Kubfu Best Moveset
Fighting at 90 Attack and 72 Speed with AbilityInner Focus preventing flinching. Pre-evolution stats that trail Urshifu significantly. The moveset has decent physical output building toward evolution. Evolve to Urshifu (Single Strike or Rapid Strike) for S-Tier Fighting/Dark power.
Kubfu saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Kubfu's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Innerfocus with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Kubfu best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Tank Moveset
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Aerial Ace
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Kubfu saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Kubfu maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Innerfocus with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Ice Punch
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Kubfu Weakness
Kubfu's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Kubfu Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Kubfu
Salamence's Earthquake hits Kubfu for 72-84%. Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (200-236%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 130-153%.
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kubfu View Salamence builds →Earthquake72-84% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kubfu View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x200-236%KO Shadow Ball59-70% Dazzling Gleam 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kubfu View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x130-153%KO | ||
Evolution
A Fighting type with 385 stats, Kubfu has a chain leading to Urshifu. Breeding won't work. The evolved forms gain up to 165 total stats over Kubfu. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Kubfu
Base Stats
Kubfu's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Near-impossible to catch, worth 1 Attack EV. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
If Kubfu pulls the long white hair on its head, its fighting spirit heightens and power wells up from the depths of its belly.
Kubfu Guide
At 385 BST, Kubfu is built different. We rank it C-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a balanced.
Watch for Staraptor (Flying), Reuniclus (Psychic), and Grimmsnarl (Fairy) when using Kubfu. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Inner Focus prevents flinching. That's the one you want on Kubfu. It's the only ability Kubfu has.
Kubfu fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Base 72 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Run Close Combat, Ironhead, Icepunch, and U Turn on Kubfu. Close Combat is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Kubfu has appeared in 2 games since Sword & Shield, spanning 3 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves