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Pokémon Go’s Precious Pals Event Is Live With Shiny Fidough and Limited-Time Perks

The update introduces temporary shortcuts that make evolutions faster.

Overview

  • The event runs from January 20 at 10 a.m. to January 25 at 8 p.m. local time and is currently active worldwide.
  • Shiny Fidough debuts and can be found in the wild, with an increased chance to hatch from 2 km eggs obtained during the event; the egg pool features Fidough, Goldeen, Togepi, Happiny and Riolu.
  • Wild spawns are boosted for Goldeen, Zorua, Espurr, Wimpod and Fidough, with an increased chance to encounter Shiny Goldeen in the wild.
  • Evolution requirements are temporarily reduced to 20 hearts for Eevee→Sylveon, 10 Dark-type catches for Pancham→Pangoro and 5 km walked for Pawmo→Pawmot, alongside extra Candy XL and increased buddy hearts.
  • A $4.99 Timed Research offers a Heart Pose cosmetic, a Fidough encounter and 3,000 Stardust, with tasks and rewards expiring at 8 p.m. local time on January 25.