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Kubfu (Japanese: ダクマ, HepburnDakuma) is a fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. This Pokémon isn't normally found in the Galar region. Rather, the Kubfu the player meets comes from a faraway land and will train alongside them.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kubfu is a small bear-like Pokémon. It has a dark-gray body. The feet have two toes shaped like triangles. It has three claws on each hand. On the chest is a white bow mark. The head has two spikes of hair on both sides with two more on the top of the head. The front of the head has a white streak with two spikes of hair and two black eyebrows. It has white eyes with black sclera and small brown spots. Two white hairs shaped like ribbons are located behind the head. It has a yellow mouth with a black round nose, and two little black marks.

Behavior[]

This Pokémon is hardworking and strives to train both its body and mind. It uses each defeat as motivation, training itself with even more vigor after a loss in order to grow stronger.

Wild Kubfu live in mountainous areas far away from the Galar region today, but it was once a species that called Galar its home. It's noted in historical texts that this species used to head to uncharted lands with people as they set out to trade or explore. Records suggest that the Kubfu living in faraway mountains today may have descended from Kubfu that became naturalized to the distant lands they visited in their journeys.

Natural abilities[]

It has an organ that produces “fighting energy” in its lower abdomen, and before heading into battle, it will increase this energy through unique breathing techniques and intense focus.

Evolution[]

In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, Kubfu evolves into Urshifu by finishing the trial at either one of Tower of Two Fists: Tower of Darkness or Tower of Waters. Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style Urshifu by finishing the trial at Tower of Darkness and being shown the Scroll of Darkness, and evolves into Rapid Strike Style Urshifu by finishing the trial at Tower of Waters and being shown the Scroll of Waters.

Since Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, Kubfu evolves into Urshifu of the respective Style using the item forms of Scroll of Darkness or Scroll of Waters.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
Gift from Mustard at Master Dojo One
SV
The Indigo Disk
Fury Falls, after receiving the Kubfu Treat from Snacksworth. One

Pokédex entries[]

  • Sword

    Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.

  • Shield

    If Kubfu pulls the long white hair on its head, its fighting spirit heightens and power wells up from the depths of its belly.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
90
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
53
Sp. Def
50
Speed
72
Total
385

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
4 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
16 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
20 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
24 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
28 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
32 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
36 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
40 Dynamic Punch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
44 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
48 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
52 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM[]

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM00 Mega Punch Type Normal Physical 80 85% 20
TM01 Mega Kick Type Normal Physical 120 75% 5
TM03 Fire Punch Type Fire Physical 75 100% 15
TM04 Ice Punch Type Ice Physical 75 100% 15
TM05 Thunder Punch Type Electric Physical 75 100% 15
TM15 Dig Type Ground Physical 80 100% 10
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status —% 10
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM26 Scary Face Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM41 Helping Hand Type Normal Status —% 20
TM42 Revenge Type Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
TM43 Brick Break Type Fighting Physical 75 100% 15
TM56 U-turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM75 Low Sweep Type Fighting Physical 65 100% 20
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM78 Acrobatics Type Flying Physical 55 100% 15
TM79 Retaliate Type Normal Physical 70 100% 5
TR01 Body Slam Type Normal Physical 85 100% 15
TR07 Low Kick Type Fighting Physical 100% 10
TR13 Focus Energy Type Normal Status —% 30
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status —% 10
TR21 Reversal Type Fighting Physical 100% 15
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status —% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status —% 10
TR39 Superpower Type Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
TR48 Bulk Up Type Fighting Status —% 20
TR53 Close Combat Type Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
TR69 Zen Headbutt Type Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
TR74 Iron Head Type Steel Physical 80 100% 15
TR85 Work Up Type Normal Status —% 30
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Kubfu learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Coaching Type Fighting Status —% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Trivia[]

  • Kubfu and its evolution are the only Legendary Pokémon to have a gender ratio of seven males to one female.

Origin[]

Kubfu may be inspired by Akira Yuki. It is worth noting that James' Japanese voice actor Shin-ichiro Miki also voices said Sega fighting game character since Virtua Fighter 2. Another Akira Yuki reference is that Kubfu’s evolution line debuted in the year 2020, befitting Akira’s alternate famous victory catchphrase instead of the usual “ten years” catchphrase, which is ”You are twenty years too early!!” from a Dengeki Bunko and Sega crossover fighting game Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax (Ignition).

Alternatively, Kubfu is also based off a bear cub and a martial arts student.

Etymology[]

Kubfu is a portmanteau of "cub" (a juvenile bear) and "kung fu" (Chinese martial arts).

Dakuma is a portmanteau of 打 (da, strike), 熊 (kuma, bear), 琢磨 (takuma, cultivation of skills), and possibly 悪魔 (akuma, demon, possibly in reference to its fast and powerful fighting style, foreshadowing to Single Strike Urshifu's Dark-type, and possibly in reference to the hidden character from Capcom's Street Fighter series, Akuma (Gouki in Japan)).

Gallery[]

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