Get ready for Pokémon GO’s Might and Mastery Season! Running from March 4 to June 3, 2025, this season introduces Kubfu, Gigantamax Machamp, new Dynamax Pokémon including Dynamax Raikou, Entei and Suicune, new Shinies, season-long bonuses, and exclusive Special Research. Discover everything coming your way!
Might and Mastery
Date & Time 📆
- From March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m local time
- Ends June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time
Season-long bonuses 🎁
The following bonuses are specific to Might and Mastery:
- Increased friendship bonus damage dealt by Pokémon in raids.
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when defeating a five-star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour.
- Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
- Increased Stardust for the first catch of the day.
Season Highlights
Meet Kubfu!
Embark on the path of Might and Mastery with a legendary Pokémon at your side! Meet Kubfu, the Wushu Pokémon. Throughout Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery, you’ll be able to grow, refine your skills, and become stronger alongside the Fighting type Pokémon Kubfu.
You’ll also be able to unlock new heights of mastery through Dynamax! With enough training, Kubfu can evolve into one of two forms of the Pokémon Urshifu: Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style.
Shiny Charcadet Debut!
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Charcadet may appear as a Shiny Pokémon starting March 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time!
They are not the most obvious shiny, with only the only noticeable change on Charcadet being their eyes changing to blue. For both Aramarough and Ceruledge, again, only their eyes change.
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Meet more Pokémon from the Galar region!
More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region, which was featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for Nintendo Switch, have been spotted in Pokémon GO. Be on the lookout for Nickit, Thievul, and more!
Season Long Special Research
Might and Mastery Season Long Free Special Research
Available to claim from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time, you’ll encounter Dynamax Kubfu and more with this Season’s Special Research!
New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your research tab.
Might and Mastery Paid Special Research – A Second Path
For US$8.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can play through a separate Special Research and encounter Dynamax Kubfu again.
You can purchase a ticket for this Special Research from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 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 Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.
Power-Up Ticket
Trainers will be able to purchase a brand new Power Up Ticket during Might and Mastery. This ticket will help Trainers to get the most out of the Season by granting bonuses such as one additional Candy XL for completing Raid Battles and Max Battles!
Dynamax Debuts
New Dynamax Pokémon will make their debut during the Might and Mastery Season. Dynamax Raikou, Dynamax Entei, and Dynamax Suicune will leap into Max Battles at different points during Might and Mastery.
And get prepared, Gigantamax Machamp and more will emerge as Gigantamax Battles continue!
Community Days
Mark your calendar! Dual Destiny will have Community Day events on the following dates:
- March 8, 2025 – Fuecoco Community Day
- March 22, 2025 – Totodile Community Day Classic
- April 27, 2025 – April Community Day
- May 11, 2025 – May Community Day
- May 24, 2025 – May Community Day Classic
GO Battle League
The GO Battle League returns as part of Might and Mastery! Get your Pokémon ready to battle in competitions such as the Willpower Cup, the Spring Cup, Master Premier, and more. Visit the GO Battle League article for the schedule and more info.
PokéStop Showcases
PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery will be held from Saturday to Sunday as well as from Monday to Tuesday. Log in weekly to find out which Pokémon you can show off!
Wild Encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world.
Mountains
Hemisphere exclusive encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere as well:
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Eggs
The following Pokémon hatch from Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group!
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Charcadet may appear as a Shiny Pokémon starting March 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
2 km Eggs
5 km Eggs
7 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Charcadet may appear as a Shiny Pokémon starting March 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Adventure Sync Rewards
The following Pokémon hatch from Adventure Sync Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group.
5 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
Routes Rewards
7 km Eggs from Mateo Gift Exchange
Research Breakthrough
Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon:
A note on Seasonal Field Research tasks
During the Season of Might and Mastery, most Field Research tasks will be available during the entire Season, instead of changing every month. Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly. Field Research available during in-game events will replace some of these Field Research tasks.
