The Ultra Beast Xurkitree is returning to Pokemon Go in an upcoming event, so knowing its weaknesses and the best counters will help your team defeat it in 5-Star Raid Battles.
The Electric-type Xurkitree is an Ultra Beast that first appeared in Sun & Moon’s Alola region, and it made its Pokemon Go debut during the Go Fest Sapporo event in 2022.
Now, this electrifying Pokemon is returning to 5-Star Raids during the Inbound from Ultra Space event. So, if you’re looking to add either regular or Shiny Xurkitree to your collection, keep reading to learn how to take down the Ultra Beast in battle.
Xurkitree weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Xurkitree is a pure Electric-type Pokemon, which means it only has one weakness, and that’s Ground-type attacks. Make sure you’ve got some of these on your team, or you might struggle to defeat it.
It’s also important to know Xurkitree’s type resistances when heading into battle: avoid using Electric, Flying, and Steel-type attacks or Pokemon, as these won’t do much damage at all.
Xurkitree counters in Pokemon Go
These are some of the best counters to use when battling Xurkitree in the game:
| POKEMON | BEST MOVESET | |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades | |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot & Earth Power | |
| Mega Swampert | Mud Shot & Earthquake | |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud-Slap & Scorching Sands | |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud-Slap & High Horsepower | |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud-Slap & Earthquake | |
| Landorus Therian Forme | Mud Shot & Sandsear Storm | |
| Landorus Incarnate Forme | Mud Shot & Earth Power | |
| Golurk | Mud-Slap & Earth Power | |
| Ursaluna | Tackle & High Horsepower |
The list includes Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon so there should be something for trainers of all levels.
If you don’t have any strong Ground-type Pokemon, our best advice is to focus on your most powerful Pokemon that aren’t Flying or Water-type, as these are both weak to Electric-type attacks.
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How to get Xurkitree in Pokemon Go
As with every other Ultra Beast, the only way to get Xurkitree is by defeating it in a 5-Star Raid battle first and then using the given Premier Balls to try to catch it. However, the Ultra Beasts are not always available in the game.
Luckily, Xurkitree is back in Raid battles during Inbound from Ultra Space from July 12, 2024, to July 15, 2024. Xurkitree will be featured alongside Buzzwold and Pheromosa in a Raid Hour on July 12 from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. However, Xurkitree is restricted to players located in the Asia-Pacific region.
Can Xurkitree be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Xurkitree can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special version was released into the game as part of the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: Sendai celebrations.
Players can challenge this Ultra Beast for the chance to encounter Shiny Xurkitree from July 12, 2024, to July 15, 2024.
While regular Xurkitree has a black body, Shiny Xurkitree’s is light blue, meaning it will be very easy to spot. However, remember that the chances of actually encountering a Shiny in the game are really low and there’s no special method or item that can increase your odds.
That’s all you need to know to take down Xurkitree in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out All the Ultra Beasts available in the game, as well as How to get Remote Raid Passes and some very useful catching tips.