Summary: The Final Strike: GO Battle Week event in Pokémon GO offers Trainers increased XP, chances to catch Shiny Pokémon, and the opportunity to evolve Kubfu into Urshifu by participating in raids and battles from May 21 to May 27, 2025.

Discover the Pokémon GO Final Strike: GO Battle Week event running from May 21 to May 27, 2025. Learn about bonuses, featured Pokémon, and how to evolve Kubfu into Urshifu.

Pokémon GO Final Strike: GO Battle Week Event Details

Trainers, prepare for an action-packed week in Pokémon GO as the Final Strike: GO Battle Week event unfolds from May 21 at 10:00 a.m. to May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. This event marks the culmination of the Might and Mastery season, bringing exciting bonuses, featured Pokémon, and the debut of Urshifu!

In this article

  1. Event Bonuses
  2. Buddy Up with Kubfu to Evolve It
  3. Featured Pokémon
  4. Raids
  5. Featured Attacks
  6. Research Opportunities
  7. Paid Special Research – Fuzzy Fighter

Event Bonuses

  • 2× XP for winning Raid Battles.
  • Increased chances to encounter Shiny Meditite, Shiny Stunky, and Shiny Mareanie.

Buddy Up with Kubfu to Evolve It

During the event, Trainers can evolve Kubfu into Urshifu by completing specific tasks:

  • Single Strike Style: Defeat 30 Dark-type Pokémon in Raids or Max Battles with Kubfu as your Buddy.
  • Rapid Strike Style: Defeat 30 Water-type Pokémon in Raids or Max Battles with Kubfu as your Buddy.

Note: Kubfu doesn't need to participate in battles; just ensure it's set as your Buddy during these encounters.

Keep an eye out for the following Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild:

  • Mankey
  • Seel
  • Galarian Zigzagoon
  • Meditite
  • Froakie
  • Deino
  • Nickit

Raids

  • One-Star Raids: Carvanha, Stunky, Mareanie
  • Three-Star Raids: Lapras, Hisuian Samurott, Bombirdier

Featured Attacks

During the event, evolving certain Pokémon will grant them exclusive moves:

  • Primeape: Charged Attack Rage Fist
  • Dewgong: Fast Attack Ice Shard
  • Hydreigon: Charged Attack Brutal Swing
  • Greninja: Charged Attack Hydro Cannon
  • Lapras (from raids and Field Research): Charged Attack Ice Beam

Research Opportunities

A new segment of the Seasonal Special Research story becomes available at the start of the event. Complete tasks to earn rewards such as Mysterious Components, Kubfu Candy, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. This Special Research is free and can be claimed until June 2, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Paid Special Research – Fuzzy Fighter

For US$7.99 (or equivalent pricing), Trainers can access the "Fuzzy Fighter" Special Research, offering:

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

Tickets are available from May 21 at 10:00 a.m. to May 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Once obtained, the Special Research can be completed at any time.

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your team and experience new adventures in Pokémon GO!

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Michiel Elshout

Michiel Elshout has been living the Pokémon dream since Gen 1 — from pixelated Pikachus to TCG battles. Whether it’s playing the games, bingeing the anime, or cracking booster packs, his love for Pokémon runs deep. As the founder of PkmnInsider, Michiel’s on a mission to unite Trainers and share that passion, one Pokéfan at a time!