Cubone Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cubone in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 72 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohCubone Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Cubone Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Cubone Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cubone via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 3 |
| Bone Club | ground | Lv. 7 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 11 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Bonemerang | ground | Lv. 21 |
| Rage | normal | Lv. 23 |
| False Swipe | normal | Lv. 27 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Fling | dark | Lv. 33 |
| Bone Rush | ground | Lv. 37 |
| Endeavor | normal | Lv. 41 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 43 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Cubone Locations
Cubone can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Sinnoh Route 203 Area, where it appears at Lv. 4 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm yes).
Sinnoh Route 203 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 4Swarm yes20%Frequent
- walkLv. 4Swarm yes20%Frequent