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Cobalion (Pokémon)
Revision as of 17:50, 9 February 2013 by Darthrai(talk | contribs)(Need to be specific. English adds an extra "i" to "Cobalon", while both German and French use "-ium" instead of "-ion" for the trio's names, and Cobalion's name is spelled differently in French and German.)
Cobalion is a goat-like quadruped Pokémon, aqua-blue in coloration. Its yellow horns somewhat resemble thunderbolts. Its snout is a little lighter blue than its fur. On its long neck and hind legs are small gray spots. It has a white tuft of fur under its neck. It has yellow shoulderblades that resemble fins. Its back legs also harbor gray spots. Its tail, also the same color as its snout, looks similar to a a fin as well. Cobalion's legs have black bands with dark and light blue fur and large black feet.
Gender differences
Cobalion is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Cobalion's glare can make other Pokémon obey, even unruly Pokémon.
Behavior
Cobalion is calm, with a heart of steel.
Habitat
Cobalion resides in the Mistralton Cave after the war a long time ago.
Cobalion, along with Virizion and Terrakion, were captured by Great Gavel via holding several Pokémon captive. Later, it was sealed into a Burst Heart and became the Burst form of Amu.
Pokémon Rumble Blast: Cobalion is the main antagonist for most of the game as he and his forces have been going around stealing Glowdrops from the towns for their own selfish reasons. It is later revealed he was gathering the Glowdrops to gain entrance into the now rusted World Axle, which takes a heavy toll on his legion as they all rust. With his forces now consumed by Dark Rust, Cobalion teams up with the player to infiltrate the World Axle, and ultimately defeats Dark Rust. After the player has defeated Terrakion and Virizion, they will be rewarded with this Cobalion who will be Rusty.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Of the Swords of Justice, Cobalion is the only one with a type immunity, the only one whose English name is different from the official romanization of its Japanese name, and the only one which has a double resistance.
Cobalion is the only member of the Swords of Justice whose Japanese name was changed in English, and whose German and French names differ.
Origin
Cobalion appears to be based on the character of Athos from the novel The Three Musketeers. Like Athos, Cobalion is the oldest and the de facto leader of the group. Like the others of its trio, its appearance is based on ungulates. It bears close resemblance to a markhor (a type of goat) and species of antelope such as the greater kudu or eland. Like the other members of its trio, its nose is shaped like that of a sheep or goat.
Name origin
Cobalion and Cobalon are derived from cobalt (a metal and a color) and possibly champion.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.