Pokémon GO has announced the new event “Critical Hit.” The star of the event can now be admired on your loading screen for quite some time: Wulaosu. Now it appears.
When does the event run? “Critical Hit: GO Battle Week” takes place from May 21, 10:00 AM, to May 27, 8:00 PM.
The event features some content. The most important of which is the ability to obtain Wulaosu. Because the combat bear is finally available from the start of the event, after it was previously only visible on the loading screen.
How do I get Wulaosu? For that you need to evolve Dakuma, which you caught as part of the special research “Powerful and Masterful.” The research will also receive a new part in the event, where you can earn Dakuma candies. And you will need them, as the requirements for Dakuma’s evolution are not exactly easy.
Wulaosu comes in two variants – the focused style and the flowing style. No matter which of the two you want: You need to provide 200 Dakuma candies for the evolution. And that’s not all.
- You evolve Wulaosu in the focused style by defeating 30 Dark-type Pokémon in raids or Dyna battles, while Dakuma is your buddy.
- You evolve Wulaosu in the flowing style by defeating 30 Water-type Pokémon in raids or Dyna battles, while Dakuma is your buddy.
At least: Dakuma does not have to be part of your team while you are racking up victories. The only important thing is that it is your active buddy.
However, that is not all you can expect in the event.
All content from “Critical Hit” in Pokémon GO
In addition to Wulaosu and the new part of the special research, you can look forward to the following content and bonuses.
- You will receive double XP from raid victories
- Meditie, Skunkapuh, and Garstella have an increased shiny chance
- If you complete the limited research of the event, you will receive an additional raid pass per day
- The research will also provide special candies, Dakuma candies, as well as encounters with Meditie, Skunkapuh, and Garstella, which have a special background
- There are exclusive attacks:
- Rasaff learns Fury Swipes when you evolve Menki
- Jugong learns Ice Shard upon evolution
- Trikephalo receives Whirlwind after evolution
- Quajutsu learns Water Pulse after evolution
- And Lapras that you get from raids or field research have Ice Beam
- The special research also contains a Knarbon with a special background
Which Pokémon appear? In the wild, you will encounter the following monsters. Possible Shinys are marked with an asterisk*.
- Menki*
- Jurob*
- Galar-Zigzachs*
- Meditie*
- Froxy*
- Kapuno*
- Kleptifux
In raids:
- Level 1: Kanivanha*, Skunkapuh*, Garstella*
- Level 3: Lapras*, Hisui-Admurai*, Adebom*
Additionally, you will find more optional but paid researches in the shop.
What’s next? The “Critical Hit” will be one of the last major events of the month, but even before that, May has a lot to offer, such as the Crown Clash event with Gladimperio. And there are other dates that might be exciting for you. You can find our overview here. All events in May 2025 in Pokémon GO.
