Pokemon GO Xurkitree raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Xurkitree raid guide will be helpful for players wishing to take down the powerful Electric-type Ultra Beast as it returns to raids in Nianctic's mobile game. This creature is usually only available in the Asia-Pacific region but appears globally on special occasions. Shiny Xurkitree made its debut at GO Fest 2024 Sendai.

In July 2024, Xurkitree will appear in 5-star raids in countries across the Asia-Pacific region from July 12 - 15, with a Raid Hour on July 12 between 6 and 7 pm local time. As a special global appearance, Xurkitree will be appearing in 5-star raids from 10 am to 6 pm local time on July 13, 2024.

Knowing the best counters to Xurkitree is useful notwithstanding when you encounter the Ultra Beast. This Pokemon GO Xurkitree raid guide will tell you everything you need to know on that matter.

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Pokemon GO Xurkitree raid weaknesses

Xurkitree in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super effective against Xurkitree in Pokemon GO?

Being a mono-Electric-type Pocket Monster, Xurkitree takes super effective damage only from Ground-type attacks to the tune of 160% of the usual amount of damage.

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Xurkitree's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Xurkitree has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 53,279
• Attack: 330
• Defense: 144
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Spark and Thunder Shock
• Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunder, Dazzling Gleam, and Power Whip

You will have 300 seconds to take down Xurkitree once the timer starts. You must whittle down the raid boss' HP bar within this period for a chance to capture it. 20 challengers can come together to defeat these raids.

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Best counters in Pokemon GO Xurkitree raid

Best Ground-type counters to Xurkitree

• Primal or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow or regular Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High Horsepower
• Shadow Hippowdon with Sand Attack and Scorching Sands

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Pokemon GO Xurkitree raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shny Xurkitree (Image via TPC)

Depending on the creature's IV distribution and prevailing weather conditions, Xurkitree can be caught in the following CP ranges when you take down the raid boss:

• No weather boost: 2,155 - 2,249 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy): 2,695 - 2,812 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs for Xurkitree raids?

Without no weather boost, Xurkitree with 2,249 CP will have 100% IVs or is 15 IVs in each stat. In case the weather is Rainy, the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Xurkitree raids will be 2,812 CP.

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Can Xurkitree be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Xurkitree was released at the start of Pokemon GO Fest Sendai in June 2024. After that, every time you take down Pokemon GO Xurkitree raids, the encounter has a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny.

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