Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch preparation guide

Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch is the first event of 2025, and it is quite a unique one. Instead of designing an event around the release of a new creature, Niantic has come up with a six-level Global Challenge scheme, wherein completing level two unlocks Fidough and its evolution, Dachsbun.

The event kicks off at 3 pm PT on Friday, January 3, and ends at 10 pm PT on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

This article tells you everything you need to know going into Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch and how to make the most of it.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch features and bonuses

Features

The following creatures will be available in the wild throughout the Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch event:

• Growlithe [shiny encounter available]
• Voltorb [shiny encounter available]
• Snubbull [shiny encounter available]
• Poochyena [shiny encounter available]
• Electrike [shiny encounter available]
• Lillipup [shiny encounter available]

Once the third level of the Global Challenge is completed, the following creatures will start appearing in the wild:

• Hisuian Growlithe [shiny encounter available]
• Greavard

After the second stage of the Global Challenge is finished, Fidough will also be on offer. However, it is still unclear whether it will be a wild spawn. The blog post says, "An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available." This points to the possibility that this is how Fidough will be available.

Bonuses

General

• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Voltorb and Shiny Electrike.

Level 1 Global Challenge reward

• 2× XP for catching Pokemon.

Level 2 Global Challenge reward

• 2× Stardust for catching Pokemon.
• An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available.
• Fidough and its evolution, Dachsbun, will make their Pokemon GO debut.

Level 3 Global Challenge reward

• 2.5× XP for catching Pokemon.
• Additional event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
• Additional Pokemon will appear in the wild.

Level 4 Global Challenge reward

• 2.5× Stardust for catching Pokemon.

Level 5 Global Challenge reward

• 3× XP for catching Pokemon.
• 3× Stardust for catching Pokemon.

Level 6 Global Challenge reward

• 4× XP for catching Pokemon.
• 4× Stardust for catching Pokemon.

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Best tips and tricks for Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch

To make the most out of the Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch event, do the following things:

• Stock up on Lucky Eggs and Star Pieces. The latter parts of the event will feature massive catch bonuses. Farm up XP and/or Stardust based on your needs.
• Practice Curved Nice Throws. This is the mechanic that the Global Challenge will be based on. The quicker you can complete the levels, the faster you'll get access to the best benefits.
• Farm Fidough. Fidough's evolution, Dachsbun, is about to shake up the Great League meta as a brand-new powerful Charmer. Get one while you have the chance.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts