
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Shulk is from the Xenoblade Series and ranks as a D Tier Pick (Below Average). This How To Play Shulk Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Medium Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Shulk by playing as Bowser Jr in the VS. Game Mode.
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Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Medium
Rank: 30-31
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 32
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![]() Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 41-44
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 43
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 47-52
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Super Smash Blog Entry
He is the only fighter that can change his status during battle. His sword, the Monado, allows him to switch between five modes—Jump, Speed, Shield, Buster and Smash—which change his abilities for a short time. Fun fact: Shulk's eighth color variation puts him in a pair of swimming trunks!
Shulk Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Shulk in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Shulk is Weak Against are Snake and Pikachu. However, Shulk is Strong Against Jigglypuff, Little Mac, and Captain Falcon.
Shulk Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Shulk Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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UpB | 10 |
Nair, Jab | 16 |
Fair, Uair, Dair | 17 |
Technique | Description |
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Counter | Counter when getting attacked by adopting a particular stance. The more powerful the attack received is, the stronger the counter will be. |
Monado Arts | Use netral special to change your abilities with Monado Arts. Hold down the button, and five symbols will appear. Use L Stick to select a symbol, and then let go of the button to choose. Quickly Hitting the Special Move Button multiple times will select a symbol. JUMP: Jump ? - Defense ? | SPEED: ? Speed - Attack,Jump ? | SHIELD: ? Defense,Weight - Attack, Movement ? | BUSTER: ? Attack - Defense, Launch Power ? | SMASH: ? Launch Power - Attack, Launch Resist ?. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Chain Attack | Shulk, Dunban, Fiora and Riki simultaneously attack opponents in another dimension. |


All Alternate Shulk Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Shulk
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Shulk based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Shulk Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Alucard |
Support Slot 1 | Victini |
Support Slot 2 | Rathalos |
Support Slot 3 | Shine Sprite |
Improves sword attacks, air attacks, all special move power, and smash attacks become faster and stronger.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Shulk In SSBU
You can Unlock Shulk from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Waterfall Peak (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Pikachu
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Bowser Jr
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Shulk HERE.
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