Cubone - Generation 5 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Cubone can learn in Generation 5, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Black
  • Pokémon White
  • Pokémon Black 2
  • Pokémon White 2

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Cubone learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
3Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
7Bone ClubGroundPhysical 65 85
11HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
13LeerNormalStatus 100
17Focus EnergyNormalStatus
21BonemerangGroundPhysical 50 90
23RageNormalPhysical 20 100
27False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
31ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
33FlingDarkPhysical 100
37Bone RushGroundPhysical 25 90
41EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
47RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100

Egg moves

Cubone learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black & White. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Belly DrumNormalStatus
Chip AwayNormalPhysical 70 100
DetectFightingStatus
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
EndureNormalStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Perish SongNormalStatus
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Skull BashNormalPhysical 100 100

Moves learnt by HM

Cubone is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Cubone is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

Transfer-only moves

Cubone can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black & White.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Cubone learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
3Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
7Bone ClubGroundPhysical 65 85
11HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
13LeerNormalStatus 100
17Focus EnergyNormalStatus
21BonemerangGroundPhysical 50 90
23RageNormalPhysical 20 100
27False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
31ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
33FlingDarkPhysical 100
37Bone RushGroundPhysical 25 90
41EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
47RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100

Egg moves

Cubone learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Belly DrumNormalStatus
Chip AwayNormalPhysical 70 100
DetectFightingStatus
Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
EndureNormalStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Perish SongNormalStatus
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Skull BashNormalPhysical 100 100

Move Tutor moves

Cubone can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical 75 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by HM

Cubone is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Cubone is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

Transfer-only moves

Cubone can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
DynamicPunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Cubone egg move parents

Cubone's egg groups: Monster

The egg moves for Cubone are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Cubone with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Cubone with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Ancient Power

Belly Drum

Chip Away

Detect

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Double Kick

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Endure

Iron Head

Perish Song

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Screech

Skull Bash