Kubfu
Fighting-type, Generation 8. Evolves into Urshifu (Rapid strike) for 200 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Close Combat
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kubfu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 437
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 970 CP
Kubfu moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Rock Smash STAB | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Close Combat Best STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Dynamic Punch STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Costumes & special forms 2
Raids
- Status
- Kubfu is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kubfu
How to get Kubfu
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 40 | 1,467 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 40 | 1,588 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,162 | 1,236 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 706 | 751 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 934 | 994 |
Is Kubfu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kubfu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (170), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 24 |
| Lv 2 | 75 |
| Lv 3 | 126 |
| Lv 4 | 177 |
| Lv 5 | 229 |
| Lv 6 | 280 |
| Lv 7 | 331 |
| Lv 8 | 382 |
| Lv 9 | 433 |
| Lv 10 | 485 |
| Lv 11 | 533 |
| Lv 12 | 582 |
| Lv 13 | 630 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 679 |
| Lv 15 | 727 |
| Lv 16 | 776 |
| Lv 17 | 824 |
| Lv 18 | 873 |
| Lv 19 | 921 |
| Lv 20 | 970 |
| Lv 21 | 1,018 |
| Lv 22 | 1,067 |
| Lv 23 | 1,115 |
| Lv 24 | 1,164 |
| Lv 25 | 1,212 |
| Lv 26 | 1,261 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,309 |
| Lv 28 | 1,358 |
| Lv 29 | 1,406 |
| Lv 30 | 1,455 |
| Lv 31 | 1,479 |
| Lv 32 | 1,503 |
| Lv 33 | 1,528 |
| Lv 34 | 1,552 |
| Lv 35 | 1,576 |
| Lv 36 | 1,600 |
| Lv 37 | 1,625 |
| Lv 38 | 1,649 |
| Lv 39 | 1,673 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,697 |
| Lv 41 | 1,719 |
| Lv 42 | 1,741 |
| Lv 43 | 1,762 |
| Lv 44 | 1,784 |
| Lv 45 | 1,806 |
| Lv 46 | 1,829 |
| Lv 47 | 1,851 |
| Lv 48 | 1,873 |
| Lv 49 | 1,896 |
| Lv 50 | 1,919 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0891
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 12.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0891_POKEMON_KUBFU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kubfu in Pokemon GO?
Kubfu's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kubfu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kubfu takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kubfu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kubfu reaches 1,919 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,697 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kubfu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kubfu shows 970 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,212 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Kubfu in Pokemon GO?
Kubfu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kubfu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kubfu depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.