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Cubone(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ground-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Marowak starting at level 28 though its Alolan variant requires it to be night.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Cubone is a small, bipedal, dinosaur-like reptilian Pokémon with a light brown hide that covers most of its body, except for its cream-colored belly. Two small claws, one on each hand, serve as its thumbs, and one large nail on each foot make up its toes. It has two small spikes on its back and a short tail. On its head, Cubone wears the skull of its dead mother as a helmet. Because of this, much of its actual face has never been seen, except for its triangular, black eyes and a small area surrounding them. The skull has two rounded horns on the top of its head and a tooth-like point on the lower sides. Under the skull, Cubone has a brown snout. The small Cubone survives only through the immense skill it possesses in wielding the bone it carries as a weapon.
It is called the Lonely Pokémon because of its tendency to keep to itself and avoid social situations, due to the trauma caused by the death of its mother. Cubone will often weep at night in mourning of its mother. When Cubone cries, the skull that it wears on its head vibrates and emits "a plaintive and mournful sound." On the night of a full moon, the cries are said to be especially terrible. Cubone seems to recognize its mother in the full moon, and so it howls with a particular sadness. Its cries attract Mandibuzz, a natural predator. It is said a Cubone will evolve into a Marowak once it comes terms with its mother's death. The dreams Cubone have make it cry, but crying makes it stronger. Cubone lives in rocky areas, usually on mountains or in caves. It also once inhabited the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town where deceased Pokémon were buried and mourned.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
An orphaned Cubone appears in the care of Mr. Fuji. It lost its mother, a Marowak, while she was defending her charge from Team Rocket. Its role was expanded in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, where it is kidnapped by Archer after wandering from Lavender Town. After being rescued by the player from Team Rocket Hideout, it returns to Pokémon Tower, where it helps the player and Trace calm his mother's spirit. Trace later adopts Cubone into his party, motivating himself to become stronger to stop Team Rocket and avenge Marowak. Cubone later evolves under Trace's ownership.
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
In the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage, a Cubone can be seen on the Ground Terrain standing atop the highest platform built into a rock. Dugtrio and Pokémon Fossils can also be seen on the Ground Terrain.
Cubone appears as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Cubone debuted in The School of Hard Knocks, under the ownership of Giselle. It was used in a battle against Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu, but lost.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Cubone was part of a group of troublemakers causing trouble for Pikachu and his friends until they came to a truce.
In Pokémon Origins, a Cubone was in the Pokémon House in Lavender Town. It is the child of the ghostly Marowak, who died while defending it from Team Rocket.
A Cubone appeared in A Ripple in Time, under the ownership of Arsham.
Cubone was featured alongside Snorlax in an animation produced as part of Project Snorlax titled The Adventures of Snorlax and Cubone.
In Pokkén Tournament[]
Cubone can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokémon's real face. |
| Pokémon Yellow | Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody. |
| Pokémon Stadium | Always wears the skull of its deceased mother on its head and never shows its face. It cries mournfully in the moonlight. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | If it is sad or lonely, the skull it wears shakes, and emits a plaintive and mournful sound. |
| Pokémon Silver | It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like. |
| Pokémon Crystal | It lost its mother after its birth. It wears its mother's skull, never revealing its true face. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | Cubone pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull the Pokémon wears are made by the tears it sheds. |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Cubone pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull the Pokémon wears are made by the tears it sheds. |
| Pokémon Emerald | It pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull it wears are from its tears. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokémon's real face. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon Pearl | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon Platinum | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | If it is sad or lonely, the skull it wears shakes, and emits a plaintive and mournful sound. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon White | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon White 2 | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. |
| Pokémon Y | It always wears the skull of its dead mother, so no one has any idea what its hidden face looks like. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Cubone pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull the Pokémon wears are made by the tears it sheds. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Cubone pines for the mother it will never see again. Seeing a likeness of its mother in the full moon, it cries. The stains on the skull the Pokémon wears are made by the tears it sheds. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | When it thinks of its deceased mother, it weeps loudly. Mandibuzz that hear its cries will attack it from the air. |
| Pokémon Moon | The skull it wears on its head is that of its dead mother. According to some, it will evolve when it comes to terms with the pain of her death. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | At night, it weeps loudly for its dead mother, but those cries only attract its natural enemy—Mandibuzz. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | It wears its mother's skull on its head, so no one knows what its bare face looks like. However, it's clear that it's always crying. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Wears the skull of its deceased mother. Its cries echo inside the skull and come out as a sad melody. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | When the memory of its departed mother brings it to tears, its cries echo mournfully within the skull it wears on its head. |
| Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon wears the skull of its deceased mother. Sometimes Cubone's dreams make it cry, but each tear Cubone sheds makes it stronger. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | When it thinks of its dead mother, it cries. Its crying makes the skull it wears rattle hollowly. |
Game locations[]
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| First Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Yellow | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Crystal | Goldenrod Game Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon White | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sword | Forest of Focus (Wanderer) Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shield | Forest of Focus (Wanderer) Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Potbottom Desert (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Stargleam Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Dazzling Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Stargleam Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Attack | 40 |
| Sp. Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 35 |
| Total | 320 |
