Xurkitree Raid Counters & Weaknesses

Q: What are the best counters for Xurkitree?

The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 45.3 DPS against Xurkitree. Shadow Groudon (41.3) and Mega Garchomp (40.6) follow.

Q: Can I beat Xurkitree without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 38.7 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Xurkitree. Tap a row for full stats.

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Primal Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 45.3DPS 844TDO 2

Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 41.3DPS 514TDO 3

Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 40.6DPS 685TDO 4

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 38.7DPS 454TDO 5

Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 38.6DPS 320TDO 6

Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 37.9DPS 356TDO 7

Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 37.2DPS 454TDO 8

Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 36.6DPS 464TDO 9

Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 36.5DPS 449TDO 10

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.3DPS 527TDO 11

Shadow Rhydon Mud SlapEarthquake 33.6DPS 356TDO 12

Mega Swampert Mud ShotEarthquake 33.4DPS 521TDO 13

Shadow Golurk Mud SlapEarth Power 33.1DPS 278TDO 14

Eternatus Poison Jab482 32.7DPS 536TDO 15

Shadow Donphan Mud SlapEarthquake 32.5DPS 330TDO 16

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 32.5DPS 323TDO 17

Shadow Golem Mud SlapEarthquake 32.3DPS 323TDO 18

Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 31.8DPS 358TDO 19

Mega Heracross CounterEarthquake 31.5DPS 426TDO 20

Mega Sceptile Fury CutterEarthquake 31.4DPS 319TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 38.7DPS 454TDO 10

Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 35.3DPS 527TDO 14

Eternatus Poison Jab482 32.7DPS 536TDO 16

Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 32.5DPS 323TDO 18

Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 31.8DPS 358TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Xurkitree using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5-Star
Weather boost: Rainy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 330
Base Defense: 144
Base Stamina: 195

Weak to — use these types

Ground1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Electric0.625× Flying0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	2,209	2,749
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,306	2,868

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,306 CP it is a perfect Xurkitree — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 3+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Xurkitree resists Electric, Flying, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Xurkitree?

The top counter is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades at 45.3 DPS against Xurkitree. Shadow Groudon (41.3) and Mega Garchomp (40.6) follow.

What is Xurkitree weak to?

Xurkitree takes super effective damage from Ground-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Xurkitree?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 40.4 DPS against Xurkitree). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Xurkitree without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 38.7 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Groudon and Eternatus are the next ones down.

Can Xurkitree be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Xurkitree?

Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,749–2,868 CP instead of 2,209–2,306. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Xurkitree worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Xurkitree ranks #6 among Electric-type raid attackers (Tier A). That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.

What is the best moveset for Xurkitree?

The counter list on this page is for beating Xurkitree. For the moves Xurkitree should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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