Kubfu (Pokémon)

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Kubfu (Japanese: ダクマ Dakuma) is a Legendary Pokémon introduced during Generation VIII, in The Isle of Armor.
It evolves into 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. The it evolves into depends on how it evolves.
* Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style Urshifu upon observing the scroll in the Tower of Darkness or when exposed to the Scroll of Darkness.
* Kubfu evolves into Rapid Strike Style Urshifu upon observing the scroll in the Tower of Waters or when exposed to the Scroll of Waters.
(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
==Biology==
Kubfu is a small, bearlike . Its body is primarily dark gray, with a yellow snout and white patches of fur on its head and chest. The patch of fur on its forehead partially covers its black eyes, and has two black downturned eyebrows on top. Additionally, there are two white ribbons of fur located behind its head. Kubfu builds up power and fighting spirit by pulling on these ribbons. Its nose is black and it has a perpetual frown. It has black claws and toes, the latter of which are shaped like triangles. Its tail has a black, spiky appearance.
Kubfu works hard to train both body and mind, even using its defeats as a motivation to grow even stronger. It has a unique organ that allows it to create " energy" in its lower abdomen through special breathing techniques and intense focusing. Wild Kubfu live in mountainous areas far away from the Galar region, although they lived in the region at some point. According to historical texts, Kubfu used to travel to uncharted lands with people as they went to trade or explore. Records suggest that the Kubfu living in faraway mountains in the present day, may have descended from the Kubfu that became naturalized in the distant lands they visited in the pastKubfu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. It has been referred to as the "secret armor" of the Isle of Armor's Master Dojo, being gifted by Mustard to the one who pass the dojo's three trials. The move it masters by reading one of the special scrolls in one of the Towers of Two Fists will determine which fighting style it takes after evolving. While it can be timid, it can become more brave and confident once trained up. Kubfu loves Kubfu Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and trained with it in the past.
===Evolution===
Kubfu evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC apperances===
* Pokémon Sword and Shield: The Isle of Armor: Kubfu is a major character in the DLC. It serves as the "Secret Armor" of Mustard's Master Dojo, being given to the player after they succeed in beating all of the dojo's three trials. The player is then tasked with increasing Kubfu's friendship and then challenging one of the Towers of Two Fists with it. After defeating Mustard and his own Kubfu at the top floor, Kubfu is allowed to examine a special scroll that allows it to evolve into Urshifu.
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===Evolution data===
In Generation VIII, the form of 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.
Note that in order to complete the Isle of Armor Pokédex in Pokémon HOME, it's recommended to deposit Kubfu before evolving it, as only one can be obtained per game.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
In Leaping Toward the Dream!, an image of a Kubfu was seen on 's Rotom Phone.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In The Gathering of Stars, a Kubfu watched the between Leon and Mustard.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Kubfu first appeared in Boom!! Reunion in a New Land. It was the "secret armor" of the Master Dojo, and was given to Trainers who complete the dojo's three trials. Despite this, Mustard decided to let it see the world alongside , but she rejected the offer as she already had a full team. Mustard then allowed it to walk with instead. Once Kubfu had finished its and evolved into , it officially joined Henry's team.
==In the TCG==
==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Kubfu in the Pokémon games.
Games	Location 	Song name 	Composition	Arrangement
 	When battling Kubfu	Battle! (Wild Pokémon)	Gō Ichinose	Gō Ichinose
==Trivia==
* Kubfu and its evolution were designed by Yusuke Ohmura.Tweet about designing Kubfu and Urshifu
* Kubfu had coded as its Hidden Ability in versions 1.0.0-1.1.0; however, it was removed in version 1.2.0. Kubfu was never legally obtainable during this period as the games had not yet received support.
===Origin===
Kubfu may be based on a cub and a student wearing a . Its alternative name "secret armor" may be inspired by the magical armor owned by in or the .
====Name origin====
Kubfu may be a combination of cub and kung fu.
Dakuma may be a combination of 打 da (hit), 熊 kuma (bear), and 琢磨 takuma (cultivation of skill).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Mustard's Kubfu
* Urshifu (UNITE)
* Legendary Pokémon
* The Isle of Armor
* Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
* Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
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==External links==
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Category:Legendary Pokémon
Category:Galar Legendary Pokémon
Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method
Category:Pokémon that evolve using Scroll of Darkness
Category:Pokémon that evolve using Scroll of Waters
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