Unlocking Kubfu: Steps for the Powerful Potential Event in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Go has kicked off its latest season, called Might and Mastery, introducing a host of new Pokémon, features, and exciting updates. To begin, players can participate in the Powerful Potential Event this week, which promises various bonuses and even marks the debut of a new Pokémon in the game.

The Powerful Potential Event will run for almost a week, starting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time and ending on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8 p.m. local time. This significant event includes several bonuses and adjustments to various game features. Let’s dive into the details!

Introducing Kubfu

Kubfu makes its inaugural appearance in Pokémon Go during this event. It evolves into Urshifu with the help of 200 Kubfu Candy, which can be obtained by catching, transferring, or hatching Kubfu or Urshifu.

During the Powerful Potential Event, players will have the chance to catch Kubfu via both free and paid Special Research tasks.

Event Bonuses

Players can look forward to a major bonus during the event—if you put Eggs in Incubators, they will require only half of their usual hatch distance. This means you’ll be able to hatch Eggs more often!

What About Event Eggs?

In addition, during the Powerful Potential Event, Charcadet will now appear in the hatch pools for 2 km, 5 km, 7 km, and 10 km Eggs. You also have the opportunity to hatch a Shiny Charcadet for the first time!

Event Raids

Expect a change in the Pokémon featured in both One-Star and Three-Star Raids during this event. Below is a list of Pokémon you can expect to find in these Raids:

Max Battles During the Event

From Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 6 a.m. local time to Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 9 p.m. local time, Power Spots will appear more frequently in Pokémon Go. This means you can take part in more Max Battles.

During this weekend, several event-themed Pokémon will be featured in One-Star and Six-Star Max Battles, as listed below:

Event Research Activities

Free Special Research

Anyone logging into Pokémon Go after 10 a.m. local time on March 5, 2025, will gain access to this season’s Special Research Story. This unique story will be updated throughout the Might and Mastery Season, allowing players to complete various tasks for diverse rewards.

Paid Special Research

Additionally, a Paid Special Research called Fuzzy Fighter will be available for purchase at $8.00 USD in the Pokémon Go shop. Completing this research will offer several tasks for rewards, including:

• One Dynamax Kubfu encounter
• Season-themed Pokémon encounters
• One Incense
• Two Premium Battle Passes
• One Star Piece

Timed Research

All players participating in the Powerful Potential Event will have access to free Timed Research. Completing its requirements will yield Charcadet encounters and various items.

Field Research Task Encounters

Players can also obtain Event Field Research Tasks by spinning the Photo Discs at different PokéStops during the event. Completing these limited-time tasks will provide encounters with one of the following Pokémon:

• Hisuian Typhlosion
• Alolan Raichu
• Gothita
• Sableye
• Solosis
• Sinistea