Stats & Training
Copperajah's spread is anchored by Attack, with balanced defenses backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 2 Attack EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
So much power is packed within its trunk that if it were to unleash that power, the resulting blast could level mountains and change the landscape.
After this Pokémon has Gigantamaxed, its massive nose can utterly demolish large structures with a single smashing blow.
Copperajah Weakness
Copperajah's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. 10 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 122 HP and balanced defenses, Copperajah can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Ember 2x29-35% | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x39-46% Ember 2x24-28% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x33-39% Ember 2x24-28% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x40-48% Flame Wheel 2x38-45% Ember 2x25-30% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x35-42% Ember 2x22-27% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x30-36% Ember 2x22-27% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x39-46% Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Ember 2x25-30% | ||
 Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x34-41% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x30-35% Ember 2x20-24% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x81-95% Mud Shot 2x28-33% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% Mud-Slap 2x12-14% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x46-54% Revenge 2x23-28% Mud Shot 2x39-46% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x56-66% Flame Wheel 2x42-50% Ember 2x30-35% | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x61-72% Dig 2x41-48% Incinerate 2x49-58% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x56-66% Mud Shot 2x31-37% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x80-95% Mud Shot 2x26-32% Sand Tomb 2x37-43% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x47-55% Revenge 2x23-28% Mud Shot 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x55-65% Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Ember 2x28-34% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x62-73% Dig 2x41-49% Incinerate 2x50-59% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x55-65% Mud Shot 2x32-38% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x79-93% Brick Break 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x59-70% Mud Shot 2x26-31% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x46-54% Revenge 2x23-28% Bulldoze 2x35-41% Mud Shot 2x37-43% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x61-72% Lava Plume 2x54-65% Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x27-32% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x59-70% Drain Punch 2x37-43% Brick Break 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x44-52% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x61-72% Dig 2x41-48% Incinerate 2x49-57% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x78-93% Brick Break 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x59-70% Mud Shot 2x26-31% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x45-53% Revenge 2x22-26% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x36-43% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 2x64-75% Dig 2x54-63% Bulldoze 2x41-48% Mud Shot 2x41-48% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x59-70% Drain Punch 2x37-43% Brick Break 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x45-53% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x61-72% Dig 2x41-48% Incinerate 2x49-58% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x81-95% Drill Run 2x81-95% Brick Break 2x50-59% Stomping Tantrum 2x75-88% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x72-85% Inferno 2x65-77% Flamethrower 2x59-69% Dig 2x33-39% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x101-118%KO Flare Blitz 2x101-118%KO Flamethrower 2x69-82% Dig 2x45-53% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x60-71% Drain Punch 2x37-44% Stomping Tantrum 2x56-66% Brick Break 2x37-44% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x62-73% Dig 2x41-48% Stomping Tantrum 2x38-45% Incinerate 2x49-58% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (87-103%). Cobalion deals 79-93% with Close Combat.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Rapid Spin7-9% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x79-93% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Copperajah View Cinderace builds →High Jump Kick 2x88-104%KO U Turn12-14% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against CopperajahView Urshifu → | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Copperajah is the evolved form of Cufant. Breeding produces Cufant eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Cufant gave Copperajah the biggest boost in HP (+50), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Copperajah to get Cufant eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Curse, Defense Curl and 5 more.
Sword & Shield Copperajah Best Moveset
Sheerforce isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Metalcoat for extra utility and max Attack without Speed EVs, Copperajah fills the attacker slot reliably. Hardy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Copperajah best EVs are Attack and Defense
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Giga Impact
- Flash Cannon
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Heat Crash
- Power Whip
- Heavy Slam
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Copperajah won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Steel Roller and Iron Head anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Copperajah in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 18 locations for Copperajah in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Copperajah in Sword & Shield
The path to Copperajah starts with Cufant at Lv. 27-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CufantBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-2910%MidSnowstormBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-295%MidIntense SunBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-295%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidIntense SunBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-295%MidOvercastBridge FieldShieldOverworld Lv.27-291%MidNormal WeatherBridge FieldSwordOverworld Lv.27-291%MidNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostRainingGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowingGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostRainingGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6525%PostSnowstormGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstormGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Copperajah ✓Giant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6531%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6531%PostIntense SunGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6531%PostRainingGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6531%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6531%PostOvercastGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6529%PostSnowingGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6526%PostSnowstormGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6526%PostThunderstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostRainingGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6524%PostHeavy FogGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6522%PostSnowingGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6519%PostSnowstormGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6519%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostSnowstormLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water2%PostSnowstormor evolve from Cufant (Step 1)
Copperajah Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Copperajah's 500 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Protect with Metalcoat is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Infernape (Fire), Conkeldurr (Fighting), and Landorus (Ground) when using Copperajah. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. At base 30 Speed, Copperajah won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Sword & Shield, Run Sheer Force on Copperajah. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Copperajah also gets Heavy Metal, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Copperajah fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 130 Attack). Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sword & Shield, run Protect, Gigaimpact, Flash Cannon, and Hyper Beam on Copperajah. Protect is the most common pick at 20% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Copperajah first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves