copperajah
Generation VIII · #0879 — Copperderm Pokémon
Copperajah, the Copperderm Pokémon, is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII that represents one of the most impressive physical specimens in the Steel-type family. Standing at 3.0 meters tall and weighing a substantial 650 kilograms, Copperajah is a large, cuboid, elephantine creature with a dark green body accented by light teal coloring on its underbelly. Despite its imposing size and weight, Copperajah possesses a surprisingly well-rounded base stat total of 500, with exceptional Attack power at 130 and notable HP at 122, making it a formidable physical attacker. The Pokédex reveals that these remarkable creatures were brought to the Galar and Paldea regions from a distant land long ago, where they had worked alongside humans in various capacities, establishing a deep historical connection that spans generations.
Base Stats
Height
3.0m
Weight
650.0kg
Category
Copperderm Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Doubles the Pokémon's weight.
Copperajah Biology & Physical Characteristics
Copperajah's most distinctive biological feature is its massive, powerful trunk that ends in three claw-like protrusions and is capable of crushing boulders into fine powder. The trunk's dorsal surface is marked by three raised white ridges, providing additional structural definition to this remarkable appendage. Its face is adorned with short, blunt tusks and is predominantly covered in untarnished copper accents, which also pattern its ears, feet, and back in intricate designs. Several rocky protrusions crown the dome of its skull, giving it an almost geological appearance that reinforces its Steel-type classification. The most intriguing aspect of Copperajah's biology is its tarnished dark green coloration, which is theorized to result from oxidized copper in its skin—a process that begins during its pre-evolution as Cufant. This tarnished skin paradoxically provides water resistance despite what one might expect from oxidized copper, demonstrating the unique metallurgical properties that define this species. The creature's robust, blocky physiology reflects its purpose as both a laborer and a symbol of strength among its kind.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Copperajah Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Copperajah exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, indicating no sexual dimorphism or reproductive bias within the species. The species belongs to the Field and Mineral egg groups, reflecting its dual nature as both a creature of the earth and a being fundamentally composed of metallic elements. With a base friendship value of 50, Copperajah begins with neutral disposition toward trainers but can develop strong bonds through proper care and interaction. The hatching process requires 25 egg cycles to complete, which translates to 6,169 to 6,425 steps, making Copperajah a moderately time-consuming Pokémon to breed for. When bred, newly hatched Cufant represent a continuation of the species' long history of partnership with humans, inheriting the genetic potential to reach impressive sizes and strengths. The species' breeding success and the balanced gender ratio suggest a healthy, stable population that has successfully adapted to living alongside humans in multiple distinct regions, demonstrating remarkable evolutionary fitness across diverse environments and climates.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
sword shield
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
red blue
tm05
yellow
tm05
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
blue japan
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red blue
tm08
gold silver
tm08
crystal
tm08
yellow
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
sword shield
+479 more TMs/HMs
copperajah's Evolution Chain
Copperajah Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Copperajah evolves from Cufant starting at level 34, a relatively straightforward evolution that represents the full maturation of the young copper Pokémon into its adult form. This evolutionary stage brings a significant increase in stats, most notably in Attack power, which jumps substantially, reinforcing Copperajah's role as a powerful physical attacker. The evolution also presents a notable increase in HP, providing greater bulk that complements its role as a durable physical threat. Copperajah is additionally capable of Gigantamaxing if it possesses the Gigantamax Factor, transforming into Gigantamax Copperajah with a distinctive appearance where its trunk dramatically enlarges and its body becomes even more block-like and imposing. During Gigantamax transformation, Copperajah gains access to G-Max Steelsurge, an exclusive G-Max move that combines its Steel-type prowess with devastating power. In its Gigantamax form, the Pokédex notes that so much power is concentrated within its trunk that unleashing it could level mountains and fundamentally alter landscapes, while its massive nose becomes capable of demolishing large structures with single, catastrophic blows.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Copperajah Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Copperajah is naturally gregarious, preferring to live in social herds where complex hierarchies are established based on physical appearance and perceived strength. The Pokédex entries suggest that Copperajah possesses a notably boastful disposition, with individuals displaying more vibrant and untarnished green skin commanding greater respect and admiration from other members of their herd. These Pokémon work collaboratively in construction sites and mines alongside other Steel-type Pokémon such as Gigalith, where their incredible physical strength makes them invaluable workers. Despite their massive size and weight, Copperajah demonstrate surprising agility and coordination when working together as a unit. The species' legendary strength manifests in remarkable feats—Pokédex entries confirm that individual Copperajah possess enough raw power to pull an entire airplane, making them among the physically strongest Pokémon known. Their herding behavior and collaborative nature suggest a sophisticated social structure, with the pride taken in physical appearance reflecting broader cultural values within Copperajah communities.
Pokedex Entries
They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. Their green skin is resistant to water.
These Pokémon live in herds. Their trunks have incredible grip strength, strong enough to crush giant rocks into powder.
Copperajah Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Copperajah is a straightforward portmanteau of 'copper' and 'rajah,' the latter being a Sanskrit term for an Indian king or prince—a fitting title for a creature that commands respect and admiration within its herd through physical prominence. The Japanese name 'Daioudou' combines 'Dai' (meaning great or large) with 'Oudou' (likely referencing the elephant), underscoring its massive stature and pachyderm inspiration. The creature's design draws heavily from Asian elephants, particularly evident in its large, muscular trunk with articulated claw-like tips and its general body structure, though translated through a distinctly metallic and geometric lens. The copper and teal coloration scheme reflects both the natural patina that develops on exposed copper over time and the striking contrast between oxidized and untarnished metals, making it a living representation of copper's chemical weathering process. The rocky protrusions adorning its skull and the overall cuboid, block-like physiology suggest a creature equally at home in geological environments as it is in social structures. This design philosophy successfully marries elephant anatomy with mineral and metal aesthetics, creating a unique creature that feels both natural and thoroughly metallic.
Learnable Moves
Copperajah can learn 64 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| heat crash | fire | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| power whip | grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| supercell slam | electric | Physical | 100 | 95 | 15 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Copperajah Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Copperajah functions as a heavy physical attacker with impressive raw power backed by a base Attack stat of 130, though its pitiful Speed stat of 30 severely limits its offensive presence. The ability Sheer Force transforms Copperajah into a powerhouse by increasing moves with secondary effects to 1.3 times their normal power while removing those effects entirely, enabling moves like Close Combat, Earthquake, and Stone Edge to deal catastrophic damage without drawback penalties. However, Copperajah's hidden ability, Heavy Metal, doubles its already substantial 650 kilogram weight to a staggering 1,300 kilograms, which can be utilized strategically for certain defensive pivots or synergies. The significant disparity in defenses—with base Defense and Special Defense both sitting at 69—leaves Copperajah vulnerable to both physical and special attacks despite its substantial HP of 122. Competitive players typically employ Copperajah as a lategame sweeper or wallbreaker in slower, bulkier team compositions, supported by Speed control mechanics like Trick Room or Tailwind. Its movepool includes essential coverage moves such as Earthquake, Close Combat, Stone Edge, and Superpower, allowing it to threaten a wide variety of potential threats, though its reliance on outspeeding threats through Trick Room or similar mechanics fundamentally restricts its competitive viability in faster-paced metagames.
Commonly Asked Questions About Copperajah
What type is Copperajah?
Copperajah is a steel type Pokemon.
What does Copperajah evolve from?
Copperajah evolved from cufant.
What are Copperajah's weaknesses?
Copperajah is weak to fighting, ground and fire type moves.
Copperajah Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Copperajah holds special significance as one of Generation VIII's distinctive regional species, representing the Galar region's connection to distant lands through long-standing trade and cultural exchange. The Pokédex lore indicating that these creatures came from another region long ago establishes them as bridges between civilizations, much like historical trade routes connected distant peoples. In the Pokémon animated series and various media adaptations, Copperajah has appeared in contexts highlighting its role as a working Pokémon, reinforcing themes of cooperation between humans and Pokémon. The species' pride-based social hierarchy, determined by the vibrancy of its copper coloring, resonates with real-world social structures and provides thematic depth that appeals to audiences interested in complex creature psychology. Within competitive communities, Copperajah represents a archetype of powerful but strategically limited Pokémon that require specific team building and support to function effectively. The design's aesthetic appeal—combining industrial metallic aesthetics with organic elephant anatomy—has earned it recognition among fans as a visually distinctive and memorable generation VIII addition. Copperajah also serves as a representation of labor, strength, and cooperation, making it a culturally significant species that speaks to themes beyond battle mechanics.
Where to Find Copperajah in Every Pokémon Game
Copperajah is available primarily through evolving Cufant, which can be encountered in various locations depending on the game version. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Cufant appears in the Wild Area and designated routes, where trainers can capture these creatures and train them to level 34 for evolution. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Copperajah is available through similar means, with Cufant appearing in specific locations that trainers can access relatively early in their adventure. The species has also appeared in Pokémon Legends: Arceus through special mechanics and events that align with that game's unique capture systems. With a catch rate of 90, Cufant is relatively easy to encounter and capture, though trainers must invest time in leveling their specimen to reach Copperajah's final form. Players interested in obtaining a Copperajah with its hidden ability, Heavy Metal, may need to specifically seek out specimens with that trait or breed for it through the Breeding system. The Pokédex number 879 places Copperajah firmly within the Generation VIII roster, making it a contemporary addition to the national roster that continues to receive representation in subsequent generations, ensuring its continued availability to new trainers exploring the Pokémon world.