Xurkitree Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: June 3, 2026

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Xurkitree Pokemon Guide

Xurkitree is a Electric-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. This guide covers Xurkitree’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions build information.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Xurkitree

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Shiny Form

Shiny Xurkitree

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Xurkitree 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.

Xurkitree Description

Xurkitree is a Electric-type Pokemon known for its distinct role in the Alola era of Pokemon games. This page summarizes its battle profile, typing, evolution, locations and general guide information.

Competitive Overview

Is Xurkitree Good in Competitive?

Xurkitree can be useful in formats where its typing, ability and movepool fit a specific team role. Its best sets depend heavily on the game, available moves and battle format.

Players should check the current ruleset before building around Xurkitree, especially in formats where legendary Pokemon, Ultra Beasts or special Pokemon are restricted.

Xurkitree Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Xurkitree, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Xurkitree

National Dex

#0796

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Species

Glowing Pokemon

Height

12’06” / 3.8 m
380 cm

Weight

220.5 lbs / 100.0 kg
100 kg

Abilities

Beast Boost

Xurkitree Stats

Xurkitree’s stat spread supports its role across different Pokemon games and formats.

Hp
83
Attack
89
Defense
71
Special Attack
173
Special Defense
71
Speed
83

Xurkitree Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Xurkitree’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Thunder

Thunder is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Energy Ball

Energy Ball is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Dazzling Gleam

Dazzling Gleam is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Volt Switch

Volt Switch is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Tail Glow

Tail Glow is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Discharge

Discharge is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Power Whip

Power Whip is one of Xurkitree’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, depending on format, matchup and role.

Xurkitree All Moves

Use the section below to view Xurkitree’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Thunder Shock Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special40100
1Wrap Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1590
5Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
10Thunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
15Ingrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status
20Spark Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical65100
25Shock Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special60
30Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status60
35Eerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status100
40Thunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
45Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
50Magnet Rise Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
55Thunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
60Electric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
65Power Whip Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical12085
70Zap Cannon Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special12050
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBrutal Swing Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMEerie Impulse Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status100
TMElectric Terrain Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
TMElectro Ball Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special100
TMElectroweb Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5595
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMPower Whip Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical12085
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Rising Voltage Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100

Xurkitree Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Xurkitree is a Electric-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are most dangerous and which matchups it can handle more comfortably.

Type

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Weaknesses

Ground

Resistances

Electric, Flying, Steel

Immunity

None

Xurkitree Abilities

Xurkitree’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Beast Boost

Beast Boost can affect how Xurkitree performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Xurkitree Evolution

Xurkitree does not evolve.

Stage 1

Xurkitree

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Does not evolve

Where to Find Xurkitree in Pokemon Games

Xurkitree’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check each generation below for game-specific availability notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Red Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Gold Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Ruby Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Diamond Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Black Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon X Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Xurkitree had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Sun Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Moon Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Available through Ultra Beast encounters or Ultra Wormhole-related gameplay depending on version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Sword Available through Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Shield Available through Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra or transfer where supported.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Scarlet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Xurkitree
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Xurkitree FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Xurkitree. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Xurkitree?

Xurkitree is a Electric-type Pokemon.

What is Xurkitree weak against?

Xurkitree is weak to Ground.

What are Xurkitree’s abilities?

Xurkitree’s abilities are Beast Boost.

How do you get Xurkitree?

Xurkitree’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for Xurkitree.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Xurkitree.


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