Quick summary
Species: Urshifu (Gigantamax)
Type: Fighting / Water
Primary weaknesses: Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Urshifu Rapid Strike Style dominates with fast, multiple-hit combos, making it a slippery and unpredictable Fighting/Water-type raid boss. Trainers need to be quick with counters, dodges, and strategy to survive and win.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Urshifu (Rapid-Strike) is a unique Fighting/Water (in style behavior) fast-striking mon that, when Gigantamaxed, becomes a large whirlwind of precise strikes and sweeping waves. Rapid-Strike Urshifu favors multi-hit combos and priority-like moves (e.g., Surging Strikes analogues) and commonly mixes Fighting and Water coverage in raid variants. As a G-Max boss it gains huge HP and G-Max moves that amplify its pressure — expect heavy single-target and raid-wide strikes.
Pro tip: Rapid-Strike Urshifu’s main weakness is Flying and Psychic (Fighting weakness) — but it often carries Water coverage that can threaten Flying resistors. Balance your slots: Flying primary + Psychic/Water-neutral backup works well.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Flying •
 Electric •
 Grass •
 Psychic •
 Fairy
|
| Resists |
 Bug •
 Dark •
 Ice •
 Fire •
 Rock •
 Water •
 Steel
|
| Notes | Fighting resists Bug, Rock and Dark attacks.Water resists Fire, Ice, Steel and Water attacks.Gigantamax bosses often use Max Moves — these can be powerful, sometimes buffing or changing battlefield conditions. Expect higher HP and potentially team-wide effects. |
Pro tip: Use Electric, Grass, or Psychic Pokémon to target both Water and Fighting weaknesses efficiently.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Rillaboom (Scratch / G-Max Drum Solo)
- Hatterene (Psycho Cut / G-Max Smite)
- Toxtricity (Spark / G-Max Stun Shock)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Latios (Zen Headbutt / Max Mindstorm)
- Espeon (Zen Headbutt / Max Mindstorm)
Best Gigantamax Counters
Gigantamax Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Gigantamax counters with short notes on why they excel vs G-Max Urshifu.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(350) |
| Gigantamax Orbeetle | Confusion, Struggle Bug | G-Max Gravitas | Bug Buzz, Psychic | - | Confusion(19) and G-Max Gravitas(350) |
| Gigantamax Corviknight | Steel Wing, Air Slash, Sand Attack | G-Max Wind Rage | Sky Attack, Payback | Iron Head, Air Cutter | Steel Wing(14) and G-Max Wind Rage(350) |
| Gigantamax Appletun | Astonish, Bullet Seed | G-Max Sweetness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball, Outrage | - | Astonish / Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Sweetness(350) |
| Gigantamax Alcremie | Tackle, Charm | G-Max Finale | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Energy Ball | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Finale(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(350) |
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
| Gigantamax Gengar | Sucker Punch, Shadow Claw, Hex | G-Max Terror | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Drain Punch | Lick, Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave, Psychic | Hex(8) and G-Max Terror(350) |
| Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip, Razor Leaf | G-Max Vine Lash | Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(350) |
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Acid Spray, Wild Charge, Discharge, Power-Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
Dynamax & Support Picks
Not every raid group will have multiple Gigantamax picks. Dynamax Pokémon make excellent support, either by adding burst damage or soaking time during G-Max residual windows.
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Latios | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt | Psychic, Solar Beam, Dragon Claw, Aura Sphere | Luster Purge |
| Dynamax Espeon | Max Mindstorm | Confusion, Zen Headbutt | Psybeam, Psychic, Future Sight, Psychic Fangs | Last Resort, Shadow Ball |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Sylveon | Max Starfall | Quick Attack, Charm | Moonblast, Dazzling Gleam, Draining Kiss | Last Resort, Psyshock |
| Dynamax Lugia | Max MindStorm | Extrasensory, Dragon Tail | Fly, Hydro Pump, Future Sight, Sky Attack | Aeroblast |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Leafeon | Max Overgrowth | Quick Attack, Razor Leaf | Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Energy Ball | Bullet Seed, Last Resort |
| Dynamax Charizard | Max Flare, Max Airstream, Max Wyrmwind | Fire Spin, Air Slash | Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Overheat, Air Cutter | Ember, Wing Attack, Dragon Breath, Blast Burn, Flamethrower |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Unfezant | Max Airstream, Max Steelspike | Air Slash, Steel Wing | Heat Wave, Hyper Beam, Sky Attack | - |
| Dynamax Latias | Max Wyrmwind, Max Mindstorm, Max Starfall | Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt, Charm | Psychic, Thunder, Outrage, Aura Sphere | Mist Ball |
| Dynamax Jolteon | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Discharge, Thunderbolt, Thunder | Last Resort, Zap Cannon |
| Dynamax Hatterene | Max Starfall, Max MindStorm | Confusion, Charm, Psycho Cut | Psyshock, Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, Power Whip | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
Moves & Threats
Urshifu common fast moves are Rock Smash (Fighting-type, quick energy generation) or Counter or Waterfall (Water-type hits, fast but not devastating individually). Charged moves include Brick Break or Dynamic Punch or Close Combat (heavy burst damage) and Aqua Jet (optional, high damage). G-Max Rapid Flow not only delivers heavy damage but also leaves a damaging area for a short time — timing your swaps and using at least one bulky support reduces wipe risk.
Pro tip: Use Pokémon that can survive multi-hit combos while dealing counter damage.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather : boosts Urshifu’s Water moves (makes Rapid Strike stronger) and powers up Electric/Grass counters. Cloudy weather : boosts Fighting moves. Windy weather : boosts Flying / Psychic counters.
Pro tip: Use Electric, Grass, or Psychic Pokémon to target both Water and Fighting weaknesses efficiently.
Practical Battle Tips
- Avoid using Fighting or Water Pokémon—they’re vulnerable.
- Focus on dodging G-Max moves for better survivability.
- Team coordination is key for faster DPS.
Size
Recommended: 15–20 trainers for comfortable clears with mixed player levels. With many Gigantamax / Dynamax counters, 10–14 can work. Under 8 trainers should be attempted only if all participants are high-level and coordinated with ideal counters and Mega/Dynamax/G-Max boosts.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, candy, stardust, rare items, XP, chance for Shiny Rapid Strike Urshifu.
Purpose
Tests trainers’ ability to counter multi-hit and fast-moving raid bosses, rewarding strategy, timing, and type advantage knowledge.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Urshifu type and weakness?
Urshifu is a Fighting / Water type. It is weak to Flying, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Fairy.
What are good counters for G-Max ?
Strong psychic and grass attackers such as Gigantamax Rillaboom, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Gigantamax Hatterene, Dynamax Latios, Dynamax Espeon
Can Gigantamax Urshifu be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Urshifu catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Rainy weather boosts Urshifu’s Water moves and powers up Electric/Grass counters moves, Cloudy weather boosts Fighting moves, Windy weather boosts Flying / Psychic counters.
Does Urshifu keep G-Max ?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Urshifu is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Fighting/Water combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Flying, Psychic, Grass, Electric, and Fairy Gigantamax picks, add Dynamax support for sustained windows, and include at least one high-TDO tank if your lobby is smaller. With the counters and tactics above, you’ll clear Urshifu efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Rillaboom Raid Guide, Gigantamax Toxtricity Raid Guide, Gigantamax Hatterene Raid Guide
Summary
- Use Electric, Grass, or Psychic Pokémon for maximum damage.
- Avoid Fighting & Water Pokémon as attackers.
- Dodge Surging Strikes & Close Combat.
- Team up for coordinated DPS.