The Pokémon GO Fidough Fetch event offers a bounty of Field Research tasks and Global Challenges, rewarding players with guaranteed Fidough encounters—evolving into Dachsbun.
This event, running from January 4th, 2025, at 4:45 AM NT to January 8th, 2025, at 11:45 AM NT, introduces Fidough and Dachsbun (though Shiny versions remain unavailable). This guide details all tasks and rewards.
Pokémon GO Fidough Fetch: Field Research Tasks and Rewards
Six distinct Field Research tasks, each with varying rewards, are available. Tasks involve catching Pokémon, achieving specific throw accuracy, and completing Routes.
Field Research Task |
Possible Rewards |
Catch 5 Pokémon |
Growlithe (Shiny Available), Electrike (Shiny Available), Lillipup (Shiny Available) |
Make 5 Nice Throws |
Voltorb (Shiny Available), Snubbull (Shiny Available), Poochyena (Shiny Available) |
Make 3 Great Throws |
Hisuian Growlithe (Shiny Available), Electrike (Shiny Available), Fidough |
Make 2 Excellent Throws |
Rockruff (Shiny Available), Fidough, Greavard |
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
Poké Ball ×5, Great Ball ×3, Stardust ×500 |
Follow a Route |
Fidough Encounter |
Pokémon GO Fidough Fetch: Global Challenges and Rewards
The event also features escalating Global Challenges focused on Nice Throws. Completing one challenge unlocks the next, progressing through six tiers.
Global Challenge Level |
Goal |
Rewards |
Wild Spawn Additions |
1 |
50,000,000,000 Nice Throws |
2× XP for catching Pokémon |
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2 |
75,000,000,000 Nice Throws |
2× Stardust for catching Pokémon, additional Field Research task unlocked |
Fidough |
3 |
100,000,000,000 Nice Throws |
2.5× XP for catching Pokémon, additional Field Research task unlocked |
Hisuian Growlithe (Shiny Available), Greavard |
4 |
125,000,000 Nice Throws |
2.5× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
|
5 |
150,000,000 Nice Throws |
3× XP and 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
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6 |
175,000,000 Nice Throws |
4× XP and 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon |
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Participate to secure your Fidough and enjoy the enhanced rewards!