Monster Taming RPGs were popular before Pokemon, and they’ve only gotten more popular as Pokemon has continued to carve a path to success. Coromon is the latest game looking to dabble in that classic formula, and it’s pretty darn good to boot.
The thing is, players are once again forced to make one of the hardest decisions any game will thrust upon you - which starter monster do you pick? The fiery Tortoise, Toruga? How about the bipedal water shark, Nibblegar? Maybe the icy teddy bear, Cubzero? They all look funky, but which one is actually the best? This is a life-long partnership after all.
Which Starter Coromon Should You Pick
Let’s get this out of the way early - all three Coromon are fantastic additions to any team. They are, for the most part, very balanced and there is no wrong choice to be had. Toruga is a fantastic sweeper who is all about relentlessly attacking, and Nibblegar is wonderfully beefy and able to tank with the best of them.
The best Coromon though? It’s Cubzero. Cubzero, the adorable ball of ice, takes the cake and runs with it.
Why You Should Pick Cubzero
Cubzero's Stats
|
Stat |
Value (Level 25) |
|---|---|
|
HP |
57 |
|
Speed |
27 |
|
Attack |
37 |
|
Defense |
32 |
|
Sp. Atk |
30 |
|
Sp. Def |
35 |
|
SP |
28 |
Looking at Cubzero, and its final evolution, Bearealis’ stats, is like looking at a thing of beauty. This Coromon is wonderfully balanced, having great stats across the board. This makes Cubzero a fantastic jack-of-all-trades, at least, in theory. Cubzero has plenty of HP, hits like a truck, can take a beating, and just straight up does everything you would want a Coromon to do.
Sure, Toruga can hit harder, and yeah, Nibblegar is tankier, but Cubzero still holds their own in any scrap. Its balance makes it a perfect fit for just about any team.
Cubzero's Weaknesses And Resistances
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Weaknesses |
Resistances |
|---|---|
|
Fire |
Ice |
|
Heavy |
Water |
|
Air |
|
|
Poison |
Players coming into Coromon from Pokemon might look at Cubzero’s Ice element and wince. Ice in Pokemon is pretty awful when it comes to tanking, so having the anvil of your team be made of a bad element doesn’t seem wise. Ice-types in Coromon do not suffer from this weakness, however.
In fact, Ice Coromon come with a bunch of Resistances that make them, and by extension, Cubzero, pretty fantastic. The biggest takeaway here is that Cubzero is only weak to two elements, and only one of those elements can benefit from Stab bonuses.
Because of this, Cubzero only has to worry about Fire-type Coromon, because everything else will land on one of its Resistances, or do neutral damage. Since Cubzero is a tanky chap, Neutral isn’t something to be concerned about at all.
Cubzero's Attacks
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Attack |
Effect |
|---|---|
|
Scratch |
Standard Cut type attack |
|
Cute Pose |
Cubzero lowers the targets Defense by one stage. |
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Frost Chomp |
Ice-based Physical attack that has a 10% chance of inflicting Freeze on the target. |
|
Static Fur |
Enemies who make contact with Cubzero will be inflicted with Shock. |
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Beat Up |
A multi-striking Normal attack that hits multiple times based on how many allies have fainted. |
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Splash |
Water attack that deals damage equal to the targets level. This flat damage can be influenced by weaknesses multipliers. |
The Cubzero line of Coromon backs up its fantastic stat spread with an equally fantastic moveset. You can really build your Cubzero into just about anything. Attacks like Splash are monstrously powerful against Fire-type Coromon, which is a big deal since Cubzero is weak to those dastardly flame spitters. For everything else, you have moves like Beat Up, which deals bonus damage based on how many of your team have fainted.
If you want a support Coromon, Cubzero has you covered too. Cubzero can inflict Shock and Freeze, not to mention the ability to debuff. Variety is the spice of life, and Cubzero is bursting with vigor. Its moveset expands even further as it evolves, and this only makes Cubzero more of a must-have Coromon.
How Cubzero Handles Game Progression
The final thing to look at is how well Cubzero will handle the various areas in the game. After all, you don’t want to pick a Coromon that is going to struggle to pull their weight once the going gets tough.
Thankfully, Cubzero excels here too. Because of Cubzero’s diverse attack pool and limited stack of weaknesses, it handles most areas wonderfully. The only area it will struggle with is the Ice area later in the game. This is simply because Cubzero’s best attacks aren’t exactly effective against fellow Ice Coromon.