Urshifu Single Strike is a Fighting/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
Type: Fighting / Dark
Abilities:
- Unseen Fist: Allows the Pokémon to deal damage when it uses contact moves, even if the target is protected by moves like Protect.
- Inner Focus (Hidden Ability): Prevents the Pokémon from flinching, and also ignores the effects of Intimidate.
Physical Characteristics:
- Urshifu Single Strike is a large, bipedal bear-like Pokémon with a muscular build.
- It has a predominantly black fur coat with white stripes running down its arms and chest.
- Its face is sharp and pointed, with red eyes and a white mane-like structure around its neck.
- It has large paws and sharp claws, emphasizing its prowess in hand-to-hand combat.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Urshifu Single Strike is known for its solitary nature and strong sense of justice.
- It is often found in isolated mountainous regions where it trains to perfect its combat skills.
- This form of Urshifu is known for its direct approach in battle, often taking the shortest path to defeat its opponent.
- It has a deep bond with its trainer, showing loyalty and respect.
In Battle:
- Urshifu Single Strike is a powerful physical attacker and is known for its critical hit capabilities.
- Signature move: Wicked Blow - a Dark-type move that always results in a critical hit.
- It is strong against Ghost, Psychic, and other types weak to Dark or Fighting moves.
- However, it is vulnerable to Fairy, Flying, and Fighting types.
Evolution:
- Urshifu Single Strike evolves from Kubfu when trained in the Tower of Darkness, one of the two available towers in the Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
- The choice of tower determines its evolution into either the Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style.
Interesting Facts:
- Urshifu is one of the few Pokémon that can Gigantamax, transforming into a more formidable version with enhanced abilities.
- Its Gigantamax form has access to G-Max One Blow, a powerful move that ignores the effects of the target's Ability.
- Urshifu Single Strike's design and fighting style are inspired by martial arts, particularly those that focus on powerful, direct strikes.
- It has a unique move animation in Pokémon Sword and Shield that highlights its martial arts prowess.