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Xurkitree Weakness & Counters

Weak toGround2×
Xurkitree

Type matchups

Damage Xurkitree takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As an Electric type, Xurkitree has 1 weakness, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 38 other Pokémon share the Electric typing.

Base stats

HP
83
Attack
89
Defense
71
Sp. Atk
173
Sp. Def
71
Speed
83
Total
570

Xurkitree has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (173) well above Attack (89), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 83 is middling (faster than 65% of Pokémon). With 83 HP, 71 Defense and 71 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Xurkitree's only ability is Beast Boost.

How to beat Xurkitree

Xurkitree takes 2× damage from Ground moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Xurkitree's Electric moves. Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Xurkitree's Electric moves. Garchomp hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Xurkitree's Electric moves.

Evolution

Xurkitree does not evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is Xurkitree weak to?

As an Electric type, Xurkitree takes super-effective damage from Ground moves.

What is Xurkitree resistant to?

Xurkitree resists Flying, Steel and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Xurkitree?

Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Groudon and Garchomp, which hit Xurkitree with super-effective attacks.