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No. 0892 · Generation VIII · Galar

Urshifu

The Wushu Pokémon

TL;DR. Urshifu is a fighting/dark-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 550. This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in the one-hit KO. Its strategy is to leap in close to foes and land a devastating blow with a hardened fist.

Fighting Dark

This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in the one-hit KO. Its strategy is to leap in close to foes and land a devastating blow with a hardened fist.

Height1.9 m
Weight105.0 kg
AbilitiesUnseen Fist
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 550. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100
Attack 130
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 63
Sp. Defense 60
Speed 97
Total550
550 base stat total, the 129th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Fighting-types.
130 base Attack, Urshifu's strongest stat, ranking 14th of 138 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Urshifu 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, Urshifu reaches 3,606 CP at level 40 and 4,126 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack254
GO Defense177
GO Stamina225
Max CP (L40)3,606
Max CP (L50)4,077
Best buddy (L51)4,126
Raid catch CP 1,975–2,060 (L20). Weather boosted 2,469–2,576 (L25).

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Competitive

Urshifu in competitive play.

Urshifu is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers
Choice Band
Wicked Blow / Close Combat / Sucker Punch / U-turn
  • ItemChoice Band
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraDark, Fighting
Swords Dance
Wicked Blow / Close Combat / Sucker Punch / Swords Dance
  • ItemBlack Glasses
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraDark, Fighting
VGC 2025
Glass Cannon
Wicked Blow / Close Combat / Sucker Punch / Detect
  • ItemFocus Sash
  • NatureAdamant
  • TeraStellar
Choice Band
Close Combat / U-turn / Wicked Blow / Sucker Punch
  • ItemChoice Band
  • NatureBrave
  • TeraGrass

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Quick answers

Common questions about Urshifu.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Urshifu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Urshifu?

Urshifu is a Fighting/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Urshifu weak to?

Urshifu takes 4× damage from Fairy. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fighting, Flying.

What is Urshifu resistant to?

Urshifu is immune to Psychic. It also resists Rock, Ghost, Dark.

How does Urshifu evolve?

Urshifu evolves from Kubfu (Tower of darkness) or Kubfu (Tower of waters) or Kubfu (Use Scroll Of Darkness) or Kubfu (Use Scroll Of Waters). Urshifu evolves into Gigantamax Single Strike Urshifu (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)) or Gigantamax Rapid Strike Urshifu (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Urshifu from?

Urshifu was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0892.

What are Urshifu's base stats?

Urshifu has HP 100, Attack 130, Defense 100, Special Attack 63, Special Defense 60, and Speed 97. Total base stat total: 550.

What are Urshifu's abilities?

Urshifu can have the ability Unseen Fist.

Is Urshifu legendary or mythical?

Yes. Urshifu is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Urshifu's best stat?

Urshifu's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 14th of 138 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Urshifu good?

Urshifu has a base stat total of 550, the 129th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 29th among Fighting-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Urshifu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Urshifu 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Urshifu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Fairy
2× Weak to
Fighting Flying
½× Resists
Rock Ghost
¼× Strongly resists
Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Urshifu vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 138 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Urshifu Fighting avg Difference
HP 100 77 +23
Attack 130 99 +31
Defense 100 73 +27
Special Attack 63 68 -5
Special Defense 60 69 -9
Speed 97 76 +21
Total 550 462 +88
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Game appearances

Urshifu appears in 5 games.

Every mainline release where Urshifu 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
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Urshifu isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Urshifu is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Urshifu appears in 4 episodes.

From JN071 (2021-06-18) through JN134 (2022-12-02).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Urshifu partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Urshifu partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Urshifu cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.