When is Kubfu coming to Pokémon Go? Release date confirmed
Time to monkey around.

Kubfu is coming to Pokémon Go this week, which is sure to please fans of this martial arts monkey all around the globe.
This is part of the Pokémon Go season, dubbed Might and Mastery, kicking off in March and running until June in the game.
So, when is Kubfu arriving and how are you going to catch one for yourself? Read on for the key details!
When is Kubfu coming to Pokémon Go? Release date confirmed
Kubfu is coming to Pokémon Go on Wednesday 5th March, the developers from Niantic have confirmed.
Here in the UK, Kubfu will become available in Pokémon Go at 10am GMT.
In fact, wherever you are in the world, the Kubfu content will be unlocking at 10am in your local time zone.
How to get Kubfu in Pokémon Go
To get Kubfu in Pokémon Go, players will have to take part in a Special Research Story that is part of the new season (named Might and Mastery).
The exact steps involved in this Special Research Story have not been revealed yet, but we'll be sure to update this page when they are.
Describing the Kubfu content, the official Pokémon Go website states: "Meet your partner of powerful potential, Kubfu!
"A new Special Research story is coming! Throughout Pokémon Go: Might and Mastery, you’ll be able to reach new heights with your Legendary partner Pokémon."
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