Cubone Pokémon Crystal: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cubone in Pokémon Crystal. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Crystal
KantoCubone Pokemon Crystal Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon wears the skull of its deceased mother. Sometimes Cubone’s dreams make it cry, but each tear Cubone sheds makes it stronger.
Pokemon Crystal Cubone Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Crystal Cubone Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cubone via various methods in Pokémon Crystal.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Bone Club | ground | Lv. 9 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 21 |
| Bonemerang | ground | Lv. 25 |
| Rage | normal | Lv. 29 |
| False Swipe | normal | Lv. 33 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Bone Rush | ground | Lv. 41 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Crystal Cubone Locations
Cubone can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Crystal, including Goldenrod City Game Corner and Rock Tunnel 1f. The most reliable spawn is at Goldenrod City Game Corner, where you'll find it at Lv. 15 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate (coins 800).
Rock Tunnel 1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 10Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 10Morning30%Frequent
Rock Tunnel B1f
2 encounters- walkLv. 12Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 12Morning30%Frequent
Goldenrod City Game Corner
1 encounter- giftLv. 15Coins 800100%Common