Urshifu (Rapid strike) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Urshifu (Rapid strike) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Urshifu (Rapid strike)
Urshifu (Rapid strike) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.400 DPS.
Urshifu (Rapid strike) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Urshifu (Rapid strike) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fire-type moves as Urshifu (Rapid strike) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Urshifu (Rapid strike) is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (41.400 DPS), Shadow Mewtwo (39.765 DPS), and Mega Alakazam (38.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Urshifu (Rapid strike): After defeating Urshifu (Rapid strike), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2024 and 2112 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2518-2627 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Urshifu (Rapid strike) from raids will have exactly 2112 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Urshifu (Rapid strike)?
The best counter for Urshifu (Rapid strike) is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 41.400 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Mewtwo (39.765 DPS) and Mega Alakazam (38.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Urshifu (Rapid strike)?
Urshifu (Rapid strike) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Urshifu (Rapid strike) weak to?
Urshifu (Rapid strike) is weak to Electric, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Bug, Dark, Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Urshifu (Rapid strike) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Urshifu (Rapid strike)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Urshifu (Rapid strike) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Urshifu (Rapid strike) from raids will have 2112 CP at level 20, or 2627 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2024. If you see 2112 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Urshifu (Rapid strike) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Urshifu (Rapid strike) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Urshifu (Rapid strike)?
For the best moveset for Urshifu (Rapid strike) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Urshifu (Rapid strike) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Urshifu (Rapid strike) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Urshifu (Rapid strike) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (37.529 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (36.323 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Urshifu (Rapid strike) in raids?
Weather boost information for Urshifu (Rapid strike) is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.