Kubfu (#0891) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk9085–156166–306

Def6058–123112–240

SpA5352–11599–225

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe7269–136134–267

Total385Higher than 36% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 72). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+136Max124No SP92Min82Scarf204Tailwind272

At max Speed, Kubfu outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0891KubfuFighting
1. Use Scroll of Darkness · or · Use Scroll of Waters#0892UrshifuFightingDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

4EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

8Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

12Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

16Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

24Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

28DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

32Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

36Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

40Dynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

44CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

48Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

52Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Wushu Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Isle of Armor#100

If Kubfu pulls the long white hair on its head, its fighting spirit heightens and power wells up from the depths of its belly.
Shield
Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.
Sword