Cubone Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cubone in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 56 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohCubone Pokemon Shining Pearl 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 Shining Pearl Cubone Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Cubone Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cubone via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| growl | — | Lv. 1 |
| mud slap | — | Lv. 1 |
| tail whip | — | Lv. 4 |
| false swipe | — | Lv. 8 |
| headbutt | — | Lv. 12 |
| retaliate | — | Lv. 16 |
| fling | — | Lv. 20 |
| stomping tantrum | — | Lv. 24 |
| bone rush | — | Lv. 29 |
| focus energy | — | Lv. 32 |
| endeavor | — | Lv. 36 |
| bonemerang | — | Lv. 40 |
| thrash | — | Lv. 44 |
| double edge | — | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Cubone Locations
Cubone can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 203, Big Bluff Cavern, and Dazzling Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 203, where you'll find it at Lv. 4 by swarm with a 40% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 203
1 encounter- swarmLv. 440%40%40%Swarm
Big Bluff Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Dazzling Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Rocky Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Stargleam Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries