Complete Global Challenges to Unlock Fidough’s Debut and Special Rewards

Date & Time

Jan 3 – Jan 7, 2025

3 PM – 10 PM (PST)

Event Bonus

Increased chance to encounter Shiny Voltorb and Shiny Electrike.


Global Challenges

Global Challenges will take place throughout the Fidough Fetch event! Work with Trainers around the world to make Nice Curveball Throws to unlock bonuses for all to enjoy! Once a challenge is completed, special bonuses will be unlocked for the remainder of the event and the next Global Challenge will begin.


Level 1 Reward

2× XP for catching Pokémon.


Level 2 Rewards

2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available.

The Puppy Pokémon Fidough and its Evolution, Dachsbun, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

You can use 50 Fidough Candy to evolve Fidough into Dachsbun.


Level 3 Rewards

2.5× XP for catching Pokémon.

Additional event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Additional Pokémon will appear in the wild.

Hisuian Growlithe

Some Trainers might even encounter Greavard.


Level 4 Reward

2.5× Stardust for catching Pokémon.


Level 5 Rewards

3× XP for catching Pokémon.

3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.


Level 6 Rewards

4× XP for catching Pokémon.

4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.


Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Growlithe, Voltorb, Snubbull, Poochyena, Electrike, Lillipup


Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, Poké Balls, Great Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. 


PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!