Is Cubchoo Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Cubchoo spawns on Route 10 in snow. Pure Ice evolving into Beartic at level 37. AbilitySlush Rush doubles Speed in hail. Beartic's 130 Attack is strong but 50 Speed without hail is crippling. Needs weather support to function.
Cubchoo resists most of Milo's coverage and hits back hard.
Nessa's typing presses Cubchoo's defenses.
Kabu's team hits Cubchoo's weaknesses hard.
Bea's team hits Cubchoo's weaknesses hard.
Cubchoo trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Beartic has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Beartic trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Cubchoo on Bridge Field (walking, Lv 26-28). Snowstorm.
Your Cubchoo should hit Level 37 before you reach Gordie, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Cubchoo in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 57 locations for Cubchoo in mid-game 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 Cubchoo in SwSh
The path to Cubchoo starts with Cubchoo at Lv. 26-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Cubchoo ✓Stony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 40%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.29-31OverworldRate 40%SnowingBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowingGiant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 30%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%SnowstormBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 20%SnowingStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 20%SnowstormGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%SnowingRoute 10 - Near StationLv.45-48OverworldRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 15%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SnowingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SnowstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%OvercastRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%SandstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%RainingRoute 10Lv.45-48OverworldRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into BearticRoute 10Lv.44-46GrassRate 25%All WeatherFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowstormFrigid SeaLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Cubchoo (Step 1)
Cubchoo Weakness
Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel moves hit Cubchoo for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ice typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Cubchoo Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cubchoo
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Sizzlipede FireBug | C | |
 Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →Brick Break 2x148-175%KO Blaze Kick 2x110-131%KO | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
 Carkol RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Carkol builds →Ancient Power 2x72-85% Flame Charge 2x60-72% | ||
Growlithe Fire | C | |
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Drednaw WaterRock | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →Brick Break 2x145-172%KO Blaze Kick 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x165-196%KO Hammer Arm 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x242-284%KO Blaze Kick 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Perrserker Steel | C | |
Sawk Fighting | C | |
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x146-172%KO Bullet Punch 2x56-67% | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x237-279%KO Blaze Kick 2x112-133%KO | ||
Perrserker Steel | C | |
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Pangoro builds →Vital Throw 2x146-172%KO Bullet Punch 2x56-67% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Fire Punch 2x168-197%KO Hammer Arm 2x148-175%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonlee builds →Close Combat 2x232-273%KO Blaze Kick 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Excadrill builds →Smart Strike 2x151-178%KO Brick Break 2x108-128%KO Rock Slide 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x270-318%KO Hammer Arm 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x112-133%KO | ||
Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x266-313%KO Fire Punch 2x89-105%KO Rock Slide 2x89-105%KO Bullet Punch 2x48-57% | ||
Perrserker Steel | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x149-176%KO Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x275-324%KO Hammer Arm 2x154-181%KO Rock Slide 2x115-136%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x269-317%KO Fire Punch 2x90-107%KO Rock Slide 2x90-107%KO Bullet Punch 2x49-58% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x210-247%KO Rock Slide 2x82-96% Steel Wing 2x76-90% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x280-330%KO Superpower 2x187-220%KO Rock Slide 2x117-138%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x230-271%KO Rock Slide 2x77-91% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x246-290%KO Rock Slide 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x254-300%KO Smart Strike 2x99-117%KO Rock Slide 2x107-126%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x280-330%KO Superpower 2x187-220%KO Rock Slide 2x117-138%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x230-271%KO Rock Slide 2x77-91% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x202-238%KO Rock Slide 2x85-100%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x246-290%KO Rock Slide 2x103-121%KO | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x280-330%KO Superpower 2x187-220%KO Rock Slide 2x117-138%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Torkoal builds →Eruption 2x230-271%KO Rock Slide 2x77-91% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Poliwrath builds →Close Combat 2x202-238%KO Rock Slide 2x85-100%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x246-290%KO Rock Slide 2x103-121%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Volcarona can KO Cubchoo with Psychic (90-106%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (294-346%). Rhyperior's Earthquake also KOs at 94-110%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Volcarona builds →Psychic90-106%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed65-77% Close Combat 2x294-346%KO Aura Sphere 2x185-218%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake94-110%KO Avalanche19-22% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cubchoo View Metagross builds →Earthquake80-94% | ||
Cubchoo Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Cubchoo grows into Beartic through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Cubchoo. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
SwSh Cubchoo Best Moveset
Ice pre-evo with 70 Attack and AbilitySlush Rush doubling Speed in hail. But 40 in both defenses and 55 HP make the moveset too fragile for any competitive function. Evolve into Beartic for 130 Attack and real Ice TermStab power.
Best Build
Cubchoo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Play Rough
- Superpower
- Night Slash
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Cubchoo misses out on Focus Punch and Night Slash. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Blizzard and Ice Beam, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When this Pokémon is in good health, its snot becomes thicker and stickier. It will smear its snot on anyone it doesn’t like.
It sniffles before performing a move, using its frosty snot to provide an icy element to any move that needs it.
Cubchoo Sword & Shield Guide
For Sword & Shield, you can run Cubchoo through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Beartic as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Cubchoo joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves