Urshifu
Urshifu is a Fighting/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Urshifu is a legendary Pokémon available in the first expansion pass to Pokémon Sword & Shield, The Isle of Armor. It evolves from Kubfu.
*Urshifu has Gigantamax forms available in Sword/Shield, with exclusive G-Max moves, G-Max One Blow (Single Strike Style) and G-Max Rapid Flow (Rapid Strike Style).
Pokédex data
| National № | 0892 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting Dark |
| Species | Wushu Pokémon |
| Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
| Weight | 105.0 kg (231.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Unseen Fist |
| Local № | 0101 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 275 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 63 | 117 | 247 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Speed | 97 | 179 | 322 | |
| Total | 550 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0892 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighting Water |
| Species | Wushu Pokémon |
| Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
| Weight | 105.0 kg (231.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Unseen Fist |
| Local № | 0101 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 275 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 63 | 117 | 247 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Speed | 97 | 179 | 322 | |
| Total | 550 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Gigantamax Single Strike Style
| Sword | People call it the embodiment of rage. It’s said that this Pokémon’s terrifying expression and shout will rid the world of malevolence. |
|---|---|
| Shield | The energy released by this Pokémon’s fists forms shock waves that can blow away Dynamax Pokémon in just one hit. |
Single Strike Style
| Sword | 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. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves. |
Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style
| Sword | As it waits for the right moment to unleash its Gigantamax power, this Pokémon maintains a perfect one-legged stance. It won’t even twitch. |
|---|---|
| Shield | All it takes is a glare from this Pokémon to take the lives of those with evil in their hearts—or so they say. |
Rapid Strike Style
| Sword | It’s believed that this Pokémon modeled its fighting style on the flow of a river—sometimes rapid, sometimes calm. |
|---|---|
| Shield | This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in defeating foes by raining many blows down on them. Its strikes are nonstop, flowing like a river. |
Moves learned by Urshifu
Moves learnt by level up
Urshifu does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Urshifu does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Urshifu cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Urshifu learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 12 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 16 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 28 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 32 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 36 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
| 44 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 52 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 16 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 28 | Detect | Fighting | — | — | |
| 32 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 36 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 | |
| 44 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 52 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Urshifu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wicked Blow | Dark | 75 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surging Strikes | Water | 25 | 100 |
Egg moves
Urshifu does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Urshifu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Urshifu sprites
Where to find Urshifu
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Urshifu questions
- What is a good moveset for Urshifu?
- Should I evolve my Kubfu into Single or Rapid Strike Urshifu for in-game?
- How viable is Urshifu in 1v1?
- Is Urshifu any good?
- Are Pokémon with Battle Armor or Shell Armor immune to Wicked Blow and Surging Strikes?
- When will Urshifu-S be voted on for the ban?
- What Are Some Good OU Counters to Single Strike Urshifu?
- Why does Urshifu always get critical hits in Gen 8 OU?
- Why does Surging Strikes have less BP than Wicked Blow?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Urshifu |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ウーラオス (Ū raosu) |
| German | Wulaosu |
| French | Shifours |
| Italian | Urshifu |
| Spanish | Urshifu |
| Korean | 우라오스 (uraoseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 武道熊师 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 武道熊師 |
| English |
Wushu Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | けんぽうポケモン |
| German | Kung-Fu-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Kung-fu |
| Italian | Pokémon Kung Fu |
| Spanish | Pokémon Kung-Fu |
| Korean | 권법포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 拳法宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 拳法寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ursa
- Latin for ‘bear’
- shifu
- master; a skilled person


