Pokémon GO Stunning Styles Event Guide Research Tasks Rewards Tips

Get ready to showcase your Pokémon’s flair in the Stunning Styles event, where form takes center stage! From April 3 to 7, 2025, Pokémon GO trainers worldwide can catch the debuting Paldean Tauros in its three unique regional breeds, chase shiny Shellos variants, and embark on the free Special Research quest to encounter the elusive mythical Marshadow. With double XP bonuses and exclusive Timed Research tasks, this event promises a dazzling mix of style and substance for every Trainer.

During the event, XP gained from catching Pokémon is doubled and players will have a higher chance to find shiny Shellos.

Additionally, the event adds free Marshadow Special Research so players who missed out on it from 2024 Go Fest can grab one now. More steps have also been added to the seasonal “Might and Mastery” research as well.

Below we list all of Pokémon Go’s “Stunning Styles” event features, including the two types of Timed Research, boosted spawns, and event Field Research.

Pokémon Go ’Stunning Styles’ event Timed Research and rewards

The Pokémon Go ’Stunning Styles’ event, running from April 3 to April 7, 2025, features both free and premium Timed Research quests that offer exclusive tasks and rewards. The free Timed Research includes encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Espurr, Clamperl, and Morpeko, along with rewards like 10 Kubfu Candy and Stardust. Completing this research also grants an extra Candy per catch and a higher chance for Trainers level 31 and above to receive Candy XL. The Premium Timed Research, available for US$2.00, offers additional tasks with rewards including Golden Razz Berries, Silver Pinap Berries, Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and encounters with regional variants of Shellos. Both research quests must be completed before the event ends on April 7 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Yep, again there is both a free and a premium paid Timed Research for this event. As usual, you’ll need to finish the research and claim the rewards before April 7 at 8 p.m. in your local time. We list both of the research below.

’Stunning Styles’ free Timed Research

Once you complete this research, you’ll get some extra bonuses: one additional candy per Pokémon catch, and an increased chance to find candy XL per catch.

Step 1 of 1

• Win 3 raids (Espurr encounter)
• Evolve 5 Pokémon (Clamperl encounter)
• Catch 30 Pokémon (3,000 XP)
• Power up Pokémon 10 times (3,000 XP)

Rewards: Morpeko encounter, 1,500 Stardust, 10 Kubfu Candy

’Stunning Styles’ premium paid Timed Research

Is the “Stunning Styles” premium research worth buying? Meh. Technically yes, you are getting your money’s worth in raid passes alone, but I personally wouldn’t buy this pass unless you’re running low on passes or if you need the other form of Shellos.

Shellos’ various forms are regional, so if you’re missing the blue East Sea form or the pink West Sea form, this could be a good way to get what you’re missing. (Note that both forms do share one Pokédex entry, so if you have one, you don’t need the other one to get the Platinum Sinnoh Medal.) They have been both made available through other events (2023 Go Fest, Go Tour: Sinnoh, among others), so there’s a pretty high chance they will be available worldwide again outside of this paid ticket, though.

Step 1 of 2

• Explore 1 km (Espurr encounter)
• Catch 15 Pokémon (2 Golden Razz Berries)
• Complete 5 Field Research Tasks (1 Lucky Egg)
• Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (Shellos [East Sea] encounter)

Rewards: 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1,500 Stardust, 3,000 XP

Step 2 of 2

• Explore 1 km (Espurr encounter)
• Catch 15 Pokémon (2 Silver Pinap Berries)
• Complete 5 Field Research Tasks (1 Star Piece)
• Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (Shellos [West Sea] encounter)

Rewards: 2 Premium Battle Passes, 1,500 Stardust, 3,000 XP

Pokémon Go ’Stunning Styles’ event Field Research and rewards

During the Pokémon Go ’Stunning Styles’ event, players can engage in both free and premium Timed Research quests, each offering unique rewards such as encounters with Pokémon like Espurr, Clamperl, Morpeko, and regional variants of Shellos, along with valuable items like Stardust, Kubfu Candy, Lucky Eggs, and Premium Battle Passes. The free Timed Research involves completing tasks like winning raids and catching Pokémon to earn rewards including Morpeko and 10 Kubfu Candy, plus bonuses like extra candy per catch and increased chances for Candy XL. The premium paid Timed Research, available for $2, provides additional tasks and rewards, including encounters with East and West Sea Shellos forms and multiple Premium Battle Passes. Additionally, event-exclusive Field Research tasks can be obtained by spinning PokéStops, offering encounters with Pokémon such as Snorunt, Lechonk, Clamperl, and Morpeko, making the event a rich opportunity for collecting diverse Pokémon and valuable resources before it ends on April 7, 2025.

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Snorunt or Lechonk encounter)
• Evolve a Pokémon (Clamperl encounter)
• Power up Pokémon 5 times (Litleo encounter)
• Win a raid (Morpeko encounter)

Pokémon Go ’Stunning Styles’ event boosted spawns

During the Pokémon Go “Stunning Styles” event, which ran from April 3 to April 7, 2025, players experienced boosted spawns of Pokémon known for their different forms, specifically Castform and Burmy. These two Pokémon appeared more frequently in the wild, with Castform spawning in all four weather-dependent forms and Burmy appearing in its three cloak variations. The event also featured increased shiny encounter rates for Shellos and provided double XP for catching Pokémon, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Additionally, the event introduced the debut of Paldean Tauros with three regional forms and offered special research tasks, including a free Special Research to encounter the mythical Pokémon Marshadow.

These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:

• Castform
• Burmy

Pokémon Go ’Stunning Styles’ event raid targets

The Pokémon Go “Stunning Styles” event features a special raid lineup running from April 3 to April 7, 2025. One-star raids include West Sea Shellos (in the Western Hemisphere), East Sea Shellos (in the Eastern Hemisphere), Espurr, and Rockruff. Three-star raids spotlight the debut of Paldean Tauros in its three regional forms: Combat Breed (Iberian Peninsula), Blaze Breed (Eastern Hemisphere), and Aqua Breed (Western Hemisphere), alongside Decidueye and Hisuian Decidueye. These raids offer players a chance to battle and catch these stylish Pokémon variants during the event period.

The following changes to the raid schedule will take place as part of the event:

’Stunning Styles’ raid line-up

The “Stunning Styles” event in Pokémon GO features a diverse and exciting raid line-up that highlights Pokémon with various forms. One-star raids include Shellos (both West Sea and East Sea forms), Espurr, and Rockruff, offering players chances to catch these Pokémon with increased shiny rates. The three-star raids showcase the debut of Paldean Tauros in its three regional forms-Combat, Blaze, and Aqua-alongside Decidueye and Hisuian Decidueye. This line-up provides a great opportunity for trainers to battle and catch unique Pokémon forms and adds a fresh challenge with the regional exclusivity of Paldean Tauros.

How can I maximize my shiny Pokémon chances during the Stunning Styles event

To maximize your chances of catching shiny Pokémon during the Stunning Styles event in Pokémon GO, follow these key strategies:

• Catch Every Pokémon You Encounter: The more Pokémon you catch, the more “rolls” you get at shiny odds, which are typically around 1 in 450 for wild encounters. Using the Quick Catch method speeds up catching, allowing you to encounter more Pokémon in less time.

• Focus on Event-Spawning Pokémon: The Stunning Styles event features increased shiny odds for Shellos and the debut of Paldean Tauros forms, so prioritize catching these for better shiny chances.

• Take Advantage of Double XP and Bonuses: The event offers double catch XP and other bonuses that encourage more encounters, indirectly boosting shiny odds by increasing your total catches.

• Use Spawn-Boosting Effects: If you have access to Pokémon like Palkia with the Spatial Rend ability, activate it to double your spawn radius, increasing the number of Pokémon you can encounter and catch.

• Participate in Timed Research and Raids: Completing Timed Research tasks and joining raids during the event can expose you to shiny-capable Pokémon with higher shiny rates than wild encounters.

• Catch All Available Pokémon: Even if not shiny hunting, catching all available Pokémon maximizes your chances since every encounter is an opportunity for a shiny.

By combining high encounter volume, focusing on event Pokémon, and using spawn-boosting tools, you’ll significantly improve your odds of finding shinies during Stunning Styles.

How can I increase my chances of shiny Pokémon during the event

To increase your chances of encountering shiny Pokémon during the Stunning Styles event in Pokémon GO, consider these proven strategies:

• Participate in Special Event Activities: Events like Stunning Styles often boost shiny rates for featured Pokémon, sometimes improving odds from the base 1 in 450 to as good as 1 in 25 or even 1 in 10 during certain event tasks like Raid Days or Research Days.

• Join Legendary and Mega Raids: These raids offer significantly higher shiny odds, around 1 in 20 for Legendary raids and 1 in 60 for Mega raids, making them prime opportunities to snag shinies of rare Pokémon.

• Complete Timed Research and Field Research Tasks: These often reward encounters with shiny-capable Pokémon at boosted shiny rates, sometimes as high as 1 in 10, especially during event periods.

• Hatch Event-Specific Eggs: Eggs obtained during events can contain shiny Pokémon with better odds than wild encounters. Using multiple incubators and covering more distance increases your hatching volume and chances.

• Maximize Wild Encounters: The more Pokémon you catch, the more “rolls” you get at shiny odds. Use methods like Quick Catch to speed up encounters, play in areas with high spawn density, and take advantage of weather-boosted spawns to increase the number of encounters per hour.

• Use Lures and Incense: These items attract more Pokémon to your location, increasing encounter rates and thus your shiny chances during the event.

• Defeat Team GO Rocket Leaders: Shadow Pokémon from these battles have a higher shiny rate (~1 in 64), and the roster rotates, providing fresh shiny opportunities.

By combining these approaches-focusing on event-specific spawns, raids, research tasks, and maximizing encounters-you can significantly boost your shiny Pokémon odds during the Stunning Styles event.