Pokémon GO Wraps Up Might and Mastery Season

The Might and Mastery season in Pokémon GO reaches its climax with Final Strike: GO Battle Week, launching May 21st, 2025. This finale event runs until May 27th, giving trainers one last chance to evolve their Kubfu into legendary Urshifu.

Evolve Kubfu During Final Strike Event

After weeks of training, you'll finally unlock Kubfu's evolution into Urshifu - with two possible forms:

• Single Strike Style: Set Kubfu as your buddy and defeat 30 Dark-type Pokémon in raids or Max Battles
• Rapid Strike Style: Repeat the process with 30 Water-type Pokémon instead

Special Research and Rewards

A continuing Seasonal Special Research (available until June 3rd) offers:

• Kubfu Candy
• Mysterious Components
• Themed encounters including Charcadet with Special Background

Gigantamax Machamp Makes Its Debut

Mark your calendars for May 25th's Gigantamax Machamp Max Battle Day (2:00-5:00 p.m. local time) featuring:

• Six-star Max Battles debut
• 75% reduced walking distance for Max Particles
• Increased Max Particle storage (1,600 capacity)
• All Power Spots hosting Gigantamax Battles
• 8× Max Particle rewards
• Two extra Special Trades

Pro Tip: Stock up on Max Mushrooms during the event - they temporarily double your Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon's damage output.

Download Pokémon GO today to prepare for Final Strike week. Don't miss our upcoming coverage of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra's Ultimate Madoka Fate Weave.