Pokémon GO’s Final Strike Event: How to Get Urshifu & Shiny Kubfu!

Pokémon GO's Final Strike Event & TCG's Black Bolt/White Flare: A Trainer's Ultimate Guide 🎮🔥

The Pokémon universe is exploding with **two major updates** this month: **Pokémon GO’s epic *Final Strike* event** featuring Urshifu’s debut, and the **TCG’s *Black Bolt & White Flare* expansion** bringing shocking new cards. Whether you’re a mobile battler or a card collector, here’s everything you need to know!

⚔️ Pokémon GO’s *Final Strike* Event: Urshifu Arrives!**

📅 Event Dates & Key Details**

- **May 15–22, 2025** (Global)

- **Urshifu debuts** in 5-Star Raids (both *Single Strike* & *Rapid Strike* forms)

- Special Research: *"The Way of the Warrior"* (reward: **Urshifu encounter**)

🌟 Featured Pokémon**

✅ **Shiny Kubfu** (first time available!)

✅ **Galarian Farfetch’d** (increased spawns)

✅ **Lucario with Aura Sphere** (exclusive move)

💥 Event Bonuses**

- **2× Catch XP**

- **Guaranteed XL Candy from Raids**

- **Free event-themed avatar items**

📊 Why This Event Matters**

- **Urshifu is meta-changing** in PvP & PvE

- Last chance to get **Galarian Legendaries** before Gen 10 rumors

- Expected **20M+ active players** during event week

🃏 Pokémon TCG’s *Black Bolt & White Flare*: The Hottest Cards**

⚡ Expansion Highlights**

- **Release Date:** June 7, 2025

- **180+ new cards**, including:

- **Mega Charizard VMAX** (*Black Bolt* exclusive)

- **Shiny Rayquaza VSTAR** (*White Flare* chase card)

- **New "Dual-Type" mechanic** (Fire/Electric Pikachu!)

💰 Most Valuable Cards (Pre-Release Predictions)**

1. **Mega Charizard VMAX (Alternate Art)** – $300+

2. **Shiny Rayquaza VSTAR (Gold)** – $250+

3. **Trainer Gallery Irida (Full Art)** – $120+

🎯 Best Booster Packs to Buy**

- **Elite Trainer Box** (10 packs + exclusive promo)

- **Booster Bundle** (6 packs, best for pulls)

- **Blister Packs** (guaranteed holo)

🔮 What This Means for Pokémon Fans**

For Pokémon GO Players**

✔ **Urshifu = Must-Have for PvP**

✔ **Stock up on Rare Candies**

✔ **Shiny hunters, this is your week!**

For TCG Collectors**

✔ **Pre-order now** (prices will spike)

✔ **Dual-Type cards = New meta**

✔ **Invest in sealed products** (ETBs hold value)

💬 Your Turn!**

Will you raid for Urshifu? Which TCG card are you chasing? **Comment below!** 👇 #Pokemon #Gaming