
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-50
DPE
1.4
Archetype
Charged Attack Type Coverage
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Cubone carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cubone's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Mud Slap and Bone Club make up Cubone's best raid moveset, dealing 4.8 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Cubone for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Cubone's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Mud Slap with Bone Club and Return. Cubone's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Cubone learn in Pokémon GO?
Cubone can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.
How much does Cubone's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Cubone costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.







































