The Pokemon GO Stunning Styles event has introduced the highly anticipated Paldean Tauros, along with its three captivating variants. In addition to this debut, players can seize the opportunity to snag a free Marshadow encounter by completing the Special Research available when the event kicks off.
Comprehensive Overview of the Stunning Styles Event
Event Timeline, Dates, and Incentives
The Stunning Styles event unfolds from Thursday, April 3, at 10 AM local time until Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8 PM local time. During this period, players can take advantage of the following bonuses:
- 2× XP for capturing Pokémon.
- An increased likelihood of encountering Shiny West Sea Shellos and Shiny East Sea Shellos in their respective geographical regions.
Introduction of New Pokémon
As part of the Stunning Styles festivities, trainers will have the chance to catch Paldean Tauros. The available variants are detailed below:
- Combat Breed Paldean Tauros – Found in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros – Available in the Eastern Hemisphere.
- Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros – Located in the Western Hemisphere.
Wild Encounters and Raid Bosses
During the event, players will experience boosted spawn rates for the following Pokémon in the wild:
- Castform (shiny variant available)
- Sunny Form Castform (shiny variant available)
- Rainy Form Castform (shiny variant available)
- Snowy Form Castform (shiny variant available)
- Plant Cloak Burmy (shiny variant available)
- Sandy Cloak Burmy (shiny variant available)
- Trash Cloak Burmy (shiny variant available)
The raid bosses featured in this event include:
One-Star Raids
- West Sea Shellos (Western Hemisphere) [shiny variant available]
- East Sea Shellos (Eastern Hemisphere) [shiny variant available]
- Espurr [shiny variant available]
- Rockruff [shiny variant available]
Three-Star Raids
- Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Iberian Peninsula) [shiny variant available]
- Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros (Eastern Hemisphere) [shiny variant available]
- Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros (Western Hemisphere) [shiny variant available]
- Decidueye [shiny variant available]
- Hisuian Decidueye [shiny variant available]
Research Opportunities
Trainers can engage in both Field Research and Timed Research questlines themed around the event. Additionally, participants can access a free Special Research quest that offers an encounter with Marshadow titled A Striking Shadow.
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