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Precious Pals

Event

From Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00 Until Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 20:00

*These Evolution requirements will return to the usual requirements on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Bonuses

Additional Candy XL when walking with your Buddy Pokémon.

Earn additional hearts with your Buddy Pokémon.

Increased chance to encounter Shiny Goldeen.

Increased chance to hatch Shiny Goldeen and Shiny Fidough.

Limited-time Evolution requirement: Evolve Eevee into Sylveon after earning 20 hearts with Eevee as your buddy.*

Limited-time Evolution requirement: Evolve Pancham into Pangoro after catching ten Dark-type Pokémon with Pancham as your buddy.*

Limited-time Evolution requirement: Evolve Pawmo into Pawmot after exploring 5 km with Pawmo as your buddy.*

Shiny Pokémon Debut

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Fidough—if you’re lucky!

Fidough

Dachsbun

Wild Encounters

May encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Goldeen*, Zorua*, Wimpod*, Fidough* and more! You might even encounter Espurr*!

Increased chance to encounter Shiny Goldeen.

Goldeen

Zorua

Wimpod

Fidough

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Espurr

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Increased chance to hatch Shiny Goldeen and Shiny Fidough.

Goldeen

Togepi

Happiny

Riolu

Fidough

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn Berries and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!

Complete the Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and encounters with Fidough.

Fidough

CP 389 - 422

Paid Timed Research

For US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

One Poffin
An event-themed avatar pose
Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
And more!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Precious Pals Ultra Ticket Box

The Precious Pals Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and one Premium Battle Pass!

Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

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