Kubfu Acquisition Guide for Pokemon GO

Even though Pokemon Day 2025 has passed, The Pokemon Company continues to delight fans with fresh content. In *Pokemon GO*, a new event has been rolled out, introducing a beloved yet powerful Pokemon to the game. Here's your guide on how to snag Kubfu in *Pokemon GO*.

How To Catch Kubfu in Pokemon GO

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The Might and Mastery event is currently live in Pokemon GO, bringing exciting new features to the mobile game. The highlight, undoubtedly, is the debut of the Wushu Pokemon, Kubfu. Since its introduction in the Pokemon Sword and Shield DLC, fans have eagerly awaited Kubfu and its evolution, Urshifu, to appear in Pokemon GO. Now, the wait is finally over, and all it takes to add Kubfu to your collection is completing a few tasks.

To catch Kubfu, navigate to the Special Research tab in Pokemon GO and look for the "Might and Mastery" section. Here, you'll find all the challenges required to encounter Kubfu. For those eager to prepare in advance, here's a detailed list of the tasks and their rewards:

Research Task	Reward
Explore 3 km	15 Poke Balls
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members	5 Revives
Use a super effective Charged Attack	Use a super effective Charged Attack

Upon completing these tasks, Kubfu will appear, ready for you to catch. You'll also earn 891 XP as you welcome this new addition to your team. Remember, the Special Research is available only until Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 AM local time, so don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity.

Can You Catch More Than One Kubfu in Pokemon GO?

For those who desire more than one Kubfu, Pokemon GO has you covered. The game offers the Paid Special Research – Fuzzy Fighter pass, available for $8. This pass unlocks additional Research tasks and the chance to catch a second Kubfu. Here's what the pass includes:

One Incense
Two Premium Battle Passes
One Star Piece
Encounters with Season-themed Pokémon
A rare encounter with a Dynamax Kubfu

However, the Fuzzy Fighter pass is only available for purchase until March 10, 2025, at 10 AM local time. Once purchased, the tasks remain accessible, so there's no rush to complete them immediately.

Can You Evolve Kubfu in Pokemon GO?

Kubfu's adorable appearance is a hit, but competitive players are keen to know if they can evolve it into Urshifu. Currently, it seems that evolving Kubfu isn't possible in Pokemon GO, but given that Urshifu is featured on the Might and Mastery event's loading screen, it's likely that this feature will be added in the future.

And that's your complete guide on how to get Kubfu in Pokemon GO. For more, check out all the free item promo codes for the mobile game in March 2025.

Pokemon GO is available now on mobile devices.