If you’re planning to participate in Pokemon GO’s Growing Up event, there’s a lot to keep track of. Running from Friday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. (local time), this event introduces a mix of catch incentives, hatching opportunities, and special encounters.
This guide will help you focus your efforts effectively, so you don’t miss out on anything meaningful during the event window.
Wild Pokemon Worth Catching in Pokemon GO Growing Up
Several species will be appearing more often in the wild. Some of them offer potential shiny encounters too. Keep an eye out for:
- Magikarp
- Swablu
- Wimpod
- Wailmer
- Foongus
- Cutiefly
- Dedenne
- Rookidee
- Nymble
Among these, Magikarp, Swablu, and Wimpod stand out for their increased shiny appearance rates. You may also come across XXS and XXL Pokemon more frequently during this time, which are tracked under special size classifications in your Pokedex.
Key Multipliers to Know
During the Pokemon GO Growing Up event, evolving Pokemon will grant you twice the normal XP. This is a great time to use your stored-up Pokemon for evolutions and stack your XP gains with a Lucky Egg.
Hatching Eggs will also be more rewarding than usual. Every time you hatch, you’ll receive twice the Candy. This bonus works especially well when combined with shorter hatch distances or Super Incubators.
What You Can Hatch in Pokemon GO Growing Up Event
Your Egg strategy matters during this event. Different Pokemon are tied to different Egg distances:
- 2 km Eggs: Wimpod, Riolu, Happiny
- 5 km Eggs: Mime Jr.
- 10 km Eggs: Toxel
Hatching shiny versions of these is possible, but luck will play a major role. After the event, Toxel will still be available in 10 km Eggs, while others may rotate out.
Field Research
Event-specific Field Research tasks will offer bonus encounters with themed Pokemon. These tasks are usually simple, such as making certain throws or catching a type of Pokemon. Completing them gives you a steady stream of bonus rewards and additional chances for shiny Pokemon.
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Timed Research Details
There’s also a paid Timed Research option during the Pokemon GO Growing Up event. For $4.99, you’ll get access to tasks that reward you with:
- An Incubator
- 15 Pinap Berries
- 3,000 Stardust
- Pokemon encounters (Magikarp, Swablu, Lucario, Tandemaus, and others)
- An avatar pose
You have until May 7 at 8:00 p.m. local time to complete these tasks. The ticket can also be gifted to any friend you’ve reached Great Friends status with. All ticket sales are final, regardless of how you use them.
Special Collection Challenge
A hatch-focused Collection Challenge is also part of Pokemon GO Growing Up event. Finishing it rewards you with Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Tandemaus. You’ll need to plan your Egg hatching with intent if you want to complete this in time.
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PokeStop Showcases and Regional Extras
In the Pokemon GO Growing Up event, some PokeStops will feature themed Showcases. You’ll be able to submit certain Pokemon to compete based on traits like size.
If you’re located in Japan or Korea, two regional bonuses will run from May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 5 at 8:00 p.m. These include:
- An additional set of Timed Research tasks
- Increased Stardust from catches
- Half Egg Hatch Distance
- Wimpod Candy from Field Research
- A Lucario with the move Force Palm if you evolve Riolu during this window
Pokemon GO Growing Up event packs a lot into a short period. You don’t need to do everything, but having a focus—whether it’s hatching, evolving, or hunting shinies—can make your playtime more rewarding.
Whether you’re playing casually or trying to check off every challenge, these event-specific features are worth exploring while they last.