Cufant (#0878) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP72132–179254–348

Atk8076–145148–284

Def4948–11192–216

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4948–11192–216

Spe4040–10176–196

Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

GhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Sheer Force
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Heavy MetalHidden ability
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0878CufantSteel
1. Level 34#0879CopperajahSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

10Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

15BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

20StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

25Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

30DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

35StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

40Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

45Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

50High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

55SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 8

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDefense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

EggSlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

EggSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Copperderm Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#302Crown Tundra#108Paldea#124

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
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

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

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 66
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

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