Discover the elusive Tandemaus, the adorable “Couple Pokémon” making its debut in Pokémon GO during the Ultra Unlock: Better Together event. Unlike most Pokémon, Tandemaus won’t appear in the wild-your best chance to catch it is through Party Play mode, timed research, and special event challenges. Once you’ve caught enough, evolve this unique duo into Maushold, a family of three or four mice, with a twist of randomness that keeps every evolution exciting. Ready to add this rare Normal-type from the Paldea region to your collection? Here’s your ultimate guide to catching and evolving Tandemaus in Pokémon GO.
On its debut, Tandemaus is not available in the wild – making it more difficult than most new Pokémon to catch multiple of for those looking to evolve it. Here’s how to get Tandemaus during the “Better Together” event in Pokémon Go, including Maushold’s rare “Family of Three” form.
How to get Tandemaus in Pokémon Go
To get Tandemaus in Pokémon Go, you cannot find it in the wild or in eggs; instead, it is available exclusively through special event activities during the Ultra Unlock: Better Together event (July 17 to July 22, 2024). You can obtain Tandemaus by completing the free timed research “Better Together,” participating in event-themed field research tasks, or engaging in Party Play challenges. These timed research rewards and Party Play encounters are the only ways to catch Tandemaus during the event. To evolve Tandemaus into Maushold, you need 50 Tandemaus Candy, which can be collected by catching multiple Tandemaus or using Pinap Berries to increase candy yield.
Following its debut in July 2024’s “Better Together” event, you can catch Tandemaus from the following sources:
- Free “Better Together” Timed Research reward (between July 17-22)
- Paid “Grow Together” Timed Research reward (between July 17-Sept. 3)
- Field Research tasks (guaranteed from ’Trade a Pokémon,’ otherwise one of three possible encounters from any event research) during “Better Together” (between July 17-22)
- Party Play challenge rewards “if you’re lucky” (between July 17-22)
To summarize, Tandemaus does not appear in the wild or in eggs, meaning beyond Timed Research rewards, you have to complete Timed Research or challenges in Party Play.
It is unknown whether Tandemaus will remain after the “Better Together” event has concluded on Monday, July 22 – so it’s worth focusing on the above activities to guarantee it’s added to your Pokédex.
How to get Maushold in Pokémon Go
To get Maushold in Pokémon Go, you first need to catch Tandemaus, which is only available through Party Play encounters and specific event-related research tasks like the Better Together Timed Research. Once you have Tandemaus, evolve it by feeding it 50 Tandemaus Candy. The evolution will randomly result in one of two Maushold forms: the common Family of Four or the rare Family of Three. Since Tandemaus does not spawn in the wild, focusing on event activities and using Pinap Berries to maximize candy collection is recommended. Rare Candy can also be used to help meet the candy requirement for evolution.
To get Maushold in Pokémon Go, you must evolve Tandemaus with 50 Candy.
With the limited number of Timed Research encounters, you need to focus on Field Research and Party Play challenge rewards. Failing that, you can always use Rare Candy to make up the difference.
How to get Maushold’s ’Family of Three’ form in Pokémon Go
To get Maushold’s rare “Family of Three” form in Pokémon Go, you need to evolve Tandemaus using 50 Tandemaus Candy. However, the form Maushold takes upon evolution is random and cannot be influenced or predicted by players. While the common “Family of Four” form is much more frequent, the “Family of Three” form is extremely rare, with odds likely similar to the main series games-around a 1% chance. The silhouette shown before evolution always displays the Family of Four form, so the actual form is only revealed after evolving. The Family of Three form is purely cosmetic and has no gameplay advantage over the Family of Four form, so the best approach is to catch and evolve as many Tandemaus as possible to increase your chances of obtaining this rare variant.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, when Tandemaus evolves there is the rare chance (estimated to be 1 in 100) that Maushold will be a “Family of Three” form, which is where it’s composed of three Tandemaus rather than the usual four.
In Pokémon Go, it appears to work the same, thanks to this confirmation byTwitter (formerly Twitter).
The chance of getting the “Family of Three” form in Pokémon Go is unknown, but either way, the evolution preview silhouette does not hint at which form you will get – suggesting the outcome is random.
Can Tandemaus be shiny in in Pokémon Go?
Shiny Tandemaus is currently not available in Pokémon GO. When Tandemaus was introduced in the Ultra Unlock: Better Together event in July 2024, only its regular form was obtainable, and Niantic has not yet released a shiny variant for this Pokémon. It is common for new Pokémon to debut without their shiny forms in Pokémon GO, which are often introduced later during special events to maintain player interest. Therefore, players will have to wait for a future update or event to have a chance to catch a Shiny Tandemaus and its evolution Maushold in the game.
On its debut, Tandemaus cannot be shiny in Pokémon Go. The amount of time for a Pokémon to have a shiny variant varies massively, so we’d be hesitant to guess when it might arrive.
How can I increase my chances of evolving Tandemaus into the rare Family of Three in Pokémon Go
To increase your chances of evolving Tandemaus into the rare Family of Three Maushold in Pokémon GO, the key is persistence and candy accumulation, as the evolution outcome is random and cannot be influenced by any in-game indicator. Each evolution costs 50 Tandemaus Candy, and when you hit the evolve button, there is approximately a 1% chance (about 1 in 100) that Tandemaus will evolve into the Family of Three form, while the much more common Family of Four form has a roughly 99% chance.
Here are some tips to maximize your attempts:
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Catch as many Tandemaus as possible: Since Tandemaus only appears via Party Play encounters, Timed Research, and event rewards, focus on these activities to gather multiple specimens.
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Use Pinap Berries when catching Tandemaus: This doubles the candy gained per catch, helping you reach the 50 candy requirement faster.
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Set Tandemaus as your Buddy Pokémon: This provides additional candy over time through walking.
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Save and accumulate candy: The more evolutions you can perform, the higher your odds of eventually getting the rare Family of Three form.
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Ignore the silhouette near the evolve button: It always shows the Family of Four form and does not predict which evolution you will get.
In summary, there is no guaranteed method or trick to force the rare Family of Three evolution; it is purely chance-based. Your best strategy is to evolve as many Tandemaus as possible, using candy efficiently, until you get lucky with the 1% chance.
What is the actual chance of getting a Family of Three Maushold in Pokémon Go
The actual chance of evolving Tandemaus into the rare Family of Three Maushold in Pokémon GO is approximately 1%, or 1 in 100. This means that about 99% of the time, Tandemaus will evolve into the more common Family of Four Maushold. This 1% estimate is supported by multiple player reports and data shared in the community, including Reddit discussions and Pokémon GO guides.
It is also confirmed that the silhouette shown near the evolve button always displays the Family of Four form, so it does not indicate which evolution you will get. The evolution outcome is random and cannot be influenced by any in-game mechanic.
