urshifu-rapid-strike

urshifu-rapid-strike

Attributes

  • Species: Urshifu
  • Base Experience: 275
  • Height: 19
  • Weight: 1050
  • Is Default: False
  • Order: 1083
  • 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: Humanoid

Stats

  • HP
    100
  • Attack
    130
  • Defense
    100
  • Special Attack
    63
  • Special Defense
    60
  • Speed
    97

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Urshifu Rapid Strike is a dual Fighting/Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Fighting / Water

Abilities:

  • Unseen Fist: Allows the Pokémon to deal damage when it uses contact moves, even if the target is protected by moves like Protect.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Urshifu Rapid Strike has a bipedal bear-like appearance with a sleek, muscular build.
  • It features a primarily blue and white color scheme with a distinctive black belt-like marking across its waist.
  • Its head is adorned with a black and white headband, and it has long, flowing blue fur on its arms and head that resembles water waves.
  • It stands tall and confident, exuding an aura of calm yet intense focus.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Urshifu Rapid Strike is known for its disciplined and honorable demeanor, often described as a master of martial arts.
  • It is typically found in the Isle of Armor, particularly in areas near water bodies like rivers and lakes.
  • This form of Urshifu is known to train rigorously, honing its skills in rapid, fluid movements that mimic the flow of water.
  • It forms a strong bond with a trusted trainer who can match its discipline and determination.

In Battle:

  • Urshifu Rapid Strike is a formidable physical attacker with a focus on speed and precision.
  • Signature move: Surging Strikes, a multi-strike move that always lands critical hits, breaking through defenses.
  • Strong against Fire, Ground, and Rock types due to its Water typing.
  • Weak against Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, and Psychic types.
  • Often used in battle strategies that emphasize its ability to bypass protective moves and shields.

Evolution:

  • Urshifu Rapid Strike evolves from Kubfu after completing the Tower of Waters challenge in the Isle of Armor expansion of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
  • The evolution process requires a deep bond between the trainer and Kubfu, showcasing its path of mastery in the water-type martial arts.

Interesting Facts:

  • Urshifu Rapid Strike is inspired by the concept of flowing water in martial arts, where practitioners utilize the fluidity and adaptability of water in their techniques.
  • It was introduced as part of the Isle of Armor expansion and serves as a central figure in the narrative.
  • The design of Urshifu Rapid Strike is heavily influenced by traditional martial arts, highlighting its rapid, precise strikes and unwavering composure.
  • Its ability, Unseen Fist, makes it a unique contender in competitive battles, allowing it to bypass common defensive strategies.

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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Flavor Text Entries

  • 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.