A trio of Extremely Beasts have returned to Pokemon Go for a restricted time. Xurkitree, Buzzwole, and Pheromosa are again as five-star Raid bosses from Could 13-19. Every of those Pokemon will seem solely in a selected area of the world, however when you have associates across the globe, you may nonetheless take part in these Raids utilizing a Distant Raid Go.
Listed below are some suggestions that can assist you defeat and catch Xurkitree earlier than it leaves Raids once more. And for a have a look at what else is occurring within the recreation this month, make sure you take a look at our Pokemon Go Could occasions roundup.
Xurkitree Weaknesses
Whereas most different Extremely Beasts are twin sorts, Xurkitree is pure electrical, which suggests the extradimensional Pokemon solely has one true weak point: floor sorts. Not solely will floor Pokemon deal super-effective injury to Xurkitree, they will take decreased injury from the Extremely Beast’s electrical assaults, making them your most suitable option.
Though no different kind is super-effective in opposition to Xurkitree, a number of others like grass and dragon resist electrical assaults, which suggests they will take half as a lot injury from these strikes. This makes them good alternate options to make use of if you do not have sufficient floor Pokemon to fill out your crew.
Best Xurkitree Counters
Any totally advanced or legendary floor Pokemon will come in useful when battling Xurkitree, however listed here are a number of suggestions to make use of, together with what strikes they need to know:
| Pokemon | Kind | Really helpful Quick Assault | Really helpful Charged Assault |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groudon | Floor | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
| Mega Swampert | Water/Floor | Mud Shot | Earthquake |
| Mega Garchomp | Floor/Dragon | Mud Shot | Earth Energy |
| Rhyperior | Floor/Rock | Mud-Slap | Earthquake |
| Mamoswine | Floor/Ice | Mud-Slap | Excessive Horsepower |
| Excadrill | Floor/Metal | Mud-Slap | Scorching Sands |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | Floor/Flying | Mud Shot | Sandsear Storm |
Best Xurkitree Moveset
Like different Pokemon, Xurkitree is simplest when utilizing strikes of its similar kind, so you may need to educate the Extremely Beast two electrical assaults. Xurkitree will dish out essentially the most injury with the Quick Assault Thunder Shock and the Charged Assault Discharge, making these strikes your finest decisions.
Can Xurkitree Be Shiny?
Sure, every time you efficiently defeat Xurkitree in a Raid, there’s an opportunity you may encounter a shiny one. This variant has a vivid blue physique, so it is going to be instantly apparent for those who’ve discovered a shiny one.
Sadly, there aren’t any methods to extend your odds of encountering shiny Xurkitree. If you wish to add one to your assortment, your finest wager is to be persistent and take part in as many Xurkitree Raids as you may whereas the Extremely Beast is offered.
Xurkitree is showing in Raids till Could 19, with the island guardian Tapu Bulu set to observe beginning Could 20. Within the meantime, Pokemon Go’s Spring Marathon is underway, whereas the sport’s subsequent Group Day Basic is slated for Could 16. You may learn extra in our Could occasions roundup.