5 shiny Pokemon worth hunting for in the Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day

The Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day will take place on March 29, 2025, between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm local time. During this time period, several fuzzy creatures will show up more often than usual, giving players a chance to hunt for their shiny forms.

In this article, we will highlight the Pokemon that players should try to shiny hunt during this Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day.

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5 shiny Pokemon to hunt for in the Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day

1) Pancham

Pancham and its shiny form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Pancham is a Generation VI Pokemon and one of the four creatures resembling bears whose shiny version players should get their hands on during this Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day. This is because not only is Pancham quite rare, making this Day 1 of the few opportunities to get a shiny of it, but its evolved form Pangoro is also quite good in the GO Battle League.

How to get Pancham during this event: Field Research rewards

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2) Teddiursa

Teddiursa and its shiny Form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Generation II Little Bear Pokemon will also be available during this Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day with increased shiny odds. Players should try to get their hands on a shiny Teddiursa during this event so they can hold on to it for a possible shiny Ursaluna later down the line.

How to get Teddiursa during this event: Field Research rewards

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3) Cubchoo

Cubchoo and its shiny form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Cubchoo is a Generation V Ice-type Pokemon that will show up during this Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day. While Beartic isn't particularly rare, its high Attack stat makes it appealing to some PvP players in the GO Battle League. For them, getting a shiny Cubchoo with high stats will be a top priority.

How to get Cubchoo during this event: Field Research rewards

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4) Stufful

Stufful and its shiny form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Stufful, a Generation VII Pokemon from Alola, has one of the coolest shinies. Hence, players should make getting a shiny version of this cuddly bear a top priority during this Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day.

How to get Stufful during this event: Field Research rewards

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5) Bunnelby

Bunnelby and its shiny form (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Bunnelby is a Generation VI Pokemon with a fantastic-looking shiny form. On top of this, its evolved form Diggersby is great in the GO Battle League, where it is one of the best Normal-types in the meta of the Great League.

These factors make getting a shiny Bunnelby with high stats a must for any player participating in this Pokemon GO Fuzzy Buddy Research Day.

How to get Bunnelby during this event: Wild Encounters (can be increased by using a Lure Module at a Pokestop)

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