Explore Pokémon Go’s Precious Pals Challenge: Tasks and Rewards Unveiled

The Precious Pals Challenge in Pokémon Go offers players a unique opportunity to strengthen their bond with buddy Pokémon and reap significant rewards. This limited-time event allows players to collect hearts more easily and includes special evolutions for certain Pokémon, such as Eevee into Sylveon.

Event Overview

The Precious Pals event features two key Collection Challenges, a variety of event-exclusive research tasks, and the introduction of shiny Fidough. Players can participate in this event until January 25th at 8 PM local time.

Collection Challenges

• In Knead of a Friend

  This challenge includes:

  • Fidough – Obtainable in the wild or through event tasks.
  • Dachsbun – Evolve Fidough using 50 Fidough Candy.

  Rewards: 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and a Fidough encounter.

• Little Friends, Big Potential

  This challenge features:

  • Magikarp – Found in the wild or through research task.
  • Swablu – Found in the wild or by earning 7 hearts.
  • Wimpod – Found in the wild or by catching Pokémon.

  Rewards: 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and a Fidough encounter.

Field Research Tasks

Players can complete various field research tasks for bonuses during the Precious Pals event. Some tasks include:

• Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy – Reward: Fidough encounter.
• Give your buddy 1 treat – Reward: 5 Razz Berries or 5 Nanab Berries.
• Take a snapshot of your buddy – Reward: Encounter with Goldeen, Eevee, or Pawmi.

Bonuses and Features

Throughout the Precious Pals event, several bonuses enhance gameplay:

• Shiny versions of Fidough and its evolution, Dachsbun, are now available.
• Increased chances of encountering shiny Goldeen.
• Earn additional Candy XL by walking with buddy Pokémon.
• Eevee can evolve into Sylveon after earning 20 hearts.

Wild Pokémon Spawns

During the Precious Pals event, players will encounter the following Pokémon more frequently in the wild:

• Goldeen
• Magikarp
• Eevee
• Swablu
• Wimpod
• Fidough

Event Timeline

The event runs from January 23rd to January 25th. A special mini-event, “Taken Over,” will run concurrently, featuring various Team Rocket updates and the release of Shadow Pokémon. Additionally, Raikou Shadow Raid Day will take place on January 24th from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

Participation Details

For dedicated players, a pay-to-play quest is available for £4.99 or $4.99. This includes unique bonuses and additional encounters, with certain items obtainable by completing specific tasks with your buddy.

Players should seize this opportunity to engage with the Precious Pals event to maximize their rewards in Pokémon Go. Enjoy the challenge and enhance your gameplay!