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Precious Pals

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Field Research Timed Research Spawns Eggs Collection Challenge Bonuses Shop


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


Bonuses

candyxl
Additional Candy XL when walking with your Buddy Pokémon.
friendship
Earn additional hearts with your Buddy Pokémon.
shiny
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Goldeen.
shiny
Increased chance to hatch Shiny Goldeen and Shiny Fidough.
evolve
Limited-time Evolution requirement: Evolve Eevee into Sylveon after earning 20 hearts with Eevee as your buddy.*
evolve
Limited-time Evolution requirement: Evolve Pancham into Pangoro after catching ten Dark-type Pokémon with Pancham as your buddy.*
evolve
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!

ShinyFidough

Fidough
ShinyDachsbun

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.

ShinyGoldeen

Goldeen
ShinyZorua

Zorua
ShinyWimpod

Wimpod
ShinyFidough

Fidough
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
ShinyEspurr

Espurr
Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Increased chance to hatch Shiny Goldeen and Shiny Fidough.

ShinyGoldeen

Goldeen

CP 610 - 658
ShinyTogepi

Togepi

CP 339 - 375
ShinyHappiny

Happiny

CP 178 - 212
ShinyRiolu

Riolu

CP 522 - 567
ShinyFidough

Fidough

CP 519 - 563
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.

ShinyFidough

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!