Pokémon GO celebrates the Fuzzy Buddy Research Day featuring a host of adorable Pokémon, including Teddiursa, Cubchoo, Pancham, and Stufful. This fun-filled event lasts for three hours and includes both a Field Research quest and a Timed Research quest. Completing these research tasks can reward players with Shiny variants of Teddiursa, Cubchoo, Pancham, and Stufful.
Mark your calendars! The Fuzzy Buddy Research Day will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. This is an exceptional chance to gather in-game Candies relevant to evolving these Pokémon. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive guide detailing all the Field and Timed Research tasks, alongside their respective rewards during the Fuzzy Buddy Research Day.
Fuzzy Buddy Research Day – Complete List of Field Research Tasks & Rewards
During the Fuzzy Buddy Research Day, players can participate in 16 unique Field Research tasks. Each task unlocks different potential rewards, providing encounters with Teddiursa, Cubchoo, Pancham, and Stufful, including opportunities to catch their Shiny counterparts.
| Field Research Task | Possible Rewards |
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| Catch 5 Pokémon |
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| Catch 5 Normal-type Pokémon |
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| Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon |
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| Make 3 Nice Throws in a row |
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Fuzzy Buddy Research Day: Overview of Paid Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
Players can unlock the Pokémon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day Premium Timed Research for a fee of $2.00 USD or its local currency equivalent. After commencing with the initial step, you have the option to select from four different branches, each comprising various tasks and offering multiple encounters centered around a single featured Pokémon, plus rewards such as Stardust and XP. Following the completion of the first branch, players can either opt for another branch or revisit the same branch for a second run.
Ensure you finish the Timed Research tasks to claim your rewards before the event concludes on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 5 PM local time.
STEP ONE – Fuzzy Buddy Research Day
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
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| Complete a Field Research task | Teddiursa Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete a Field Research task | Cubchoo Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete a Field Research task | Pancham Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete a Field Research task | Stufful Encounter (Shiny Available) |
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STEP ONE – Fuzzy Buddy Research Day: Teddiursa
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
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| Complete a Field Research task | Teddiursa Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | Teddiursa Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards For Completion | Teddiursa Encounter (Shiny Available) |
STEP ONE – Fuzzy Buddy Research Day: Cubchoo
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
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| Complete a Field Research task | Cubchoo Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | Cubchoo Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards For Completion | Cubchoo Encounter (Shiny Available) |
STEP ONE – Fuzzy Buddy Research Day: Pancham
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
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| Complete a Field Research task | Pancham Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | Pancham Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards For Completion | Pancham Encounter (Shiny Available) |
STEP ONE – Fuzzy Buddy Research Day: Stufful
| Timed Research Task | Reward |
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| Complete a Field Research task | Stufful Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Complete 2 Field Research tasks | Stufful Encounter (Shiny Available) |
| Rewards For Completion | Stufful Encounter (Shiny Available) |
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