kubfu

kubfu

Attributes

  • Species: Kubfu
  • Base Experience: 77
  • Height: 6
  • Weight: 120
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 1081
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 3
  • Color: Gray
  • Egg Groups: No-Eggs
  • Gender Rate: 1
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 120
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: True
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Upright

Stats

  • HP
    60
  • Attack
    90
  • Defense
    60
  • Special Attack
    53
  • Special Defense
    50
  • Speed
    72

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Kubfu is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

  • Inner Focus: Prevents flinching and boosts the evasion rate of moves after being hit.
  • No Hidden Ability

Physical Characteristics:

  • Kubfu is a small, bear-like Pokémon with a primarily gray body.
  • It has a distinctive white tuft of fur on its head resembling a martial arts headband.
  • Its eyes are large and expressive, framed by a pair of bushy eyebrows.
  • It has a short, rounded tail and powerful limbs designed for fighting.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Kubfu is known for its disciplined nature and desire to become stronger.
  • It often resides in mountainous regions and secluded dojos where it can train without distractions.
  • Kubfu forms a deep bond with its trainer, seeking guidance and strength through companionship.
  • It is determined and brave, often facing stronger opponents to test its skills.

In Battle:

  • Kubfu is a versatile physical attacker with a focus on speed and strength.
  • It excels in close combat with moves like Focus Punch and Iron Head.
  • Its Fighting type gives it an advantage against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types but makes it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types.
  • Kubfu can learn a variety of moves like Aerial Ace, Brick Break, and Close Combat, making it adaptable on the battlefield.

Evolution:

  • Kubfu evolves into Urshifu after completing a series of trials at the Tower of Two Fists.
  • Depending on which tower it trains in, it evolves into either Single Strike Style Urshifu (Dark/Fighting) or Rapid Strike Style Urshifu (Water/Fighting).

Interesting Facts:

  • Kubfu is central to the story of the Isle of Armor expansion in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
  • It is inspired by traditional martial arts, and its name may derive from "cub" and "kung fu."
  • Kubfu's evolution into Urshifu is unique, as it allows trainers to choose its path based on strategic preference.
  • Its design and concept emphasize growth, discipline, and the bond between Pokémon and trainer.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Kubfu - 891
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Urshifu - 892
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Moves

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

Flavor Text Entries

  • Sword: Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.
  • Shield: If Kubfu pulls the long white hair on its head, its fighting spirit heightens and power wells up from the depths of its belly.

Pokedex

  • 891 National
  • 100 Isle-Of-Armor

    • Cards

    Kubfu
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    Created by Kouki Saitou for the Unknown Set set.