Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Great things come in small packages during this celebration of diminutive Pokémon.
The shortest month of the year is the perfect time to celebrate the Pokémon world’s teeny tiny Pokémon. From February 5, at 10:00 a.m. to February 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO’s Small Yet Strong event shines the spotlight on petite powerhouses. During this time, Shiny Nymble makes its Pokémon GO debut, and event bonuses will include double XP for catching Pokémon and an increased chance of encountering XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.
Speaking of the wild, Pokémon appearing in the wild will include Paras, Natu, Plant Cloak Burmy, Sandy Cloak Burmy, Trash Cloak Burmy, Joltik, Tynamo, and Nymble. You may also encounter Flabébé—its flower color will depend on your location. White Flower Flabébé, Orange Flower Flabébé, and Red Flower Flabébé can be found in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Blue Flower Flabébé can be found in the wild in the Asia-Pacific region. Trainers in the Americas can look forward to Yellow Flower Flabébé. Plus, you can hatch a batch of mini cuties—Togepi, Azurill, Budew, Chingling, Espurr, and Dedenne will be hatching from 2 km Eggs.
Take one small step as a Trainer, but one giant leap for Pokémon, by taking on the following raids.
- Five-Star Raids
- Dialga (through February 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.)
- Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) (starting February 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Raids
- Mega Medicham (through February 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.)
- Mega Tyranitar (starting February 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.)
There are big challenges ahead with research opportunities including Field Research and Timed Research, as well as a . Complete event-themed Field Research to earn encounters with Burmy and Nymble. Timed Research tasks will include catching Pokémon to earn XP, Poké Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon. And participate in the Collection Challenge to earn Stardust and an encounter with Nymble.
Time to GO small, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Big things come in small packages during the Small Yet Strong event!
Small Yet Strong
Wednesday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Nymble—if you’re lucky!
Flabébé with differently colored flowers will also be appearing in the wild depending on where you are in the world:
- Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
- Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas
If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.
Paras*
Natu*
Plant Cloak Burmy*
Sandy Cloak Burmy*
Trash Cloak Burmy*
Joltik*
Tynamo*
Red Flower Flabébé*
Blue Flower Flabébé*
Yellow Flower Flabébé*
Nymble*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
White Flower Flabébé*
Orange Flower Flabébé*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Five-Star Raids
Dialga* until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) beginning February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Raids
Mega Medicham* until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Tyranitar* beginning February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.
Togepi*
Azurill*
Budew*
Chingling*
Espurr*
Dedenne*
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with Burmy and Nymble.
Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Catch Pokémon to earn XP, Poké Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!
Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust and an encounter with Nymble.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) or more!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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