Stats & Training
Sp. Atk leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Xurkitree's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
They’ve been dubbed Ultra Beasts. Some of them stand unmoving, like trees, with their arms and legs stuck into the ground.
Xurkitree Weakness
Xurkitree is weak to Ground. Few weaknesses and 3 resistances make the typing clean. With 83 HP and balanced defenses, Xurkitree can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Garchomp builds →Dig 2x97-114%KO Bulldoze 2x72-85% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Mud Bomb 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x63-74% Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Land's Wrath 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x77-91% Bulldoze 2x58-68% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Bulldoze 2x63-74% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Earth Power 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x58-68% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Fini's Moonblast hits Xurkitree for 46-55%. Pelipper deals 50-59% with Scald.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Toxapex builds →Scald23-27% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemWikiberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast46-55% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Pelipper builds →Hurricane34-40% Scald50-59% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Xurkitree View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam22-26% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Xurkitree is a Electric type packing 570 total stats. Can't breed it and it doesn't evolve, so what you catch is what you work with. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Xurkitree Best Moveset
For a special attacker, Xurkitree wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Life Orb. The Timid nature tilts toward fast special duty, and Beastboost contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Xurkitree best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Tail Glow
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
- Tail Glow
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Xurkitree picks up Thunderbolt and Power Whip along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Bug coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Xurkitree in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Xurkitree waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Xurkitree in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Xurkitree Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Xurkitree B-Tier: a solid option in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the cannon role. Thunderbolt with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Xurkitree's biggest threats include Excadrill (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Beast Boost is the go-to ability for Xurkitree. It raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. It's Xurkitree's only ability.
Base 83 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Xurkitree is a special attacker with base 173 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, Dazzling Gleam, and Tailglow. Thunderbolt leads at 19% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Xurkitree joined the series in Sun & Moon and has been available in 3 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves