
Urshifu Rapid Strike
A+#0892 · Gen 8 · BST 550
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 175 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 150 | 120 | 83 | 80 | 117 |
| Lonely | 165 ▲ | 108 ▼ | 83 | 80 | 117 |
| Brave | 165 ▲ | 120 | 83 | 80 | 105 ▼ |
| Adamant | 165 ▲ | 120 | 74 ▼ | 80 | 117 |
| Naughty | 165 ▲ | 120 | 83 | 72 ▼ | 117 |
| Bold | 135 ▼ | 132 ▲ | 83 | 80 | 117 |
| Docile(neutral) | 150 | 120 | 83 | 80 | 117 |
| Relaxed | 150 | 132 ▲ | 83 | 80 | 105 ▼ |
| Impish | 150 | 132 ▲ | 74 ▼ | 80 | 117 |
| Lax | 150 | 132 ▲ | 83 | 72 ▼ | 117 |
| Timid | 135 ▼ | 120 | 83 | 80 | 128 ▲ |
| Hasty | 150 | 108 ▼ | 83 | 80 | 128 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 150 | 120 | 83 | 80 | 117 |
| Jolly | 150 | 120 | 74 ▼ | 80 | 128 ▲ |
| Naive | 150 | 120 | 83 | 72 ▼ | 128 ▲ |
| Modest | 135 ▼ | 120 | 91 ▲ | 80 | 117 |
| Mild | 150 | 108 ▼ | 91 ▲ | 80 | 117 |
| Quiet | 150 | 120 | 91 ▲ | 80 | 105 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 150 | 120 | 83 | 80 | 117 |
| Rash | 150 | 120 | 91 ▲ | 72 ▼ | 117 |
| Calm | 135 ▼ | 120 | 83 | 88 ▲ | 117 |
| Gentle | 150 | 108 ▼ | 83 | 88 ▲ | 117 |
| Sassy | 150 | 120 | 83 | 88 ▲ | 105 ▼ |
| Careful | 150 | 120 | 74 ▼ | 88 ▲ | 117 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 150 | 120 | 83 | 80 | 117 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Urshifu Rapid Strike pressures bulky cores with Surging Strikes, which always crits and ignores Protect via Unseen Fist. It is a reliable spread-damage threat that punishes redirection and screens.
Strengths
- + Guaranteed crits ignore boosts
- + Hits through Protect
- + Priority Aqua Jet
Weaknesses
- − Frail special bulk
- − Walled by Grass/Psychic spread
- − Reliant on accurate reads
Common builds & options
Moves

PhysicalStrong Fighting STAB; lowers user's defenses.
Pow120Acc100%PP5

PhysicalDeals damage then switches the user out.
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Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
+Is Urshifu Rapid Strike good in ChampionsVGC?
Urshifu Rapid Strike currently trends as a A+-tier pick (Physical Attacker, Spread Damage). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
+What is the best build for Urshifu Rapid Strike in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Focus Sash with moves like Surging Strikes, Close Combat, Aqua Jet. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
+What counters Urshifu Rapid Strike?
Frequent answers include amoonguss, tornadus. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.