Xurkitree Best Moveset
173 Sp. Atk is the highest among all non-Mega Pokemon. AbilityBeast Boost raises Sp. Atk after each KO, and Electric TermStab at this power level breaks through almost anything neutral. The moveset is pure special offense. B-tier because 83 Speed is middling and 71/71 defenses fold to Ground-type coverage.
Beast Boost raised Sp. Atk after each KO from 173 Sp. Atk in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). The highest Sp. Atk of any Ultra Beast. Between tiers on debut. Tail Glow tripled the number.
Best Moves
Best Build
Xurkitree best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Tail Glow
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 173 Sp. Atk was absurd but 83 Speed was too slow. Pure Electric with no secondary STAB couldn't sweep fast enough.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Xurkitree Weakness
Xurkitree is weak to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. With 83 HP and balanced defenses, Xurkitree can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Xurkitree Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Xurkitree
Marshadow's Close Combat hits Xurkitree for 55-65%. Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 160-189%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Marshadow builds →Shadow Sneak18-22% Close Combat55-65% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x160-189%KO Rapid Spin27-32% | ||
Evolution
Xurkitree is a Electric type packing 570 total stats. Can't breed it and it doesn't evolve, so what you catch is what you work with. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Xurkitree
Flip Xurkitree's wiring from black to white-and-blue and suddenly the Christmas lights switched to winter mode. The glowing tips pop even harder against the pale cables. For a sentient power line, the ice-cold palette is a perfect call.
Shiny Xurkitree Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Xurkitree Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyXurkitree Locations
Xurkitree turns up across 1 location in endgame routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Xurkitree in Sword & Shield
Xurkitree, a living tangle of glowing wires, is hunted through Ultra Space across the Ultra Beast side quest, standing ready at level 60 in either version.
How to Get Xurkitree in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The crackling Ultra Beast Xurkitree only surfaces once the post-game Ultra Beast Mission sends you hunting through Lush Jungle and Memorial Hill, where it stands at a fixed level 65 in both versions.
Best Locations to Catch Xurkitree in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Sp. Atk leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Xurkitree's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs.
They’ve been dubbed Ultra Beasts. Some of them stand unmoving, like trees, with their arms and legs stuck into the ground.
Xurkitree Guide
Xurkitree plays as a cannon. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Thunderbolt is the primary attack.
Xurkitree pairs best with Groudon Primal. Groudon Primal has Decent synergy and covers what Xurkitree can't handle on its own.
Timid is the go-to nature for Xurkitree. That's +Speed / -Attack. Pair it with 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the cannon role.
Game Availability
Xurkitree joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 3 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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