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Kubfu is a Legendary Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in The Isle of Armor for Pokemon Sword and Shield. This guide covers Kubfu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution into Urshifu, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Kubfu guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Kubfu is a small Legendary Fighting-type Pokemon known for intense training, disciplined martial arts and its branching evolution into Urshifu. The style Kubfu follows determines whether it becomes Single Strike Style Urshifu or Rapid Strike Style Urshifu.
Competitive Overview
Kubfu is usually not used as a final competitive option because it is designed as a pre-evolution. Its main value comes from evolving into Urshifu, which has stronger stats, stronger signature attacks and better overall battle pressure.
Kubfu can still be useful for collection, story progression and evolution planning. Players usually choose between the Single Strike path and the Rapid Strike path based on which Urshifu form they want for their team.
Here are the key facts to know about Kubfu, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Kubfu
National Dex
#0891
Type
Fighting
Species
Wushu Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg
12 kg
Abilities
Inner Focus
Kubfu has modest pre-evolution stats with solid Attack for its stage. Its main long-term strength comes from evolving into either form of Urshifu.
Kubfu focuses mostly on Fighting-type attacks and physical coverage. These are some of Kubfu’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Fighting-type attack that gives Kubfu major physical damage potential before it evolves.
A reliable Fighting-type attack that can also break barriers such as Reflect and Light Screen.
A useful Fighting-type move that deals damage while helping Kubfu recover HP.
A setup move that raises Attack and Defense, helping Kubfu stay dangerous in longer fights.
A high-power Fighting-type option that rewards careful prediction and safe turns.
Coverage that helps Kubfu hit opposing Fighting, Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.
Physical Psychic-type coverage that can help Kubfu pressure Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.
A pivoting Bug-type attack that lets Kubfu deal chip damage and switch to a better teammate.
Kubfu can learn Fighting-type attacks and several coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Kubfu’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Kubfu is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Rock, Bug and Dark-type moves, but it is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic and Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug and Dark
Immunity
None
Kubfu has one main ability that helps it stay focused through disruption.
Prevents Kubfu from flinching. In modern games, Inner Focus also prevents Kubfu from being affected by Intimidate.
Kubfu evolves into Urshifu. Depending on the game and method used, it can become either Single Strike Style Urshifu or Rapid Strike Style Urshifu.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Kubfu through the Single Strike path or by using the Scroll of Darkness when supported
Stage 2
Evolves from Kubfu through the Rapid Strike path or by using the Scroll of Waters when supported
Kubfu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It was introduced in Generation 8 through The Isle of Armor and later returned through special Legendary encounter content in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Kubfu had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Gift from Mustard at the Master Dojo after completing the Isle of Armor Dojo trials. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Gift from Mustard at the Master Dojo after completing the Isle of Armor Dojo trials. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found near the sign at Fury Falls in North Province Area Two after obtaining the Kubfu Treat from Snacksworth in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found near the sign at Fury Falls in North Province Area Two after obtaining the Kubfu Treat from Snacksworth in The Indigo Disk. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Kubfu |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Kubfu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Kubfu is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Kubfu is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Kubfu evolves into Urshifu. It can become either Single Strike Style Urshifu or Rapid Strike Style Urshifu depending on the evolution path or scroll used.
Kubfu’s ability is Inner Focus, which prevents flinching and can block Intimidate in modern games.
Kubfu’s best moves often include Close Combat, Brick Break, Drain Punch, Bulk Up, Focus Punch, Aerial Ace, Zen Headbutt and U-turn.
Kubfu is most valuable as the starting form for Urshifu. It is important for collection and evolution, while Urshifu is usually the stronger battle option.
In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Kubfu is received from Mustard at the Master Dojo after completing Isle of Armor Dojo trials. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Kubfu appears near Fury Falls after getting the Kubfu Treat from Snacksworth.
Kubfu does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or major alternate form. Its important branching content comes from evolving into the two Urshifu styles.
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