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Celebrate the many forms of Pokémon with this wildly fun event.
Trainers, celebrate the many forms of Pokémon with Pokémon GO’s Stunning Styles event from April 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During the event, encounter Pokémon that come in various forms, and enjoy a taur-ific opportunity to add a newly debuting Pokémon—Paldean Tauros—to your Pokédex! Trainers in the Iberian Peninsula might encounter Combat Breed Paldean Tauros, Trainers in the eastern hemisphere might encounter Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros, and Trainers in the western hemisphere might encounter Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros. Event bonuses include double XP for catching Pokémon and an increased chance of encountering Shiny West Sea Shellos and Shiny East Sea Shellos in their respective regions.
The following Pokémon will appear in the wild during this event.
- Castform
- Sunny Form Castform
- Rainy Form Castform
- Snowy Form Castform
- Plant Cloak Burmy
- Sandy Cloak Burmy
- Trash Cloak Burmy
Get your best teams together, and get ready to battle the following Pokémon in raids.
- One-Star Raids
- West Sea Shellos (Western Hemisphere)
- East Sea Shellos (Eastern Hemisphere)
- Espurr
- Rockruff
- Three-Star Raids
- Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Iberian Peninsula)
- Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros (Eastern Hemisphere)
- Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros (Western Hemisphere)
- Decidueye
- Hisuian Decidueye
Look out for opportunities to flex your research muscles during the Stunning Styles event. Kicking things off is the Might and Mastery Special Research, in which Trainers can complete tasks to earn Golden Razz Berries, Kubfu Candy, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more. This research can be claimed until June 3, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time. And speaking of Special Research, A Striking Shadow will become available on April 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Complete the Special Research to earn an encounter with Marshadow—or to earn Marshadow Candy, for Trainers who have already completed the Pokémon GO Fest research.
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available, with opportunities to encounter event-themed Pokémon. Trainers can take on free Timed Research to earn rewards, including 10 Kubfu Candy, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, additional Candy for catching Pokémon, and more! Paid Timed Research is available for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). The tasks associated with this Timed Research and paid Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Trainers who complete the research can earn four Premium Battle Passes, one Lucky Egg, one Star Piece, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more.
Get out there and grab the bull by the horns, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Discover Pokémon in various forms during the Stunning Styles event in Pokémon GO!
Stunning Styles
Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Might and Mastery Special Research
The next installment of the Seasonal Special Research story will be available to all Trainers beginning at the start of the event.
Trainers can complete tasks to earn Golden Razz Berries, Kubfu Candy, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more!
You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, March 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Special Research Story: A Striking Shadow
The Special Research story A Striking Shadow will be available to all Trainers for free starting April 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time! Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Marshadow.* This Special Research will not expire, so you’ll be able to complete it at your own pace!
*If you have already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2024–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will award you Marshadow Candy instead.
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny West Sea Shellos and Shiny East Sea Shellos in their respective regions.
Pokémon Debuts
The Wild Bull Pokémon Paldean Tauros will make its Pokémon GO debut!
Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Iberian Peninsula)
Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros (Eastern Hemisphere)
Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros (Western Hemisphere)
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Additionally, Castform will appear more frequently in their respective weather conditions.
Castform*
Sunny Form Castform*
Rainy Form Castform*
Snowy Form Castform*
Plant Cloak Burmy*
Sandy Cloak Burmy*
Trash Cloak Burmy*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids. You may even encounter Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc—if you’re lucky!
One-Star Raids
West Sea Shellos* (Western Hemisphere)
East Sea Shellos* (Eastern Hemisphere)
Espurr*
Rockruff*
Three-Star Raids
Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Iberian Peninsula)
Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros (Eastern Hemisphere)
Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros (Western Hemisphere)
Decidueye*
Hisuian Decidueye*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- 10 Kubfu Candy
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Clamperl, Espurr, and Morpeko
- One additional Candy for successfully catching Pokémon after completing the Timed Research
- Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon after completing the Timed Research
- 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 Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (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.
- Four Premium Battle Passes
- One Lucky Egg
- One Star Piece
- Encounters with West Sea Shellos, East Sea Shellos, and Espurr
- And more!
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store – Stunning Styles Ultra Ticket Box
The Stunning Styles Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket and three bonus Max Revives at no additional cost!
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
The Wild Bull Pokémon Paldean Tauros makes its Pokémon GO debut!
Discover Pokémon in various forms during the Stunning Styles event in Pokémon GO!
Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
Source: Pokemon
