Competitive Information for Cofagrigus [Black/White]
Ghost
Abilities:
Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon have their Ability changed to Mummy.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cofagrigus? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover the strength of Cofagrigus, a marvelous Pokémon known for its Ghost typing! It's a sight to see Cofagrigus out in the 5th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Discover Cofagrigus's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Moveset:
- Hex / Shadow Ball
- Haze
- Pain Split
- Will-O-Wisp
Dominating single battles, Cofagrigus is an incredible Physical Wall. This moveset is formulated to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cofagrigus last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Cofagrigus is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Haze is a status move (eliminates all stat changes).
◆ Pain Split is a status move (shares hp of Cofagrigus and target equally).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Prepare for single battles with Cofagrigus as a marvelous Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with potent special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cofagrigus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cofagrigus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Red Card
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
EVs: 128 Def / 252 SpA / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Nasty Plot
- Heal Block
- Fake Tears
- Nightmare
Dominating single battles, Cofagrigus is a fabulous Special Tank. This moveset was constructed to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy. Trying to figure out how to unlock the movesets when making a build so for now this is it With a Red Card equipped to it, if Cofagrigus survives a hit, attacker is forced to switch to a random ally then the Red Card gets consumed.
◆ Heal Block is a status move (for 5 turns, the foes is prevented from healing).
◆ Fake Tears is a status move (lowers the target's special defense by 2 stages).
◆ Nightmare is a status move (a sleeping target is hurt by 1 stage/4 max hp per turn).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Serious
EVs: 60 Hp / 52 Atk / 152 Def / 92 SpA / 112 SpD / 40 Spe
Moveset:
- Mean Look
- Scary Face
- Protect
- Curse
Cofagrigus stands out as a dazzling Special Tank in single battles. It is primarily designed to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cofagrigus last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy. HP Till Death. Use Curse + Protect, to last degrading HP on your opponent. Leftover will add your lost HP so don't worry. Use Mean Look to block from escaping and Scary Face to negate Speed from your opponent.
◆ Scary Face is a status move (lowers the target's speed by 2 stages).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Cofagrigus this turn).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cofagrigus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Cofagrigus shows pretty popular Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cofagrigus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cofagrigus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
- Trick Room
Dominating single battles, Cofagrigus is a wonderful Defensive Trick Roomer. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Cofagrigus's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy.
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cofagrigus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Cofagrigus.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cofagrigus can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Cofagrigus
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Cofagrigus's stats
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Cofagrigus
- Calm Mind
- Destiny Bond
- Haze
- Hex
- Hidden Power Fire
- Knock Off
- Nasty Plot
- Night Shade
- Pain Split
- Protect
- Protect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Toxic
- Toxic
- Trick Room
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Cofagrigus in Black and White
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/4/0/0/ )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Cofagrigus's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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