Embark on the path ahead during the Growing Up event in Pokémon GO!
Growing Up
Friday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for evolving Pokémon.
- 2× Candy from hatching Eggs.
- Increased chance to hatch Shiny Wimpod.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Magikarp, Shiny Swablu, and Shiny Wimpod.
- Increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Magikarp*
Wailmer*
Swablu*
Foongus*
Dedenne*
Cutiefly*
Wimpod*
Rookidee
Nymble*
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs. Additionally, Mime Jr. will be available to hatch from 5 km Eggs and Toxel will be available to hatch from 10 km Eggs, if you’re lucky!
2 km Eggs:
Happiny*
Riolu*
Wimpod*
5 km Eggs:
Mime Jr.*
10 km Eggs:
Toxel*
After the event ends, Toxel may still hatch from 10 km Eggs.
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Paid Timed Research
For US$4.99 (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.
- One Incubator
- 15 Pinap Berries
- 3,000 Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Magikarp, Swablu, Lucario, Wimpod, Tandemaus, and more!
- An event-themed avatar pose
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.
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming!
Complete the hatch-focused Collection Challenge to receive XP, Stardust, and an encounter with Tandemaus.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store – Growing Up Ultra Ticket Box
The Growing Up Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes an event ticket and a bonus Incubator at no additional cost!
Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store! Be sure to visit the web store! You never know what you may find.
Regional Bonuses for Trainers in Japan and Korea
The following regional bonuses will be available for Trainers in Japan and Korea from Sunday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 5, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
- Timed Research awarding XP, Stardust, one Lucky Egg, and more!
- Complete Field Research tasks to earn Wimpod Candy and encounters with Tandemaus.
- Evolve Riolu to get a Lucario that knows the Fast Attack Force Palm.
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
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
