Pokemon Go Might and Mastery season: Dates, Dynamax & Gigantamax debuts, bonuses, more
NIANTICNiantic confirmed that Pokemon Go‘s new season is called Might and Mastery and will focus on fighting-type creatures. Here is everything players can expect, from debuts to rotations and new bonuses.
As in all seasons, Might and Mastery will infuse Pokemon Go with new creatures in all of their forms, including Dynamax and Gigantamax, as well as interesting events, bonuses, rewards, and so much more fun for trainers to enjoy.
This time around, the season will focus on Fighting-type Pokemon, with Urshifu and Machamp being the main focus, as well as the Legendary Beasts Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Check out all the details of the Might and Mastery season so you don’t miss a beat.
Pokemon Go Might and Mastery season: Dates & time
The Might and Mastery season will run from Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time.
This follows directly from the Dual Destiny season, which introduced new Dynamax and Gigantamax forms, as well as the recent debut of both Legendaries Black & White Kyurem.
Kubfu & Urshifu debut
The Might and Mastery season is adding more highly anticipated Pokemon to Niantic’s game as Gen 8 Legendaries Kubfu and its evolution, Urshifu, will be debuting.
Moreover, both Urshifu forms – Single Strike and Rapid Strike – will be available, so players can choose the one they like best.
Additionally, more Galar Pokemon will be added, including Nickit and Thievul.
Dynamax Urshifu & Legendary Beasts debut
More enormous Pokemon are coming to the game during this season, as players will be able to get both Urshifu variations in their Dynamax forms.
The Legendary Beasts – Raikou, Entei, and Suicune – will also appear as Dynamax Pokemon, so players will have a lot to hunt for.
NIANTICGigantamax Machamp debut
As in the latest seasons, there will also be a Gigantamax debut, with Machamp getting this special form in 6-Star Max Battles.
Previously, Gigantamax Kingler and Gigantamax Lapras were added to the game with their own special Max Battle Days, so the same may happen with Gigantamax Machamp.
Shiny Charcadet
For the first time in Pokemon Go, Shiny Charcadet will appear, starting March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time.
Charcadet is available through 10km Eggs as well as Research Breakthroughs in this season, and this addition means players will also be able to get Shiny Armarouge and Shiny Ceruledge, too.
Special Research
Starting March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM until June 3, 2025, at 9:59 AM local time, players will be able to claim the Might and Mastery Special Research to encounter Dynamax Kubfu and more.
Might and Mastery (1/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Explore 3km | x15 Poke Ball |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket members | x5 Revive |
| Use a supereffective Charged Attak | x1 Fast TM |
Rewards: Dynamax Kubfu encounter, x891 XP
Might and Mastery (2/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Win 3 Raids | x3,000 Stardust |
| Spin 30 PokeStops or Gym Photo Discs | x3,000 Stardust |
| Power up Pokemon 10 times | x3,000 Stardust |
| Earn 25,000 XP | x2 Rare Candy |
Rewards: x25 Kubfu Candy, x891 XP
Might and Mastery (3/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 Fighting-type Pokemon | x10 Great Ball |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | Surprise Pokemon encounter |
| Complete 20 Field Research tasks | x15 Pinap Berry |
| Unlock a Max Move | x1 Fast TM |
Rewards: x891 XP
Might and Mastery (4/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Win 5 Raids | Silcoon encounter |
| Win 5 Max Battles | Cascoon encounter |
| Level up a Max Move 3 times | x5,000 Stardust |
| Earn 50,000 XP | x2 Golden Razz Berry |
Rewards: x50 Kubfu Candy, x891 XP
Might and Mastery (5/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Defeat 10 Team GO Rocket Grunts | x2 Mysterious Component |
| Power up Pokemon 20 times | Mienfoo encounter |
| Evolve 3 Fighting-type Pokemon | x7,500 Stardust |
| Earn 100,000 XP | Jangmo-o encounter |
Rewards: x100 Kubfu Candy, x803 XP, Charcadet with a Special Background encounter
Paid Special Research – A Second Path
A separate Special Research can be played for US$ 8.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), which will get trainers another Dynamax Kubfu encounter.
The tasks can be completed at any time, though players only have from March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM until March 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time to buy the ticket for the Paid Special Research.
NIANTICFuzzy Fighter Special Research (1/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Catch 30 Pokemon | x2 Golden Razz Berry |
| Collect 500 Max Particles | Stufful encounter |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gym Photo Discs | x20 Poke Ball |
Rewards: x1 Incense, x10 Pinap Berry, x1,000 Stardust
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (2/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Explore 5km | x20 Great Ball |
| Spin 20 PokeStops or Gym Photo Discs | Teddiursa encounter |
| Power up Fighting-type Pokemon 10 times | x2 Silver Pinap Berry |
Rewards: x1 Premium Battle Pass, x5 Revive, x1,000 XP
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (3/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Use 10 Berries to help you catch Pokemon | x20 Ultra Ball |
| Win 3 Raids | Tyrogue encounter |
| Power up Water-type Pokemon 10 times | x10 Kubfu Candy |
Rewards: x1 Star Piece, x5 Hyper Potion, x1,000 Stardust
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (4/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 different species of Pokemon | x2 Golden Razz Berry |
| Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket members | Cubchoo encounter |
| Power up Dark-type Pokemon 10 times | x10 Kubfu Candy |
Rewards: x1 Premium Battle Pass, x5 Rare Candy, x1,000 XP
Fuzzy Fighter Special Research (5/5)
| TASK | REWARD |
|---|---|
| Earn 5 candies exploring with your Buddy | x2 Silver Pinap Berry |
| Make 2 Excellent Throws | Pancham encounter |
| Level up a Max Move | x10 Kubfu Candy |
Rewards: Dynamax Kubfu, x3 Kubfu Candy XL, x1,000 Stardust
Power Up Ticket
During the Might and Mastery season, players can purchase a Power Up Ticket, which will help them get the most out of these three months by granting bonuses such as x1 additional Candy XL for completing Raids and Max Battles.
NIANTICResearch Breakthrough
By completing Field Research, players can unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokemon:
- Alolan Marowak*
- Mawile*
- Druddigon*
- Jangmo-o*
- Charcadet*
- Frigibax
Pokemon marked with an (*) can be encountered as Shiny.
Wild encounters rotations
The Might and Mastery season will add new Pokemon in different biomes:
Cities
- Flaaffy
- Ampharos*
- Whismur*
- Electrike*
- Pidove*
- Ferroseed*
- Charjabug
Forests
- Ariados
- Yanma*
- Wurmple*
- Cottonee*
- Foongus*
- Steene
- Tsareena
Mountains
- Paldean Wooper*
- Slakoth*
- Nincada*
- Croagunk*
- Hippopotas*
- Stunfisk*
- Clodsire
Beaches & Water
- Marill*
- Qwilfish*
- Carvanha*
- Wailmer*
- Spheal*
- Sealeo
- Barbaracle
Northern Hemisphere
- Hisuian Sneasel*
- Bronzor*
- Deerling (Spring)*
- Deino*
- Chespin*
- Fennekin*
- Froakie*
Southern Hemisphere
- Hisuian Growlithe*
- Sneasel*
- Beldum*
- Deerling (Autumn)*
- Rowlet*
- Litten*
- Popplio*
NIANTICEggs
These are the new Pokemon that will hatch from Eggs this season:
2km Eggs
- Psyduck*
- Aipom*
- Wynaut*
- Bonsly*
- Ducklett*
- Smoliv*
5km Eggs
- Crabrawler*
- Komala*
- Togedemaru*
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
5km Eggs – Adventure Sync Rewards
- Skarmory*
- Lileep*
- Anorith*
- Mucnhlax*
- Riolu*
7km Eggs
- Alolan Meowth*
- Galarian Meowth*
- Alolan Grimer*
- Hisuian Voltorb*
- Galarian Corsola*
7km Eggs – Route Rewards
- Alolan Vulpix*
- Hisuian Sneasel*
- Galarian Corsola*
- Pawniard*
- Basculin (White-Striped Form)*
10km Eggs
- Larvesta*
- Carbink
- Jangmo-o*
- Dreepy
- Charcadet*
- Frigibax
10km Eggs – Adventure Sync Rewards
- Bagon*
- Gible*
- Jangmo-o*
- Charcadet*
- Frigibax
Community Days
The following dates will have Community Days during Pokemon Go’s newest season:
- March 8, 2025: Fuecoco
- March 22, 2025: Totodile (Classic)
- April 27, 2025: Vanillite
- May 11, 2025: Pawmi
- May 24, 2025: Machop (Classic)
Seasonal bonuses
Might and Mastery will feature these bonuses while it lasts:
- Increased friendship bonus damage dealt by Pokemon in Raids.
- Trainers Level 31 (oh higher) will get one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when defeating a 5-Star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour.
- Trainers Level 31 (or higher) will get one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokemon.
- Increased Stardust for the first catch of the day.
That’s everything players need to know about the Might and Mastery season in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out our event calendar and keep up with the Spotlight Hour schedule and Community Day.
