Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Screengrab via Nintendo

Is Kubfu shiny locked in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor expansion?

You might want to skip trying to soft-reset for this one.
This article is over 4 years old and may contain outdated information

Like most static encounters in Pokémon games, there’s always a chance that the Pokémon in question could be shiny locked, which means you won’t be able to obtain its shiny variant right away. 

Recommended Videos

Because Kubfu is a static Pokémon given to you by Master Mustard after completing his dojo’s trials, resetting for a shiny might not work. 

As of now, we don’t know if the cutscene of Mustard gifting Kubfu to you actually shiny locks the new Legendary Pokémon, but this would line up with previous static encounters in Sword and Shield

All three of the starter Pokémon—Grookey, Scorbunny, and Soble—were shiny locked at the start of Sword and Shield, so resetting the game won’t change the encounter rates at all. The same can be said of all NPC trades, Wild Area Pokémon that can’t be captured, and the Legendary trio of Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus.

Because Kubfu is a Legendary Pokémon and likely can’t breed an Egg, there won’t be a way for players to encounter a shiny Kubfu or Urshifu any time soon. Game Freak will likely wait a few months before hosting a Max Raid Battle event that will feature the Wushu Pokémon with a chance to encounter a shiny variant. 

This article is being updated as more information becomes available.


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Cale Michael
Cale Michael
Lead Staff Writer for Dota 2, the FGC, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more who has been writing for Dot Esports since 2018. Graduated with a degree in Journalism from Oklahoma Christian University and also previously covered the NBA. You can usually find him writing, reading, or watching an FGC tournament.