Cubone Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cubone in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 34 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Yellow
KantoCubone Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Cubone Sprites
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ReversePokémon Yellow Cubone Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cubone via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Bone Club | ground | Lv. 10 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 38 |
| Bonemerang | ground | Lv. 43 |
| Rage | normal | Lv. 46 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Cubone Locations
Cubone can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West, and Pokemon Tower 5f. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West, where you'll find it at Lv. 19 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate.
Pokemon Tower 5f
1 encounter- walkLv. 205%Rare
Pokemon Tower 6f
1 encounter- walkLv. 225%Rare
Pokemon Tower 7f
1 encounter- walkLv. 245%Rare
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
1 encounter- walkLv. 1910%Uncommon
Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
1 encounter- walkLv. 165%Rare
Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
1 encounter- walkLv. 1910%Uncommon