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Pokémon Go players now have the chance to purchase a “Fuzzy Fighter” Special Research ticket for $8, coinciding with the “Final Strike: Go Battle Week” event. This ticket was initially available for purchase from March 5-10, but it is now extended and can be bought until May 27, raising the question: Is the “Fuzzy Fighter” Special Research worth the investment?
Players can obtain one Kubfu for free through the “Might and Mastery” research task. However, if you’re looking to snag a second Kubfu, purchasing this research will be necessary.
In this article, we’ll explore the value of the “Fuzzy Fighter” Special Research and outline all the steps involved in completing it.
Update (May 21): We’ve gathered additional details regarding Dynamax Kubfu and updated this guide with the latest information.
Is the ‘Fuzzy Fighter’ Special Research Ticket Worth It?
In short: If you’re keen on acquiring a second Kubfu, definitely consider it; however, it’s important to remember that the Kubfu you’ll receive is only Dynamax and will eventually be overshadowed by Gigantamax Urshifu.
Let’s break this down using prices from the Pokémon Go webstore to evaluate value effectively.
The ticket costs $8, which is approximately 1,100 coins based on the $10 coin bundle since there’s no $8 coin bundle available. This pass offers the following rewards:
- 10 Pinap Berries
- 4 Golden Razz Berries
- 4 Silver Pinap Berries
- 20 Poké Balls
- 20 Great Balls
- 20 Ultra Balls
- 1 Incense
- 1 Star Piece
- 5 Hyper Potions
- 5 Revives
- 2 Premium Battle Passes
- 5 Rare Candies
Purchasing the pass from the webstore also provides an extra three Rare Candies and three Max Revives. While you can buy some of these items from the in-game shop, their combined value amounts to about 440 PokéCoins. Note that certain items can’t be purchased directly, like Ultra Balls, Rare Candies, and specific berries, so you’ll need to assess their value based on your personal inventory and needs.
As part of the pass, you’ll encounter Stufful, Teddiursa, Tyrogue, Cubchoo, Pancham, and, importantly, a second Dynamax Kubfu.
If you’re primarily interested in adding a second Kubfu to your collection, this pass can be a solid option. However, if you’re deeply interested in Max Battles, the decision becomes complex and may not hold the same appeal.
When the research was first introduced in March, there was uncertainty about whether it would mirror Kubfu’s story arc from the mainline Pokémon games. In the Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, you train your Kubfu into an Urshifu and use a unique soup to enable it to Gigantamax. However, now that the research is complete, we know your Dynamax Kubfu will remain as is—no soup included!
For players who favor Max Battles, a Gigantamax Urshifu will likely be more desirable than a Dynamax variant. The Dynamax form may soon be outclassed, especially by Gigantamax Machamp. Investing in a Pokémon that may be overshadowed by its future form could be a poor allocation of candy and Stardust. Currently, while Dynamax Urshifu has certain uses (depending on its form), dedicated Max Battlers probably already have stronger options, such as Gengar and Inteleon.
While Gigantamax Urshifu will certainly be worth investing in once it becomes available, at this moment, a second Dynamax Kubfu offers limited utility.
‘Fuzzy Fighter’ Special Research Steps and Rewards
Below are the details for completing the “Fuzzy Fighter” Special Research:
Step 1 of 5
Tasks:
- Catch 30 Pokémon (Reward: 2 Golden Razz Berries)
- Collect 500 Max Particles (Reward: Stufful encounter)
- Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (Reward: 20 Poké Balls)
- Rewards: 1 Incense, 10 Pinap Berries, 1,000 Stardust
Step 2 of 5
Tasks:
- Walk 5 km (Reward: 20 Great Balls)
- Spin 20 PokéStops or gyms (Reward: Teddiursa encounter)
- Power up fighting-type Pokémon 10 times (Reward: 2 Silver Pinap Berries)
- Rewards: 1 Premium Battle Pass, 5 Revives, 1,000 XP
Step 3 of 5
- Tasks:
- Use 10 berries while catching Pokémon (Reward
