Pokemon Day 2025 may be over, but the surprises keep coming! A new event in *Pokémon GO* lets you add the adorable and powerful Kubfu to your team. Here's how to get it.
How To Catch Kubfu in Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Might and Mastery event introduces the Wushu Pokémon, Kubfu, a highly anticipated addition following its debut in the Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC. To catch Kubfu, complete the "Might and Mastery" Special Research tasks. Here's the breakdown:
Research Task | Reward |
Explore 3 km | 15 Poké Balls |
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members | 5 Revives |
Use a super-effective Charged Attack | Use a super-effective Charged Attack |
Completing these tasks will unlock Kubfu, along with 891 XP. Remember, this Special Research ends June 3, 2025, at 9:59 AM local time.
Can You Catch More Than One Kubfu in Pokémon GO?
Want more than one Kubfu? The paid "Fuzzy Fighter" Special Research pass ($8) offers additional tasks and a chance to catch a second Kubfu. This pass includes:
- One Incense
- Two Premium Battle Passes
- One Star Piece
- Encounters with Season-themed Pokémon
- A rare encounter with a Dynamax Kubfu
The Fuzzy Fighter pass is available until March 10, 2025, at 10 AM local time, but the tasks remain accessible after purchase.
Can You Evolve Kubfu in Pokémon GO?
While Kubfu is undeniably cute, competitive players will be eager to evolve it into Urshifu. Currently, evolution isn't possible, but future updates may change this, especially considering Kubfu's evolution is featured in the event's loading screen.
That's how to get Kubfu in Pokémon GO! For more, check out all the free item promo codes for March 2025.
Pokémon GO is available now on mobile devices.