03-05-2025
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Pokemon GO Growing Up event: Research tasks, rewards, and collection challenge
Pokemon GO Growing Up event field research tasks and rewards (Image via Niantic)
The
Pokemon GO Growing Up event
is now live, bringing a variety of research tasks, collection challenges, and
shiny Pokemon encounters
. Players can look forward to catching rare shinies, earning valuable rewards, and completing special tasks from May 2 to May 7, 2025.
Pokemon GO Growing Up Event dates and overview
The Growing Up event runs from Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10 AM Local Time until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time. During this period, trainers can participate in:
-
Field Research tasks
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- A
Premium Timed Research
quest (paid)
- A Collection Challenge
Rewards include incubators, Pinap Berries, Stardust, and encounters with Pokemon like Shiny Toxel, Shiny Magikarp, Shiny Swablu, and Shiny Wimpod.
Pokemon GO Growing Up event Field research tasks and rewards
Completing Field Research tasks can reward encounters with Magikarp, Wailmer, Swablu, or Wimpod—each with a chance to be shiny. Here's a breakdown of the tasks and possible rewards:
Field Research Task
Possible Rewards
Evolve a Pokémon
Magikarp (Shiny available), Wailmer (Shiny available), Swablu (Shiny available), Wimpod (Shiny available)
Power up Pokémon 5 times
Magikarp (Shiny available), Wailmer (Shiny available), Swablu (Shiny available), Wimpod (Shiny available)
Trade a Pokémon
Tandemaus encounter
Pokemon GO Growing Up event Premium timed research tasks and rewards
For $4.99 (or equivalent local currency), players can access the Premium Timed Research, which offers exclusive rewards. The tasks and rewards are as follows:
Step one - Growing up premium timed research
Timed Research Task
Reward
Evolve a Pokémon
Magikarp encounter
Evolve 2 Pokémon
Swablu encounter
Evolve 3 Pokémon
Wailmer encounter
Evolve 4 Pokémon
Wimpod encounter
Catch 10 Pokémon
Pinap Berry ×5
Catch 20 Pokémon
Pinap Berry ×10
Catch 30 Pokémon
Incubator ×1
Use 10 Berries to catch Pokémon
Rookidee encounter
Hatch an Egg
Tandemaus encounter
Hatch 2 Eggs
Lucario encounter
Completion rewards:
- Tandemaus encounter
- Growing Up Pose
- Stardust ×3000
Pokemon GO Growing Up event Collection challenge details
While the exact requirements for the Collection Challenge haven't been detailed yet, players can expect to encounter several evolving Pokemon. Completing it will likely reward additional Stardust, XP, or rare items.
Tips for maximizing event rewards
- Prioritize evolving Pokemon – Many tasks require evolving, so save candies for species like Magikarp, Swablu, and Wailmer.
- Hatch eggs efficiently – Use the free Incubator from the Timed Research to hatch eggs faster.
- Trade strategically – The "Trade a Pokemon" task is an easy way to get a Tandemaus encounter.
Also read:
Pokemon GO Growing Up event guide: Dates, bonuses, shiny hunting tips, and more
The Growing Up event offers a mix of free and paid content, with plenty of opportunities to catch rare and shiny Pokemon. Whether you're completing Field Research or investing in the Premium Timed Research, there's something for every trainer. Don't miss out before the event ends on May 7!