Kubfu (Pokémon)

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0890MS.png #0890: Eternatus
Pokémon
#0892: Urshifu 0892MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kubfu (disambiguation).
Kubfu
Wushu Pokémon
ダクマ
Dakuma
#0891
Kubfu



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fighting Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Inner Focus Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Kubfu
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
26.5 lbs. 12.0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
77
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Kubfu
0
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
50
External Links

Kubfu (Japanese: ダクマ Dakuma) is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, with The Isle of Armor.

It evolves into Urshifu when shown the scroll in one of the Towers of Two Fists or when exposed to the Scroll of Darkness or the Scroll of Waters. The form it evolves into depends on how it evolves.

(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Biology

Kubfu is a small, bearlike Pokémon. Its body is primarily dark gray, with a yellow snout and white patches of fur on its head and chest. The patch of fur on its forehead partially covers its black eyes, and has two black downturned eyebrows on top. Additionally, there are two white ribbons of fur located behind its head. Kubfu builds up power and fighting spirit by pulling on these ribbons. Its nose is black and it has a perpetual frown. It has black claws and toes, the latter of which are shaped like triangles. Its tail has a black, spiky appearance.

Kubfu works hard to train both body and mind, even if it suffers defeat. It has a unique organ that allows it to create "fighting energy" through special breathing techniques and intense focusing. Kubfu are known to live in mountains far away from Galar, although they lived in the region at one point. According to historical texts, Kubfu used to help people on their travels, and they gradually naturalized to the lands they traveled to.[1] It has been referred as the "secret armor" of the Master Dojo. The moves it masters by reading the scrolls in either of the Towers of Two Fists will determine which style it takes after evolving. While it can be timid, it can become more brave and confident once trained up.

Evolution

Kubfu evolves into Urshifu.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Kubfu
Unevolved
Kubfu
 Fighting 

Urshifu
First Evolution
Urshifu
Single Strike Style
 Fighting  Dark 

Urshifu
First Evolution
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
 Fighting  Water 

In the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Minor appearances

In Leaping Toward the Dream!, an image of a Kubfu was seen on Ash's Rotom Phone.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, a Kubfu watched the battle between Leon and Mustard.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Mustard's Kubfu

Kubfu first appeared in PASS32. It was the "secret armor" of the Master Dojo, and was given to Trainers who complete the dojo's three trials. Despite this, Mustard decided to let it see the world alongside Casey, but she rejected the offer as she already had a full team. Mustard then allowed it to walk with Henry instead. Once Kubfu had finished its training and evolved into Urshifu, it officially joined Henry's team.

In the TCG

Main article: Kubfu (TCG)

Game data

NPC apperances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #100
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Received from Mustard at the Master Dojo after completing his trials
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Pokémon HOME


In side games

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
53
52 - 115 99 - 225
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
Total:
385
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 15
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
088 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
1212 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00——% 20
1616 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2020 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
2424 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100100% 15
2828 Detect Fighting Status 0000 00——% 5
3232 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00——% 20
3636 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
4040 Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5
4444 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
4848 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
5252 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kubfu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kubfu

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM031Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kubfu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Kubfu

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kubfu
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kubfu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kubfu

Side game data

Pokémon GO
File:GO891.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 170 Base Defense: 112
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: Kubfu Candy 400
Fast Attacks: Rock Smash, Counter
Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat

Evolution data

In Generation VIII, the form of Urshifu that Kubfu evolves into is dependent on which of the Towers of Two Fists it evolved at, with it evolving into Single Strike Style at the Tower of Darkness or Rapid Strike Style at the Tower of Waters. In Generation IX, Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style when exposed to the Scroll of Darkness or Rapid Strike Style when exposed to the Scroll of Waters.

Kubfu
Unevolved
Kubfu
 Fighting 
Scroll of Darkness
Interact with
Scroll of Darkness
Urshifu
First Evolution
Urshifu
Single Strike Style
 Fighting  Dark 
Scroll of Waters
Interact with
Scroll of Waters
Urshifu
First Evolution
Urshifu
Rapid Strike Style
 Fighting  Water 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
File:Spr 9s 0891.png File:Spr 9s 0891 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0891.png HOME0891 s.png
891MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Kubfu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Kubfu may be based on a bear cub and a kung fu student wearing a headband. Its alternative name "secret armor" may be inspired by the magical armor owned by King Arthur in Historia Regum Britanniae or the Roman de Brut.

Name origin

Kubfu may be a combination of cub and kung fu.

Dakuma may be a combination of 打 da (hit), 熊 kuma (bear), and 琢磨 takuma (cultivation of skill).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ダクマ Dakuma From da, kuma, and 琢磨 takuma
France Flag.png French Wushours From wushu and ours
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kubfu Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Dakuma Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Kubfu Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 치고마 Chigoma From 치다 chida, gom, 꼬마 kkoma, and 탁마 (琢磨) takma
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 熊徒弟 Xióngtúdì From xióng and 徒弟 túdì
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 熊徒弟 Hùhngtòuhdái From hùhng and 徒弟 tòuhdái


Related articles

References

External links


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