Introducing Pokémon GO Stunning Styles, the inaugural event for April 2025! Scheduled to begin at 10 AM local time on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and concluding at 8 PM local time on Monday, April 7, 2025, this event brings exciting new features. Notably, it marks the introduction of Paldean Tauros into Pokémon GO, along with special variants of various creatures. Throughout the event, both East Sea and West Sea Shellos will enjoy enhanced shiny rates.
This comprehensive guide will outline the key features and bonuses of the Pokémon GO Stunning Styles event.
Features and Event Bonuses of Pokémon GO Stunning Styles
Event Features
Wild Encounters
- Castform (Shiny available)
- Sunny Form Castform (Shiny available)
- Rainy Form Castform (Shiny available)
- Snowy Form Castform (Shiny available)
- Plant Cloak Burmy (Shiny available)
- Sandy Cloak Burmy (Shiny available)
- Trash Cloak Burmy
Raids Overview
One-Star Raids:
- West Sea Shellos (Western Hemisphere) (Shiny available)
- East Sea Shellos (Eastern Hemisphere) (Shiny available)
- Espurr (Shiny available)
- Rockruff (Shiny available)
Three-Star Raids:
- Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Iberian Peninsula)
- Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros (Eastern Hemisphere)
- Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros (Western Hemisphere)
- Decidueye (Shiny available)
- Hisuian Decidueye (Shiny available)
Event Bonuses
- Earn 2× XP for capturing Pokémon during the event.
- Increased shiny encounter rates for West Sea and East Sea Shellos based on your location.
- Castform will frequent the wild more often in alignment with specific weather conditions.
- Chance to encounter Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
Additionally, players can engage in Special Research tasks that offer a chance to meet Marshadow for free, provided they did not catch one during GO Fest 2024. Expect themed Field Research and Timed Research challenges as well.
Essential Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Pokémon GO Stunning Styles
To fully enjoy the benefits of this event, consider the following strategies:
Utilize Mega Evolutions
Employ a Fighting-type Mega Pokémon, such as Lucario, Blaziken, Medicham, or Heracross, to gain extra Candy when capturing the newly introduced Paldean Tauros.
Activate a Lucky Egg
By activating a Lucky Egg, you can convert the 2× XP reward into a lucrative 3× XP bonus, greatly enhancing your experience points accumulation.
Complete Timed Research Tasks
Engage in the free Timed Research to obtain valuable rewards, including extra Candy and Candy XL, thereby enhancing your Pokémon collection.
For further insights and preparation strategies for the Pokémon GO Stunning Styles event, be sure to check out our detailed guide here.