Xurkitree (Boss Encounters)
Contribution by CronosTkr
Xurkitree, the Glowing Pokémon, is an Ultra Beast that has appeared under mysterious circumstances on Tinsel Island. Resembling a mass of electrical wires, it pulses with a holiday glow, though the sheer voltage it emits is enough to short-circuit any trainer who underestimates its festive appearance.
Boss Encounter: Xurkitree
This encounter features a "Special Setup Sweeper" with a lethal twist. Xurkitree uses its high Special Attack and access to Spore to immobilize opponents, giving it free turns to boost its power to catastrophic levels.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Level | 55 |
| Boost Level | +2 |
| Join Chance | 0% |
| Catch Rule | Pokeballs Disabled |
| Held Item | Leftovers / Pretty Feather |
| Background | tinselisland |
Moveset
Xurkitree utilizes a devastating combination of sleep induction, setup, and high-powered elemental coverage:
Individual Values (IVs)
| HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Effort Values (EVs)
| HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0 | 252 |
Drop Table
Upon defeat, Xurkitree yields electric components and rare seasonal treasures found on Tinsel Island:
| Category | Potential Drops |
|---|---|
| Gems & Plates | Electric Gem, Zap Plate |
| Holiday Special | Christmas Scratch-Off Ticket, Santa Hat, Santa Hat (Xurkitree) |
| Consumables & Items | Elite TM Set, Ultimate Repel, Cell Battery |
| Pokéballs | Master Ball, Infinity Ball |
| Berries | Lum Berry, Sitrus Berry |
Battle Strategy
- The Spore Trap: Unlike most Electric-types, this Xurkitree has access to Spore, a 100% accurate sleep move. It will likely lead with this to incapacitate your Pokémon. Bringing a Pokémon with the **Insomnia**, **Vital Spirit**, or **Overcoat** ability is almost mandatory to avoid being a sitting duck.
- Nasty Plot Snowball: Once your Pokémon is asleep, Xurkitree will use Nasty Plot to double its already massive Special Attack. After just one boost, its attacks become nearly impossible to survive.
- Bolt-Beam Coverage: The combination of Thunderbolt and Blizzard provides nearly perfect coverage, hitting almost every Pokémon in the game for at least neutral damage. Ground-types are not safe due to Blizzard.
- Passive Sustain: Its Leftovers provide constant healing, making it harder to chip away at its HP while you are struggling to wake up.
- Counterplay: A fast **Taunt** user can stop both Spore and Nasty Plot. Alternatively, a Pokémon with **Sap Sipper** is immune to Spore and can take the opportunity to retaliate, though it must still be wary of Blizzard.
