Introduced in generation eight, with the Pokemon Sword and Shield games, Cufant is a monotype steel Pokemon. It is the first stage of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Copperajah once it reaches the level threshold. Cufant is classified by the Pokedex as the “Copperderm Pokemon” which indicates its general design. This guide will showcase Cufant’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in battle, as well as other general facts about Cufant.
About Cufant
As a generation eight Pokemon, Cufant first appeared in the Sword and Shield season of the anime in the episode From Here to Eternatus!. In this episode, Chairman Rose’s Cufant makes an appearance during a flashback. The Pokedex mentions that Cufant is often utilized for jobs that require incredible strength.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Sword and Shield From Here to Eternatus! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Sword and Shield |
| Region | Galar |
| Evolution | Evolves into Copperajah, not known to evolve from another Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 34 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | It digs up the ground with its trunk. It's also very strong, being able to carry loads of over five tons without any problem at all. |
Cufant Base Stats
| HP | 72 |
| ATTACK | 80 |
| DEFENCE | 49 |
| SP. ATTACK | 40 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 49 |
| SPEED | 40 |
| TOTAL | 330 |
Appearance
Cufant is a small orange and black Pokemon that resembles a small elephant. Most of its body is orange, but there are black markings lined along its back and its trunk. There is a large yellow ornament on top of its head and it has a short tail at its base. It has a long trunk that can hold a tremendous amount of weight. Cufant is an average sized Pokemon at 3 feet and 11 inches, or 1.2 meters, tall.
Behavior
Cufant appeared briefly in a flashback during its debut in the Sword and Shield season. It was meant to showcase a younger Chairman Rose and his Copperajah as a Cufant. While Cufant is a base evolution Pokemon, it is known to be able to carry over five tons of weight. They were originally introduced into the Galar region to help with heavy labor. Its body is made from copper and it can turn green from rust in the rain.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As the base evolution Pokemon in its evolution line, Cufant is not a powerful Pokemon. It has a decent health pool and physical attack for a base evolution Pokemon, but it can have trouble being an offensive Pokemon. It needs the Sheer Force ability in order to be a threat. Cufant has a slow speed stat and its resistances are lower than average, so it can be difficult to find a role for Cufant on your team. As a monotype steel Pokemon, Cufant takes 2x damage from fighting, ground and fire type moves. It is immune to poison type moves and will resist normal, flying, orkc, bug, steel, grass, psychic, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Cufant is typically reserved for the LC (Little Cup) format. In this format, Cufant can function as an offensive Pokemon as long as it has the Sheer Force ability. It can perform as a mixed offensive and defensive Pokemon with an Eviolite held item as well. Consider running Iron Head, Play Rough, Power Whip, and High Horsepower/Superpower. This set is aimed to take advantage of Sheer Force as much as possible while also covering opposing Pokemon’s types. Since Cufant is resistant to many types of moves, it can survive longer than expected.
| Iron Head | Play Rough |
| Power Whip | High Horsepower/Superpower |
How to Catch Cufant in Pokemon Go?
Unfortunately, Cufant is not currently available for capture in Pokemon Go. The developers are currently finishing the generation six Pokemon, and after they finish generation seven, it is likely that Cufant will be included into the game. Until Cufant and its evolution line are released into the game, we will not know for sure if Cufant will hatch from eggs, if any member of the evolution line will be available as a raid boss, or how many candies it will require to evolve the forms. However, once Cufant is released into the game, you can expect to find it spawning in the wild at a boosted rate near industrial areas, railroad tracks and stations, as well as factories.
Trivia
- Cufant and Copperajah are the only Pokemon that are in both the Field and Mineral egg groups.
- The inspiration for Cufant’s design is likely based on an Asian elephant calf.
- The name Cufant is a combination of Cu (The periodic symbol for copper) and infant.
FAQ
Is Cufant rare?
Cufant will only spawn in three locations throughout the generation eight games. It can spawn rarely at Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, and as a Max Raid Battle in Giant’s Seat. Its encounter rate is low but it gets a higher encounter rate during a blizzard. You can find Cufant spawning in tall grass at Bridge Field.
What is a Cufant?
Cufant is a rounded, infant, elephant-like Pokemon. Most of its body is orange and its trunk ends in a sharpened spade. It is likely meant to resemble an Asian elephant calf. Cufant is meant to be a combination of an elephant with a copper body. Its name is a combination of the periodic symbol for copper (Cu) and the word infant.
Is Cufant a good Pokemon?
Cufant is a monotype steel Pokemon which makes it resistant to many other types in the franchise. It can also be a strong offensive Pokemon as long as it has the Sheer Force ability. Unfortunately, it is a slow Pokemon that has low defensive stats. You can help cover Cufant’s weaknesses, but it will require some investment.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Copperderm Pokemon”. While Cufant has not made a big impact on competitive play, its final evolution can be a strong physical attacking Pokemon. Its defensive typing along with a wide moveset allows it to function on many different teams. Reserve a slot on your team for Cufant if you want a powerful steel type Pokemon.
