GO Battle Week: Final Strike
Urshifu is coming to Pokémon GO, during the Final Strike GO Battle Week event, which takes place from Wednesday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Alongside Urshifu, there are several featured Raid Bosses, the final stage of the Might & Mastery Season-Long Special Research unlocks, and more!
Final Strike
Date & Time 
- Starts: Wednesday, May 21, at 10:00 a.m. local time
- Ends: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses 
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Urshifu, the Wushu Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut! -
2× XP for winning Raid Battles -
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Meditite, ShinyStunky, and Shiny Mareanie.
Unlockable bonuse
Upon completing the free Timed Research, the following bonus will unlock:
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One extra Raid Pass per day.
Urshifu Debuts in Pokémon GO!
Urshifu, the Wushu Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut! Urshifu has two different forms, Single Strike Style, and Rapid Strike Style.
- You can evolve Kubfu into Urshifu (Single Strike Style) with 200 Kubfu Candy after you defeat 30 Dark type Pokémon in raids or Max Battles with Kubfu as your buddy. You do not have to defeat the Pokémon with Kubfu.
- You can evolve Kubfu into Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style) with 200 Kubfu Candy after you defeat 30 Water type Pokémon in raids or Max Battles with Kubfu as your buddy. You do not have to defeat the Pokémon with Kubfu
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Some trainers may even encounter the following:
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids during the event:
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Related raid guides: Lapras, Hisuian Samurott and Bombirdier.
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Timed Research
Free Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- Rare Candy
- Kubfu Candy
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon with Special Backgrounds, including Meditite, Stunky, and Mareanie.
- And more!
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following:
- Two Premium Battle Passes
- Four Lucky Eggs
- One Max Particle Pack
- Encounters with Meditite, Stunky, and Mareanie And more!
Timed Research Expiration
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Featured Attacks
Evolve certain Pokémon during the event to get a Pokémon that knows a featured attack:
- Evolve Mankey during the event to get a Primeape that knows the Charged Attack Rage Fist.
- Evolve Seel during the event to get a Dewgong that knows the Fast Attack Ice Shard.
- Evolve Zweilous during the event to get a Hydreigon thatknows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
- Evolve Frogadier during the event to get a Greninja that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
- Lapras encountered in Raids and Field Research will also know the Charged Attack Ice Beam.
Paid Special Research – Fuzzy Fighter
For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can play through separate Special Research and encounter Dynamax Kubfu again. Please note that Trainers who purchased or received this Special Research during the Powerful Potential event cannot receive it again.
Fuzzy Fighter (1/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 Pokémon |  2× Golden Razz Berry |
| Collect 500 Max Particles |  Stufful |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |  20× Poké Ball |
Rewards
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1×
Incense
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10×
Pinap Berry
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1000×
Stardust
Fuzzy Fighter (2/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 5km | 2× Golden Razz Berry |
| Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms |  Teddiursa |
| Power up Fighting-type Pokémon 10 times |  2× Silver Pinap Berry |
Rewards
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1×
Premium Battle Pass
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5×
Revive
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1000×
XP
Fuzzy Fighter (3/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon |  20× Ultra Ball |
| Win 3 raids |  Tyrogue |
| Power up Water-type Pokémon 10 times |  10× Kubfu Candy |
Rewards
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1×
Star Piece
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5×
Hyper Potion
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1000×
Stardust
Fuzzy Fighter (4/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 different species of Pokémon | 2× Golden Razz Berry |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Members |  Cubchoo |
| Power up Dark-type Pokémon 10 times | 10× Kubfu Candy |
Rewards
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1×
Premium Battle Pass
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5×
Rare Candy
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1000×
XP
Fuzzy Fighter (5/5)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 5 Candies while walking with your buddy | 2× Silver Pinap Berry |
| Make 2 Excellent Throws |  Pancham |
| Level up a Max Move | 10× Kubfu Candy |
Rewards
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Kubfu
Dynamax
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10×
Kubfu XL Candy
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1000×
Stardust
- You can purchase a ticket for this Special Research from Monday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research during Might and Mastery. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Monday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store – Fuzzy Fighter Ultra Ticket Box
The Fuzzy Fighter Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket, three Rare Candies, and three bonus Max Revives at no additional cost.
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