The first major Pokemon GO event of 2025 is here, and it’s bringing something special to the table – or should we say bakery? The Fidough Fetch event introduces the bread-inspired Pokemon Fidough and its evolution, Dachsbun, to the game, but you can’t catch them right away as they’re locked behind the second tier of global rewards. So, with that, let’s break down everything you need to know about the Fidough Fetch event, from the basics of participating to maximizing those 4x catch bonuses once they’re unlocked.
Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch Event Timing
The Fidough Fetch event runs from January 3 at 3:00 PM PST through January 7 at 10:00 PM PST. Unlike typical Pokemon GO events, this one doesn’t follow local time, so make sure to convert these times to your time zone to avoid missing out.
Fidough Fetch Event Global Challenges
The heart of this event lies in its global challenge system. Every Nice Throw you make contributes to a worldwide goal. As more players participate and land their throws, new reward tiers unlock for everyone.
The reward system for the Fidough Fetch Event works like a ladder. Each level builds on the previous one. Here’s exactly what you get at each tier when players hit the Nice Throw goals:
| Level | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2× XP for catching Pokemon |
| Level 2 | • 2× Stardust for catching Pokemon • Additional event Field Research • Fidough and Dachsbun make their Pokemon GO debuts |
| Level 3 | • 2.5× XP for catching Pokemon • Additional event Field Research • Hisuian Growlithe and Greavard added to spawns |
| Level 4 | 2.5× Stardust for catching Pokemon |
| Level 5 | 3× XP and Stardust for catching Pokemon |
| Level 6 | 4× XP and Stardust for catching Pokemon |
Quick Tip: Once a reward level unlocks, it stays active until the event ends. This means if the community reaches Level 6, you’ll be getting 4x XP and Stardust for every Pokemon you catch. If you’re trying to level up or power up your Pokemon, this is the time to use your Lucky Eggs and really make those catches count.
Pokemon Go Fidough Fetch Field Research and Showcases
Keep an eye out for event-specific Field Research tasks at PokeStops. These give you extra chances at event Pokemon encounters, plus some useful items like Poke Balls and Stardust. There are also PokeStop Showcases where you can enter your event Pokemon.
If you plan to make the most of this event, try to check in at least once the Level 2 rewards unlock. That’s when you can start catching Fidough, and the double Stardust bonus makes every catch more valuable. For players looking to level up quickly, waiting for the higher XP multipliers in Levels 5 and 6 before using a Lucky Egg is probably your best strategy.
Special Wild Boosted Spawns and Shiny Chances
Throughout the Fidough Fetch event, you’ll see some Pokemon in the wild. These are:
- Growlithe
- Voltorb (increased shiny chance)
- Snubbull
- Poochyena
- Electrike (increased shiny chance)
- Lillipup
Once Level 2 rewards unlock, Fidough starts appearing in the wild. You’ll need 50 Fidough Candy to evolve it into Dachsbun. Both are pure Fairy-type Pokemon and while they might not be top-tier battlers, they’re unique additions to your Pokedex.
So that’s all you need to know about the Pokemon GO Fidough Fetch event. Are you already on it right now? Let us know in the comments below!
