For the Scarlet & Violet meta, At 200 BST, Cosmog is built different. We rank it D-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.

What is Cosmog weak to?

In Scarlet & Violet, watch for Scizor (Bug), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Cosmog. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. At base 37 Speed, Cosmog won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

What is the best ability for Cosmog?

In Scarlet & Violet, Run Unaware on Cosmog. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.

What role does Cosmog play in battle?

In Scarlet & Violet, Cosmog fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 29 Attack). Base 37 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.

How do you use Cosmog in battle?

In Scarlet & Violet, use Cosmog as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.

Cosmog - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

37Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Cosmog's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, slow 1.25M XP grind to max.

Base Stats

Below

HP43

Attack29

Defense31

Sp. Atk29

Sp. Def31

Speed37

Total200

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height0.2 m

Weight0.1 kg

Base XP40

Abilities

UnawareTop Pick

Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

No Scarlet Violet entries available

This Pokémon came from another universe. Its gaseous body is so light that even a gentle breeze can blow it away.

Cosmog Weakness

Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Cosmog for super-effective damage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.

Cosmog Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fighting, Psychic

Type ChartVulnerable

3Weak

2Resist

0Immune

Score-4

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Bug Ghost Dark

½xResist

Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (2)

Fighting Poison

How to Beat Cosmog in Scarlet & Violet (Best Counters)

Chi-Yu DarkFire	A
Dark is super effective against CosmogView Chi-Yu →
Scizor BugSteel	A
Bug is super effective against CosmogView Scizor →
Gengar GhostPoison	A
Ghost is super effective against CosmogView Gengar →
Sinistcha GrassGhost	B
Ghost is super effective against CosmogView Sinistcha →
Galvantula BugElectric	B
Bug is super effective against CosmogView Galvantula →

Scarlet & Violet Evolution

You'll evolve Cosmog into Lunala the traditional way. This Psychic type doesn't breed despite having a chain ahead. The evolved forms gain up to 480 total stats over Cosmog. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

4 Forms

#789Cosmog

Level 43

#790Cosmoem

#791SolgaleoLevel 53

#792LunalaLevel 53

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Cosmog

Psychic

Cosmoem

Psychic

Solgaleo

PsychicSteel

Lunala

PsychicGhost

137+94

ATK

137+108

113+84

DEF

131+100

107-24

89-42

SP.ATK

113+84

137+108

SP.DEF

131+100

89-42

107-24

SPE

97+60

BST

200D-Tier

400C-Tier+200

680S-Tier+280

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Special

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Scarlet & Violet Cosmog Best Moveset

The physical wall spread is where Cosmog earns its spot. Eviolite for a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Bold nature for the right lean, and the moveset handles sustain. Unaware does the rest without needing a move slot.

Best Build

Experimental

Pivot

Ability

Unaware

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Cosmog

Bold+DEF

Cosmog best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Def

SpD

Pivot Moveset

Unknown
TeleportSLOW -6Utility
SplashUtility

Recommended Teammates

ShellderDecent

MudbrayDecent

MienfooDecent

Moves

Cosmog's options are limited here. You've got Psychic STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Psychic hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Splash

S——40Normal

Lv 1

Teleport-6

S——20Psychic

TM Moves

Cosmog can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Cosmog doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Cosmog can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Cosmog in Scarlet & Violet

Cosmog can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Sun or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.

Cosmog is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also found in:

Sun Ultra Sun

Cosmog Guide

For the Scarlet & Violet meta, At 200 BST, Cosmog is built different. We rank it D-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
In Scarlet & Violet, watch for Scizor (Bug), Gengar (Ghost), and Houndoom (Dark) when using Cosmog. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. At base 37 Speed, Cosmog won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Scarlet & Violet, Run Unaware on Cosmog. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In Scarlet & Violet, Cosmog fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 29 Attack). Base 37 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
In Scarlet & Violet, use Cosmog as a balanced. Splits damage between physical and special. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.

Game Availability

Cosmog has appeared in 4 games since Sun & Moon, spanning 4 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Chi-Yu DarkFire	A
Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Heat Wave Dark Pulse SnarlSTAB OverheatSTAB Damage vs Cosmog Heat Wave 70-83% Dark Pulse 2x 119-140%KO Snarl 2x 82-96% Overheat 96-113%KO View Chi-Yu builds →
Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch U Turn Knock Off Close Combat Damage vs Cosmog Bullet Punch 40-47% U Turn 2x 138-162%KO Knock Off 2x 86-101%KO Close Combat 39-46% View Scizor builds →
Gengar GhostPoison	A
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Shadow Ball Sludge Wave TrickUtility Focus Blast Damage vs Cosmog Shadow Ball 2x 115-136%KO Focus Blast 29-34% View Gengar builds →
Sinistcha GrassGhost	B
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves Matcha Gotcha Rage Powder Life Dew Shadow Ball Damage vs Cosmog Shadow Ball 2x 90-106%KO View Sinistcha builds →
Galvantula BugElectric	B
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves Bug Buzz Sticky Web ThunderSTAB Thunder Wave Damage vs Cosmog Thunder 64-76% View Galvantula builds →