No. 0891

Kubfu

Wushu Pokémon

Official art

Kubfu is a Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 385. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fighting

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 12 kg 26.5 lbs
Base stat total: 385 Higher than 36% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VIII Sword & Shield

Abilities

Inner Focus

Legendary

Pokédex entryShield

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

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk9099–156166–306

Def6072–123112–240

SpA5365–11599–225

SpD5063–11294–218

Spe7282–136134–267

Total385Higher than 36% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkRock

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 72); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+136Max124No SP92Min82

Scarf204Tailwind272

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Kubfu against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
136		Kubfu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
124		Kubfu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92		Kubfu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Inner Focus
This Pokémon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
Other Pokémon with Inner Focus 35
Zubat Golbat Abra Kadabra Alakazam Farfetch’d Drowzee Hypno Hitmonchan Kangaskhan Dragonite Crobat Umbreon Girafarig Sneasel Raikou Entei Suicune Snorunt Glalie Riolu Lucario Mega Gallade Throh Sawk Darumaka Mienfoo Mienshao Pawniard Bisharp Mudbray Mudsdale Oranguru Indeedee Annihilape

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

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1. Use a Scroll of Darkness
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2. Use a Scroll of Waters
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Moves

Level up 15


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
4	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
8	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
12	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
16	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
20	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15
24	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
28	DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	5
32	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
36	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
40	Dynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5
44	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
48	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
52	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20

TM / HM / TR 31


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Physical	65	100%	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM192	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15

Biology

Kubfu is a small, bear-like Legendary Pokémon. It constantly trains to perfect its martial arts ability.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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

Names around the world

English: Kubfu
Japanese: ダクマ
Japanese (romaji): Dakuma
Korean: 치고마
Chinese (Traditional): 熊徒弟
Chinese (Simplified): 熊徒弟
French: Wushours
German: Dakuma
Spanish: Kubfu
Italian: Kubfu

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 77
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 10

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Master DojoReceive as a gift · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.