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Summary

Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax is a 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 opponent is using a move like Protect.
Inner Focus (Hidden Ability): Prevents the Pokémon from flinching.

Physical Characteristics:

Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax is a large, bipedal Pokémon with a muscular build.
It features a primarily blue and white color scheme, with a distinctive flowing cape-like feature and a head crest resembling a helmet or crown.
In its Gigantamax form, it gains an aura-like appearance with water swirling around it, giving an impression of a mighty tidal wave.
Its eyes are sharp and focused, and the overall demeanor exudes strength and elegance.

Behavior and Habitat:

Urshifu is known for its serene yet powerful nature, often embodying the tranquility of flowing water paired with the potential for overwhelming force.
Typically inhabits the Isle of Armor, where it can be found in mountainous regions or near bodies of water.
It is a solitary Pokémon that values strength and discipline, often seen training in isolation.

In Battle:

Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax is renowned for its offensive capabilities, especially notable for its speed and power.
Signature move: Surging Strikes, which always hits three times in succession and lands critical hits.
Its Gigantamax move, G-Max Rapid Flow, is a powerful attack that ignores the effects of moves like Protect.
It excels against Rock, Ground, and Fire types but must be cautious of Electric and Psychic types due to its dual typing.
It often employs a strategy of overwhelming opponents with relentless, high-damage attacks that are difficult to defend against.

Evolution:

Evolves from Kubfu when trained in the Tower of Waters on the Isle of Armor.
It can further Gigantamax with the appropriate Dynamax Band when exposed to Galar Particles.

Interesting Facts:

Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax is inspired by martial arts, particularly those that emphasize fluidity and adaptability, akin to water.
It represents one of the two forms Urshifu can take, the other being the Single Strike Style, which is Fighting/Dark type.
In the Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion, it plays a key role in the storyline, symbolizing mastery and the bond between trainer and Pokémon.
The design and concept of Urshifu Rapid Strike Gmax are influenced by traditional Eastern philosophies and the natural power of water.