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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.
Fighting
Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.
Height0.6 m
Weight12.0 kg
AbilitiesInner Focus
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 385. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 60
Attack 90
Defense 60
Sp. Attack 53
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 72
Total385
385 base stat total, the 653rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Fighting-types.
90 base Attack, Kubfu's strongest stat, ranking 50th of 73 Fighting-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Kubfu on Daily Pokémon
Kubfu was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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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.
GO Attack170
GO Defense112
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,697
Max CP (L50)1,919
Best buddy (L51)1,942
Raid catch CP 911–970 (L20). Weather boosted 1,139–1,212 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Kubfu in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kubfu across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #872 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #872 64.8 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 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.
Sprites · Sound
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.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kubfu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison
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 |
Game appearances
Kubfu appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Kubfu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Kubfu.
Every main-series game Kubfu is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- One-time encounterNorth Province (Area Two), after receiving the Kubfu Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- GiftReceived from Mustard at the Master Dojo after completing his trials (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Kubfu appears in 1 episode.
In JN071 (2021-06-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Kubfu in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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