Pokemon Go Final Strike: Go Battle Week event date, Urshifu debut, Raids & more
After a season of training, Kubfu is ready to evolve into Urshifu’s two forms, and it will do so during thePokemon GoFinal Strike: Go Battle Week event. Check out all the details before it starts!
TheMight and Mastery seasonkicked off with the debut of theLegendaryKubfu. However, to everyone’s surprise,the Wushu Pokemonwas not allowed to evolve inNiantic’s game. Yet.
This season’s final stretch is bringing a special event called Final Strike: Go Battle Week, where players will finally be able to turn their strongest Kubfu into either Urshifu Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style.
The celebration will also feature plenty ofRaid battles, wild encounters, bonuses, and the final installment of the Season Special Research story.
Final Strike: Go Battle Week event – Date & time
The Pokemon Go Final Strike: Go Battle Week event will run fromWednesday, July 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.
This means players will have a complete week to enjoy all the event bonuses and rewards. They will also have plenty of time to gather enough Candy and fulfill the special requirements to evolve Kubfu into Urshifu Single Strike Style or Rapid Style Strike – or both.
Pokemon debuts
As mentioned above, the event will focus onKubfu and its evolution, Urshifu. However, it won’t appear as a Raid boss or through a Special Research.
The only way players can obtain either Urshifu form is through the evolution process:
It’s worth noting that even though players must have Kubfu as their Buddy, they do not have to use the Wushu Pokemon to defeat the 30 Dark or Water-type opponents.
Should I get Urshifu Single or Rapid Strike Style?
It’s hard to determine if Urshifu Single Strike Style or Urshifu Rapid Strike Style is better, as they both have thesame stats. However, they boastdifferent type combinations, which will ultimately determine who has better coverage and a superior move pool.
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The first is a dual Fighting/Dark-type Pokemon and the second is a Fighting/Water-type Pokemon – which explains their evolution requirements.
Even though Rapid Strike Style has more resistances,in Pokemon Go, Single Strike Style is a bit superior – for now.This is mainly because of its access to Sucker Punch, a high damage Fast Move with high energy generation that will allow it to shine in PvP.
Plus, the Water-type market is highly saturated by now, with better options than Rapid Strike Style.
Might and Mastery Special Research
After a long season, the fifth and final installment ofthe Seasonal Special Researchwill become available during the event.
Those who manage to complete all the tasks will earnMysterious Components, Kubu Candy, encounters with event-themed Pokemon– such as Charcadet – with a Special Background, and more.
The Special Research will be available until the end of the season, on August 09, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time.
Event bonuses
The Pokemon Go Final Strike: Go Battle Week will feature the following bonuses:
Once players complete the free Timed Research, they will also get:
Wild encounters
These are the Pokemon that will appear more frequently in the wild:
Note: Pokemon marked with an (*) can be encountered as Shiny
The event will have newRaid rotations, featuring the following Pokemon:
1-Star Raids
3-Star Raids
Featured Attacks
Trainers who evolve some of the Pokemon being featured in the event will get their evolutions with new attacks!
Laprasencountered inRaid battlesand Field Research will also know theCharged Move “Ice Beam”.
Field Research task rewards
An event-themed Field Research will be available, and players who complete the tasks willearn additional encounters with event-themed Pokemon.
Timed Research
A free Timed Research opportunity will be available for all trainers who participate in the Final Strike event.
Final Strike Go Battle Week (1/3)
Rewards: Meditite encounter, x1,000 XP, x2 Kubfu Candy
Final Strike Go Battle Week (2/3)
Rewards: Mareanie encounter, x1,000 XP, x2 Kubfu Candy
Final Strike Go Battle Week (3/3)
Rewards: Stunky encounter, x1,000 XP, x2 Kubfu Candy
As the name suggests, the Timed Research expires. This means players will have to complete all the tasks and claim the rewards before the event ends on June 27, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.
Paid Timed Research
Trainers can access an event-exclusive Timed Research during the event forUS$ 1.99(or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
Final Strike: Go Battle Week Premium Timed Research (1/2)
Rewards: x2 Premium Battle Pass, x3,000 XP, x1,500 Stardust
Final Strike: Go Battle Week Premium Timed Research (2/2)
Rewards: x1 Max Particle Pack, x3,000 XP, x1,500 Stardust
Those who wish to can purchase and gift this Paid Timed Research ticket to their friends. However, a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher must be achieved first.
As mentioned above, this Paid Timed Research also expires, so it must be completed before the end of the Pokemon Go Final Strike: Go Battle Week event.
Paid Special Research – Fuzzy Fighter
ForUS$ 7.99(or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), players can play through separate Special Research and encounter Dynamax Kubfu again.
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (1/5)
Rewards: x1 Incense, x10 Pinap Berry, x1,000 Stardust
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (2/5)
Rewards: x1 Premium Battle Pass, x5 Revive, x1,000 XP
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (3/5)
Rewards: x1 Star Piece, x5 Hyper Potion, x1,000 Stardust
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (4/5)
Rewards: x1 Premium Battle Pass, x5 Rare Candy, x1,000 XP
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (5/5)
Rewards: Dynamax Kubfu, x10 Kubfu Candy XL, x1,000 Stardust
Keep in mind that if you already purchased or received this Special Research during thePowerful Potential event, you cannot do it again.
The ticket for this will be available from June 01, 2025, at 10:00 AM until June 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time.
PokeStop Showcases
As with most events,PokeStop Showcaseswill be taking place in different PokeStops, so search for them to enterevent-themed competitions.
Avatar items
During the Pokemon Go Final Strike: Go Battle Week event, two new Avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop and will continue to be available after the event ends.
Pokemon Go Web Store – Ultra Ticket Box
During the event, a Fuzzy Fighter Ultra Ticket Box will be available atthe Pokemon Go Web StoreforUS$ 7.99(or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).
The Ultra Ticket Box will include:
That’s all there is to know about the Final Strike: Go Battle Week event in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check the other events like theSpotlight Hour scheduleand all of theRaid BossesandShadow Raid bossesavailable.
