Pokemon Day 2025 may have passed, but The Pokemon Company continues to delight fans with exciting surprises. A brand-new event has arrived in Pokemon GO, introducing a charming yet formidable fighter to the mobile game. Here's everything you need to know about obtaining Kubfu in Pokemon GO.
The Might and Mastery event is now active in Pokemon GO, bringing fresh content to trainers worldwide. The highlight of this update is undoubtedly the debut of Kubfu - the beloved Wushu Pokemon that fans have eagerly awaited since its introduction in the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC expansion. With Kubfu's evolution Urshifu also teased, players simply need to complete certain challenges to add this martial arts practitioner to their collection.
Trainers can find Kubfu by navigating to their Special Research tab and selecting the "Might and Mastery" section. For those wanting to prepare beforehand, here are the complete requirements:
Research Task | Reward |
Explore 3 km | 15 Poke Balls |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members | 5 Revives |
Use a supereffective Charged Attack | Use a super effective Charged Attack |
Completing these three missions will summon Kubfu for capture, along with awarding 891 XP. Note that this Special Research opportunity expires on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 AM local time, so trainers shouldn't delay their quest.
For dedicated collectors, Pokemon GO offers the Fuzzy Fighter pass - a $8 Paid Special Research that grants access to additional challenges and rewards, including a second Kubfu encounter. This premium bundle includes:
The Fuzzy Fighter pass remains available until March 10, 2025, at 10 AM local time, though purchased research tasks don't expire.
While Kubfu currently cannot evolve into Urshifu, hints suggest this feature may arrive soon - evidenced by Urshifu's appearance in the event loading screen. Competitive trainers should stay tuned for future updates.
Pokemon GO is available now on mobile devices.