Competitive Information for Xurkitree [Sword/Shield]
Electric
Abilities:
This Pokemon's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Xurkitree? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover Xurkitree, a high-quality Pokémon with Electric attributes! Xurkitree is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Explore the movesets of Xurkitree below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Life Orb / Magnet
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 52 Def / 212 SpA / 4 SpD / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball
- Thunderbolt / Rising Voltage
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect / Hyper Beam
Xurkitree stands out as a renowned Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Xurkitree's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Beast Boost, Xurkitree's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon. With a Magnet equipped to it, Xurkitree's electric-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Rising Voltage is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (2x power if target is grounded in electric terrain).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Xurkitree this turn).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Xurkitree cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Dazzling Gleam
- Hyper Beam / Round
Prepare for single battles with Xurkitree as a stupendous Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with formidable special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Xurkitree's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Xurkitree's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Beast Boost, Xurkitree's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Xurkitree cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Xurkitree? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Dazzling Gleam
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Hyper Beam / Round
Prepare for double battles with Xurkitree as a spectacular Special Sweeper. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with forceful special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Xurkitree's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Xurkitree's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Beast Boost, Xurkitree's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
◆ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Xurkitree cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Xurkitree can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Xurkitree.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Xurkitree can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Xurkitree
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Xurkitree's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge
Most notable and possible best moves for Xurkitree
- Dazzling Gleam
- Discharge
- Energy Ball
- Hyper Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Rising Voltage
- Thunder
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Xurkitree in Sword and Shield
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/52/212/4/236 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Optimize Xurkitree's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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