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TL;DR. Xurkitree is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. One of the mysterious life-forms known as Ultra Beasts. Astonishing electric shocks emanate from its entire body, according to witnesses.
Electric
One of the mysterious life-forms known as Ultra Beasts. Astonishing electric shocks emanate from its entire body, according to witnesses.
Height3.8 m
Weight100.0 kg
AbilitiesBeast Boost
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 83
Attack 89
Defense 71
Sp. Attack 173
Sp. Defense 71
Speed 83
Total570
570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 9th among Electric-types.
173 base Special Attack, Xurkitree's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 69 Electric-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Xurkitree on Daily Pokémon
Xurkitree was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Xurkitree in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Xurkitree reaches 3,937 CP at level 40 and 4,504 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack330
GO Defense144
GO Stamina195
Max CP (L40)3,937
Max CP (L50)4,451
Best buddy (L51)4,504
Raid catch CP 2,155–2,249 (L20). Weather boosted 2,695–2,812 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Xurkitree first appeared on May 30, 2024, during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai.
- GO Fest 2024: Sendai ticket holders
- Worldwide
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026 | 5-star | Asia-Pacific only |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Asia-Pacific only |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Asia-Pacific only |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends · Asia-Pacific only |
| May 13 to May 20, 2026 | 5-star | Asia-Pacific only |
| Mar 7 to Mar 9, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out · Asia-Pacific only |
Competitive
Xurkitree in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Xurkitree across the current metagames.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Ultra League #687 63.9 score
Master League #143 70.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Xurkitree.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Xurkitree, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Xurkitree?
Xurkitree is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Xurkitree weak to?
Xurkitree takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Xurkitree resistant to?
Xurkitree resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.
Does Xurkitree evolve?
Xurkitree does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Xurkitree from?
Xurkitree was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0796.
What are Xurkitree's base stats?
Xurkitree has HP 83, Attack 89, Defense 71, Special Attack 173, Special Defense 71, and Speed 83. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Xurkitree's abilities?
Xurkitree can have the ability Beast Boost.
Is Xurkitree legendary or mythical?
No. Xurkitree is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Xurkitree's best stat?
Xurkitree's highest base stat is Special Attack at 173, which ranks 1st of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
Is Xurkitree good?
Xurkitree has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 9th among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Xurkitree as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Xurkitree is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Electric Steel
Comparison
Xurkitree vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Xurkitree | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 83 | 69 | +14 |
| Attack | 89 | 75 | +14 |
| Defense | 71 | 65 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 173 | 84 | +89 |
| Special Defense | 71 | 68 | +3 |
| Speed | 83 | 82 | +1 |
| Total | 570 | 443 | +127 |
Game appearances
Xurkitree appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Xurkitree is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Xurkitree.
Every main-series game Xurkitree is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one, requires unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterLush Jungle or Memorial Hill (Only two for either location)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Plant
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Xurkitree in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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