Kubfu
TL;DR. Kubfu is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 385. Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.
Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.
Stat spread.
Total of 385. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Kubfu 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, Kubfu reaches 1,697 CP at level 40 and 1,942 CP as a best buddy.
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Kubfu in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kubfu across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #779 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Kubfu.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kubfu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kubfu?
Kubfu is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Kubfu weak to?
Kubfu takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kubfu resistant to?
Kubfu resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
How does Kubfu evolve?
Kubfu evolves into Urshifu (Tower of darkness) or Urshifu (Tower of waters) or Urshifu (Use Scroll Of Darkness) or Urshifu (Use Scroll Of Waters).
What generation is Kubfu from?
Kubfu was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0891.
What are Kubfu's base stats?
Kubfu has HP 60, Attack 90, Defense 60, Special Attack 53, Special Defense 50, and Speed 72. Total base stat total: 385.
What are Kubfu's abilities?
Kubfu can have the ability Inner Focus.
Is Kubfu legendary or mythical?
Yes. Kubfu is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Kubfu's best stat?
Kubfu's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 50th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Kubfu good?
Kubfu has a base stat total of 385, the 653rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Kubfu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kubfu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kubfu vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kubfu | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 78 | -18 |
| Attack | 90 | 104 | -14 |
| Defense | 60 | 76 | -16 |
| Special Attack | 53 | 64 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Speed | 72 | 75 | -3 |
| Total | 385 | 467 | -82 |
Kubfu appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Kubfu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Kubfu isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Kubfu is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Kubfu appears in 1 episode.
From JN071 (2021-06-18) through JN071 (2021-06-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Kubfu cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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