Get ready, Trainers! The Pokémon GO Ultra Unlock: Better Together event is set to ignite your summer from July 17 to July 22, 2024, bringing the adorable new debut of Tandemaus and its evolution Maushold into the game for the very first time. With quadruple catch XP, double catch candy, and friendship levels soaring faster than ever, this event promises a perfect storm of rewards and excitement for every Pokémon GO fan eager to catch, evolve, and bond with their Pokémon like never before.
Tandemaus is mainly obtainable through completing Timed and Field Research, not from spawns. Tandemaus does come from nearly every event Field Research during the event, so keep your eyes peeled for those little mice. You can also get Tandemaus as a reward for doing Party Play challenges.
There’s also a paid premium Timed Research for “Grow Together,” which will reward you with more Tandemaus, as well as Lucky Eggs and Rare Candies, for $4.99.
Below, we list out the perks from the Pokémon Go “Better Together” event, including the Timed Research, event Field Research, and spawns.
Pokémon Go ’Better Together’ event Timed Research and rewards
The Pokémon Go “Better Together” event, part of the Ultra Unlock series running from July 17 to July 22, 2024, features a special Timed Research quest that offers players various rewards including encounters with the newly introduced Gen 9 Pokémon, Tandemaus. Completing the Timed Research tasks rewards players with Stardust, XP, and Tandemaus encounters, encouraging catching, evolving, and trading Pokémon. The event also boosts catch XP by 4×, catch candy by 2×, and accelerates friendship level increases when opening gifts, trading, or battling together. These bonuses, combined with exclusive Field Research tasks and Party Play encounters, make the event a prime opportunity to collect rewards and experience the new Pokémon family debuting in the game.
’Better Together’ step 1 of 2
- Catch 30 Pokémon (Sneasel encounter)
- Complete 5 Field Research tasks (Marowak encounter)
- Explore 3 km (Raichu encounter)
- Earn 20,000 XP (Yamask encounter)
Rewards: 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, Tandemaus encounter
’Better Together’ step 2 of 2
- Catch 30 Pokémon (Hisuian Sneasel encounter)
- Complete 5 Field Research tasks (Alolan Marowak encounter)
- Explore 3 km (Alolan Raichu encounter)
- Earn 20,000 XP (Galarian Yamask encounter)
Rewards: 10,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, Tandemaus encounter
Pokémon Go ’Better Together’ event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go “Better Together” Ultra Unlock event, players can complete special Field Research tasks that involve activities such as catching 10 Pokémon, evolving a Pokémon, powering up Pokémon multiple times, sending gifts to friends, trading Pokémon, and spinning PokéStops or Gyms. Completing these tasks rewards players with encounters with event-themed Pokémon including Tandemaus, Koffing, Combee, Slowpoke variants, Voltorb variants, Darumaka variants, Vanillite, and Deino. Additionally, the event features Timed Research with tasks like catching Pokémon, completing Field Research, exploring distances, and earning XP, with rewards including Stardust, XP, and multiple encounters with Tandemaus. The event also offers bonuses such as 4× catch XP and 2× catch candy, making it an excellent opportunity to level up and collect rare Pokémon.
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Koffing, Combee, or Tandemaus encounter)
- Evolve a Pokémon (Slowpoke, Galarian Slowpoke, or Tandemaus encounter)
- Power up Pokémon 5 times (Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb, or Tandemaus encounter)
- Send 2 gifts to friends (Darumaka, Galarian Darumaka, or Tandemaus encounter)
- Trade a Pokémon (Tandemaus encounter)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (2 Potions, 5 Poké Balls, 500 Stardust, or a Tandemaus encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Better Together’ event boosted spawns
The Pokémon Go “Better Together” Ultra Unlock event, running from July 17 to July 22, 2024, featured significantly boosted spawns of various Pokémon, including Vulpix, Alolan Vulpix, Diglett, Alolan Diglett, Meowth, Alolan Meowth, Galarian Meowth, Exeggcute, Wooper, Paldean Wooper, Zigzagoon, Galarian Zigzagoon, Combee, Binacle, Magneton, Alolan Exeggutor, and Klink. This increase in spawn rates provided players with ample opportunities to catch these Pokémon in the wild, alongside the debut of Tandemaus and its evolution Maushold, which were primarily obtained through research tasks and Party Play challenges. The event also included bonuses such as quadruple catch XP, double catch candy, and faster friendship level progression, making it an excellent time for players to level up and expand their collections.
These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:
- Vulpix
- Alolan Vulpix
- Diglett
- Alolan Diglett
- Meowth
- Alolan Meowth
- Galarian Meowth
- Exeggcute
- Wooper
- Paldean Wooper
- Zigzagoon
- Galarian Zigzagoon
- Combee
- Binacle
- Magneton
- Alolan Exeggutor
- Klink
Pokémon Go ’Better Together’ event raid targets
During the Pokémon Go ’Better Together’ Ultra Unlock event, raid targets include seven event-themed Pokémon appearing in both One-Star and Three-Star raids. The One-Star raid bosses are Unown B, Unown T, Hisuian Growlithe, and Alolan Grimer, while the Three-Star raid bosses feature Hisuian Typhlosion, Hisuian Samurott, and Hisuian Decidueye. These raids provide players with a chance to catch these unique forms and add them to their collections during the event running from July 17 to July 22, 2024.
How will Tandemaus’s debut change my Pokémon GO team dynamics
Tandemaus’s debut in Pokémon GO introduces a unique Normal-type Pokémon that evolves into Maushold, adding fresh dynamics to your team strategy. Unlike typical evolutions, Tandemaus evolves into Maushold by gaining experience through battles while in your party, rather than just by candy alone, making active use in raids and battles crucial to unlock its evolution. Maushold’s “Family of Three” form, a rare variant, brings novelty and potential strategic variety to your lineup, especially with its unique typing and moveset from Gen 9. Since Tandemaus is not found in the wild and is mainly obtained through timed research and Party Play challenges during the event, incorporating it into your team requires focused event participation. This new addition encourages more cooperative play and tactical engagement, enhancing both your battle and collection experience in Pokémon GO.
Will Tandemaus’s debut lead to more team synergy with family Pokémon in battles
Tandemaus’s debut in Pokémon GO is likely to enhance team synergy with family-themed Pokémon in battles, thanks to its unique evolution into Maushold, which comes in two forms: the common Family of Four and the rarer Family of Three. This family dynamic is reflected in Maushold’s battle behavior, where it fights as a cohesive unit, potentially offering new strategic advantages such as coordinated moves and buffs that emphasize teamwork. The evolution method-leveling Tandemaus through battles while in your party-encourages active use and bonding, which aligns well with synergy-focused team play. Moreover, the event’s emphasis on friendship bonuses and cooperative Party Play challenges further supports building stronger team connections, making Tandemaus and Maushold a natural fit for teams that leverage family or group synergy in raids and battles.
