Urshifu (Single strike) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Urshifu (Single strike) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Urshifu (Single strike)
Urshifu (Single strike) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 51.727 DPS.
Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike) is weak to Fairy (double weak!), Fighting, Flying -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike) is Mega Gardevoir (51.727 DPS), Shadow Gardevoir (45.182 DPS), and Enamorus (Incarnate) (44.267 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Urshifu (Single strike): After defeating Urshifu (Single 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 (Single 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 (Single strike)?
The best counter for Urshifu (Single strike) is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 51.727 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gardevoir (45.182 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (44.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Urshifu (Single strike)?
Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike) weak to?
Urshifu (Single strike) is weak to Fairy (double weak), Fighting, Flying-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Urshifu (Single strike) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike)?
For the best moveset for Urshifu (Single strike) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Urshifu (Single 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 (Single strike) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Urshifu (Single strike) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (44.267 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (41.250 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 (Single strike) in raids?
Weather boost information for Urshifu (Single 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.