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 AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Marshadow builds →Shadow Sneak18-22% Close Combat55-65% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x160-189%KO Rapid Spin27-32% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal builds →
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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
How to Get Xurkitree
Xurkitree can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Xurkitree is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Xurkitree waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Xurkitree in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Xurkitree appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
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
We rate Xurkitree B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the cannon role. Base 173 Sp. Atk stands out.
Xurkitree's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Beast Boost is the go-to ability for Xurkitree. It raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. It's Xurkitree's only ability.
Base 83 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Xurkitree is a special attacker with base 173 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
The core moveset is Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, and Tailglow. Thunderbolt leads at 0% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Xurkitree joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 4 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves