How To Get Kubfu in Pokemon GO

Author : Peyton Mar 15,2025

Pokémon 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 catch it.

How To Catch Kubfu in Pokémon GO

Kubfu

The "Might and Mastery" event in Pokémon GO introduces the Wushu Pokémon. Many players have eagerly awaited Kubfu and its evolution, Urshifu, since their debut in the Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC. Now's your chance! Here's what you need to do:

Find the "Might and Mastery" Special Research in your Special Research tab. Complete these tasks:

Research TaskReward
Explore 3 km15 Poké Balls
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members5 Revives
Use a super-effective Charged AttackUse a super-effective Charged Attack

Upon completion, Kubfu will appear! You'll also receive 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 more tasks and a chance to catch a second Kubfu. Here's what's included:

  • 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. The tasks themselves will remain accessible after purchase.

Can You Evolve Kubfu in Pokémon GO?

While Kubfu is undeniably cute, competitive players will want to know about its evolution to Urshifu. Currently, evolution isn't possible, but future updates might change this, especially given 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.