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* In its '''Single Strike Style''', it is dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dark}}. Kubfu evolves into this form when shown the [[Scroll of Darkness]]. | * In its '''Single Strike Style''', it is dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Dark}}. Kubfu evolves into this form when shown the [[Scroll of Darkness]]. | ||
* In its '''Rapid Strike Style''', it is dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Water}}. Kubfu evolves into this form when shown the [[Scroll of Waters]]. | * In its '''Rapid Strike Style''', it is dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Water}}. Kubfu evolves into this form when shown the [[Scroll of Waters]]. | ||
(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.) | |||
Urshifu has two [[Gigantamax]] forms, one for each Style. It can Gigantamax into '''Gigantamax Urshifu''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. | Urshifu has two [[Gigantamax]] forms, one for each Style. It can Gigantamax into '''Gigantamax Urshifu''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. | ||
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(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | (For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | {{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}} | ||
{{Dex/Form|Single Strike Style}} | {{Dex/Form|Single Strike Style}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in the one-hit KO. Its strategy is to leap in close to foes and land a devastating blow with a hardened fist.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in the one-hit KO. Its strategy is to leap in close to foes and land a devastating blow with a hardened fist.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.}} | ||
{{Dex/Form|Rapid Strike Style}} | {{Dex/Form|Rapid Strike Style}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It's believed that this Pokémon modeled its fighting style on the flow of a river—sometimes rapid, sometimes calm.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that this Pokémon modeled its fighting style on the flow of a river—sometimes rapid, sometimes calm.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in defeating foes by raining many blows down on them. Its strikes are nonstop, flowing like a river.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in defeating foes by raining many blows down on them. Its strikes are nonstop, flowing like a river.}} | ||
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Single Strike Style}} | {{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Single Strike Style}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=People call it the embodiment of rage. It's said that this Pokémon's terrifying expression and shout will rid the world of malevolence.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=People call it the embodiment of rage. It's said that this Pokémon's terrifying expression and shout will rid the world of malevolence.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=The energy released by this Pokémon's fists forms shock waves that can blow away Dynamax Pokémon in just one hit.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The energy released by this Pokémon's fists forms shock waves that can blow away Dynamax Pokémon in just one hit.}} | ||
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style}} | {{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=As it waits for the right moment to unleash its Gigantamax power, this Pokémon maintains a perfect one-legged stance. It won't even twitch.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=As it waits for the right moment to unleash its Gigantamax power, this Pokémon maintains a perfect one-legged stance. It won't even twitch.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=All it takes is a glare from this Pokémon to take the lives of those with evil in their hearts—or so they say.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=All it takes is a glare from this Pokémon to take the lives of those with evil in their hearts—or so they say.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Cross}} | {{Availability/Cross}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Poké Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}: {{sync|Gloria|Urshifu|Dojo Uniform}} <small>('''Rapid Strike Style''', '''[[Gigantamax]]''')</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Poké Fair {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}: {{sync|Gloria|Urshifu|Dojo Uniform}} <small>('''Rapid Strike Style''', '''[[Gigantamax]]''')</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 12,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 12,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}} | ||
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{{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0892|form1=R|form2=Gi|form3=RGi}} | {{Spritebox/HOME/4Forms|ndex=0892|form1=R|form2=Gi|form3=RGi}} | ||
{{Spritebox/Footer|892|Urshifu}} | {{Spritebox/Footer|892|Urshifu}} | ||
==In the anime== | |||
[[File:Quillon Urshifu.png|thumb|left|250px|Single Strike Style Urshifu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
[[File:Danika Urshifu.png|thumb|250px|Rapid Strike Style Urshifu in the anime]] | |||
===Major appearances=== | |||
Single Strike Style Urshifu debuted in ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', under the ownership of [[Quillon]]. | |||
Rapid Strike Style Urshifu debuted in ''[[JN080|Trial on a Golden Scale!]]'', under the ownership of [[Danika]]. | |||
===Minor appearances=== | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | |||
{{Animedexheader|Galar}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|JN071|Urshifu|Ash's Rotom Phone|Urshifu, {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}}. The Wushu Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Dark}} type, and the evolved form of {{p|Kubfu}}. Its goal is to win with one strike. It charges at its opponent's chest and {{m|Wicked Blow|strikes with its highly trained fists}}.}} | |||
{{Animedexbody|JN080|Urshifu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Urshifu, {{form|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}}. The Wushu Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Water}} type. They say it modeled its fighting style after a river—sometimes gently flowing and sometimes swirling and churning.}} | |||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}} | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Mustard Urshifu Adventures.png|thumb|left|180px|Single Strike Style Urshifu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
[[File:Henry Urshifu.png|thumb|150px|Rapid Strike Style Urshifu in Pokémon Adventures]] | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{main|Āman}} | |||
[[Mustard]]'s {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}} Urshifu debuted in [[PASS35]] as the final opponent {{Henry}} and {{p|Kubfu}} had to face at the [[Tower of Waters]]. | |||
In [[PASS36]], Kubfu evolved into a {{form|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}} Urshifu after inspecting the [[Scroll of Waters]] and officially joined Henry's [[party|team]]. It was later given the [[nickname]] [[Āman]]. | |||
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series=== | |||
[[Quillon]]'s Single Strike Style Urshifu debuted in ''[[JNM21|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JNM24|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2)]]'', alongside [[Danika]]'s Rapid Strike Style Urshifu. | |||
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==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Urshifu (TCG)}} | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
[[File:UNITE Urshifu.png|thumb|150px|Urshifu in Pokémon UNITE]] | |||
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]=== | |||
{{main|Urshifu (UNITE)}} | |||
Urshifu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a meelee all-rounder in both Single and Rapid Strike Styles. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Urshifu and its pre-evolution were designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/yusuke_omura/status/1280804410176622593 Tweet about designing Kubfu and Urshifu]</ref> | * Urshifu and its pre-evolution were designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/yusuke_omura/status/1280804410176622593 Tweet about designing Kubfu and Urshifu]</ref> | ||
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Urshifu may be based on an {{wp|Asian black bear}} and a ''{{wp|Wushu (sport)|wushu}}'' fighter. Its two forms may reference various styles of Chinese martial arts. | Urshifu may be based on an {{wp|Asian black bear}} and a ''{{wp|Wushu (sport)|wushu}}'' fighter. Its two forms may reference various styles of Chinese martial arts. | ||
Single Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on {{wp|Bajiquan}}, a highly assaultive style featuring precise, powerful and direct strikes. This can give meaning to Single Strike Style Urshifu's signature move, Wicked Blow; which always lands in a critical hit and described to be a singular, strong punch. The posture of Single Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the ''shàngbù dǐngzhǒu'' (Chinese: 上步頂肘 / 上步顶肘) stance of Bajiquan, where the | Single Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on {{wp|Bajiquan}}, a highly assaultive style featuring precise, powerful and direct strikes. This can give meaning to Single Strike Style Urshifu's signature move, Wicked Blow; which always lands in a critical hit and described to be a singular, strong punch. The posture of Single Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the ''shàngbù dǐngzhǒu'' (Chinese: 上步頂肘 / 上步顶肘) stance of Bajiquan, where the practicer takes a step forward and protrudes an elbow towards the opponent. The Single Strike Style may also be a reference to ''Ikken Hissatsu'' (一拳必殺), a term commonly associated with karate meaning "to annihilate in one blow" or "one hit, one kill." | ||
Rapid Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on {{wp|Tai chi|Taijiquan}}, which is based around flowing movements, balance, dodging, deflecting, and tactile surging movements of "push hands" | Rapid Strike Style Urshifu and its signature move, Surging Strikes, may have been based on {{wp|Tai chi|Taijiquan}}, which is based around flowing movements, balance, dodging, deflecting, and tactile surging movements of "push hands." Its {{t|Water}} typing may also be a reference to the water parable in Taoism, which is popularized by the "be like water" quote by {{wp|Bruce Lee}}. The posture of Rapid Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the "golden rooster stands on one leg" posture of the Taijiquan forms. | ||
Both Urshifu forms may represent each side of | Both Urshifu forms may represent each side of the martial art concept of "hard and soft" or "external and internal," with the Single Strike Style representing the "hard" or "external" side, while the Rapid Strike Style represents the "soft" or "internal" side. Both forms of Urshifu and their pre-evolution Kubfu may also be based on the {{wp|Ursa Major}} and the {{wp|Ursa Minor}} constellations. | ||
Urshifu's [[Gigantamax]] forms may be inspired by {{wp|fierce deities}}, transformed Buddhas with terrifying appearances yet noble hearts, that judge and punish the spirits of the dead, and additionally, quell evil. Alternatively, they might have been influenced by {{wp|Nio}}, Agyō and Ungyō, a pair of viciously powerful {{wp|Buddhist deities}} that ward off evil spirits and protect good spirits, as Urshifu is also capable of doing both. Typically, statues depicting Agyō will have its mouth open as a sign of violent aggression, while Ungyō will have its mouth closed to represent latent strength. Gigantamax Urshifu's forms seem to reverse this, as Rapid Strike Style's mouth is closed and it attacks its foes relentlessly, while Single Strike Style's mouth is open and it confidently delivers a single punch to a weak point. Additionally, the statues are often colored red and blue, though the color is not a prominent trait of either, as they can each be red or blue, and sometimes both. | Urshifu's [[Gigantamax]] forms may be inspired by {{wp|fierce deities}}, transformed Buddhas with terrifying appearances yet noble hearts, that judge and punish the spirits of the dead, and additionally, quell evil. Alternatively, they might have been influenced by {{wp|Nio}}, Agyō and Ungyō, a pair of viciously powerful {{wp|Buddhist deities}} that ward off evil spirits and protect good spirits, as Urshifu is also capable of doing both. Typically, statues depicting Agyō will have its mouth open as a sign of violent aggression, while Ungyō will have its mouth closed to represent latent strength. Gigantamax Urshifu's forms seem to reverse this, as Rapid Strike Style's mouth is closed and it attacks its foes relentlessly, while Single Strike Style's mouth is open and it confidently delivers a single punch to a weak point. Additionally, the statues are often colored red and blue, though the color is not a prominent trait of either, as they can each be red or blue, and sometimes both. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Legendary Pokémon}} | {{Legendary Pokémon}} | ||
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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Dark}} | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0891|prev=Kubfu|nextnum=0893|next=Zarude}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0891|prev=Kubfu|nextnum=0893|next=Zarude}} |
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Urshifu (Japanese: ウーラオス Wulaosu) is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced during Generation VIII, in The Isle of Armor.
It evolves from Kubfu when shown the scroll in one of the Towers of Two Fists or when exposed to the Scroll of Darkness or the Scroll of Waters.
It has two separate forms. Its form is determined by how it is evolved from Kubfu.
- In its Single Strike Style, it is dual-type Fighting/Dark. Kubfu evolves into this form when shown the Scroll of Darkness.
- In its Rapid Strike Style, it is dual-type Fighting/Water. Kubfu evolves into this form when shown the Scroll of Waters.
(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Urshifu has two Gigantamax forms, one for each Style. It can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Urshifu if it has the Gigantamax Factor.
Urshifu is the game mascot of The Isle of Armor, appearing on the boxarts of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass.
Biology
Urshifu is a large, bipedal Pokémon resembling a humanoid black bear with a wushu motif. It has a muscular build with long legs and long arms with large paws and claws for striking. Its body and head are covered in gray, black, and white fur, minus the yellow muzzle. The front of Urshifu's pelt slightly resembles a traditional frog buttoned/braid buttoned hanging off ends on both front and back. The fur on Urshifu's head is spikier and flares into a flowing white and black headband. The backs of Urshifu's hands, its knuckles, and the tops of its feet are also white-colored.
Urshifu's style and personality are determined by how it trained as a Kubfu and the scroll it reads from either of the Towers of Two Fists. Urshifu is known to enjoy eating honey, particularly Max Honey. It lives in the mountains of a distant region. Urshifu trains its legs and moves by racing across sheer cliffs. Urshifu is the evolved secret armor for the Master Dojo, and reaches its full potential through either the path of darkness or path of waters.
Urshifu is the only known Pokémon that can have Unseen Fist as its Ability.
Forms
Urshifu has two forms, Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style, each with unique Gigantamax forms. The two Styles appear nearly identical to each other, with the main differences being the look of the fur on top of its head, and the posing of both of its fists and legs.
- Single Strike Style
Appearance-wise, the fur on top of Single Strike Style Urshifu's head and on its legs flows up, while its headband flares upward and backward. The two styles also have different default poses: Single Strike Style Urshifu has its front fist raised, back fist lowered, and both feet planted.
Single Strike Style Urshifu prefers battling without holding back, and often employs one-hit KO strategies. If enraged, it will mercilessly attack the opponent until utterly crushed. Its movements are direct and involve rushing in a straight line. When it is a certain distance away from an opponent, it quickly leaps in to unleash a powerful blow.[1]
- Rapid Strike Style
Appearance-wise, the fur on top of Rapid Strike Style Urshifu's head and on its legs flows down, while its headband flares forward and outward. Rapid Strike Style Urshifu has its back fist raised, front fist lowered, and front foot lifted off the ground.
Rapid Strike Style Urshifu prefers calmly observing the opponents and their strengths while dodging. It uses flowing movements to ward off an opponent's attack before overwhelming them with rapid strikes.[1] Rapid Strike Style Urshifu's movements and attacks have been compared to a river, flowing but unyielding.
- Gigantamax Urshifu
When Urshifu Gigantamaxes, the patterns on its fur become significantly accentuated, its headband lengthens, and its eyes and mouth take on a white glow. In general, parts of its fur that used to be gray are now white, and parts that used to be black are now its signature color (red for Gigantamax Single Strike Style and blue for Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style). In addition, Gigantamax Single Strike Style Urshifu's leg fur and headband become spikier, while for Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style Urshifu they become rounder and less spiky.
Gigantamax Single Strike Style Urshifu has been called "the very embodiment of rage" and "a divine emissary that banishes evil spirits with its fury."[2] It is believed that Gigantamax Single Strike Style Urshifu can rid the world of its malevolence through its terrifying expression and shouting. The shockwaves released from its fists can blow away Dynamaxed Pokémon with just one hit.
Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style Urshifu maintains a perfect one-legged stance in a calm, unflinching manner. Opponents who face it may either feel greatly agitated or experience a sense of relief as if freed from evil spirits.[2] Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style Urshifu could supposedly destroy those with evil in their hearts by simply glaring at them.
- Signature moves
Urshifu and its forms have several signature moves:
- Single Strike Style Urshifu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Wicked Blow.
- Rapid Strike Style Urshifu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Surging Strikes.
- Gigantamax Single Strike Style Urshifu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max One Blow.
- Gigantamax Rapid Strike Style Urshifu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Rapid Flow.
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Urshifu evolves from Kubfu.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
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NPC appearances
- Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor: Urshifu is a major character in the DLC. As a Kubfu, it serves as the "Secret Armor" of the Master Dojo and is given to the player by Mustard after passing his three trials. It is later evolved into Single Strike Style or a Rapid Strike Style Urshifu after they defeat Mustard and his own Kubfu at the final floor of the Tower of Darkness or the Tower of Waters, by examining the Scroll of Darkness or the Scroll of Waters. The player later unlocks Urshifu's Gigantamax potential and has the chance to use it against Mustard's own Urshifu in the final battle against him.
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Wild Area News
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SwSh | Wild Area News | Yes | 60 | June 17 to June 19, 2021 |
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SwSh | Wild Area News | Yes | 60 | June 17 to June 19, 2021 |
- Urshifu that appeared in Wild Area News events were not able to be caught, only battled for a chance at certain item rewards.
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Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style Urshifu have the same base stats.
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Urshifu has two non-interchangeable forms: Single Strike Style and Rapid Strike Style.
The two forms share the same in-game model, and are only animated differently, but have different types, with Single Strike Style being Fighting/Dark-type and Rapid Strike Style being Fighting/Water-type. They also learn different moves and have different cries and Gigantamax forms.
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52 | Focus Punch | |
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Gigantamax
Urshifu has two Gigantamax forms, one for each Style.
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Evolution data
In Generation VIII, the form of Urshifu that Kubfu evolves into is dependent on which of the Towers of Two Fists it evolved at, with it evolving into Single Strike Style at the Tower of Darkness or Rapid Strike Style at the Tower of Waters. In Generation IX, Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style when exposed to the Scroll of Darkness or Rapid Strike Style when exposed to the Scroll of Waters.
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In the anime
Major appearances
Single Strike Style Urshifu debuted in Leaping Toward the Dream!, under the ownership of Quillon.
Rapid Strike Style Urshifu debuted in Trial on a Golden Scale!, under the ownership of Danika.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Āman
Mustard's Single Strike Style Urshifu debuted in PASS35 as the final opponent Henry and Kubfu had to face at the Tower of Waters.
In PASS36, Kubfu evolved into a Rapid Strike Style Urshifu after inspecting the Scroll of Waters and officially joined Henry's team. It was later given the nickname Āman.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Quillon's Single Strike Style Urshifu debuted in Leaping Toward the Dream!. It reappeared in Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start! & Trial on a Golden Scale! (Part 2), alongside Danika's Rapid Strike Style Urshifu.
In the TCG
- Main article: Urshifu (TCG)
Other appearances
Pokémon UNITE
- Main article: Urshifu (UNITE)
Urshifu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a meelee all-rounder in both Single and Rapid Strike Styles.
Trivia
- Urshifu and its pre-evolution were designed by Yusuke Ohmura.[3]
- Urshifu is the only Legendary Pokémon that has a Gigantamax form, and consequently the only Legendary Pokémon that can use a G-Max Move.
- It is also the only Pokémon with more than one Gigantamax form, and consequently the only Pokémon with more than one G-Max Move.
- It is also the only Pokémon with a Gigantamax Form whose Shiny form is unavailable, not counting Melmetal, as Melmetal has been made legitimately available in Shiny form, albeit without the Gigantamax Factor, which it cannot gain from Max Soup.
Origin
Urshifu may be based on an Asian black bear and a wushu fighter. Its two forms may reference various styles of Chinese martial arts.
Single Strike Style Urshifu may have been based on Bajiquan, a highly assaultive style featuring precise, powerful and direct strikes. This can give meaning to Single Strike Style Urshifu's signature move, Wicked Blow; which always lands in a critical hit and described to be a singular, strong punch. The posture of Single Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the shàngbù dǐngzhǒu (Chinese: 上步頂肘 / 上步顶肘) stance of Bajiquan, where the practicer takes a step forward and protrudes an elbow towards the opponent. The Single Strike Style may also be a reference to Ikken Hissatsu (一拳必殺), a term commonly associated with karate meaning "to annihilate in one blow" or "one hit, one kill."
Rapid Strike Style Urshifu and its signature move, Surging Strikes, may have been based on Taijiquan, which is based around flowing movements, balance, dodging, deflecting, and tactile surging movements of "push hands." Its Water typing may also be a reference to the water parable in Taoism, which is popularized by the "be like water" quote by Bruce Lee. The posture of Rapid Strike Urshifu in its official artwork may be based on the "golden rooster stands on one leg" posture of the Taijiquan forms.
Both Urshifu forms may represent each side of the martial art concept of "hard and soft" or "external and internal," with the Single Strike Style representing the "hard" or "external" side, while the Rapid Strike Style represents the "soft" or "internal" side. Both forms of Urshifu and their pre-evolution Kubfu may also be based on the Ursa Major and the Ursa Minor constellations.
Urshifu's Gigantamax forms may be inspired by fierce deities, transformed Buddhas with terrifying appearances yet noble hearts, that judge and punish the spirits of the dead, and additionally, quell evil. Alternatively, they might have been influenced by Nio, Agyō and Ungyō, a pair of viciously powerful Buddhist deities that ward off evil spirits and protect good spirits, as Urshifu is also capable of doing both. Typically, statues depicting Agyō will have its mouth open as a sign of violent aggression, while Ungyō will have its mouth closed to represent latent strength. Gigantamax Urshifu's forms seem to reverse this, as Rapid Strike Style's mouth is closed and it attacks its foes relentlessly, while Single Strike Style's mouth is open and it confidently delivers a single punch to a weak point. Additionally, the statues are often colored red and blue, though the color is not a prominent trait of either, as they can each be red or blue, and sometimes both.
Name origin
Urshifu may be a combination of ursus (Latin for bear) and shifu (Chinese for master). It may also involve kung fu.
Wulaosu may be a combination of wushu (Chinese martial arts), 老師 / 老师 lǎoshī (Chinese for teacher), and possibly ウラー urā (hurrah, battle cry) and 押忍 osu (interjection used in Japanese martial arts).
In other languages
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Single Strike Style
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Rapid Strike Style
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Related articles
- Āman
- Urshifu (UNITE)
- Legendary Pokémon
- Gigantamax
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- The Isle of Armor
- Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
References
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