Competitive Information for Cofagrigus [Black/White]
Ghost
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Cofagrigus? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Black/White generation metagame.
ScizorReuniclusConkeldurrRotom-WashInfernapeChanseySwampertHydreigonMienshaoGengar
Cofagrigus is an outstanding Ghost-typed Pokemon. Cofagrigus are common Pokemon to see in the BW metagame. Cofagrigus is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Cofagrigus's only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost.
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
Physical Wall Cofagrigus (Popular/Trending)
Cofagrigus is a phenomenal Physical Wall. It's goal is to take a nice amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cofagrigus last longer regaining it's it's health every turn. With Mummy, pokemon making contact with Cofagrigus have their ability changed to mummy.
♦ 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 / Spell Tag
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Dark Pulse
Special Sweeper Cofagrigus (Mummy)
Cofagrigus is a decent Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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).
♦ 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).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch 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
Cofagrigus Special Tank (Test1)
Cofagrigus is a spectacular Special Tank. It's primary goal is to take a good amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some 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
♦ 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 considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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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 Special Tank (Coffin Builder)
Cofagrigus is a stupendous Special Tank. It's primary goal is to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cofagrigus last longer regaining it's it's health points 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 considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Cofagrigus? These builds have been optimized for Black/White Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Black/White generation metagame.
ScizorReuniclusConkeldurrRotom-WashInfernapeChanseySwampertHydreigonMienshaoGengar
Item: Life Orb / Spell Tag
Ability: Mummy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Dark Pulse
Doubles Special Sweeper Cofagrigus (Mummy)
Cofagrigus is a fabulous Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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).
♦ 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).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Cofagrigus learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
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, Protect, Magic Coat, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Toxic, Will-O-Wisp
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 EV spread for Pokemon Black and White
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