A pack of electrifying canine Pokémon is on the loose: Yamper makes its much-anticipated Pokémon Go debut during the whirlwind “Yamper’s Paw Prints” event, where Shiny dogs, doubled Stardust, and unique research tasks await for just three short days. Will you keep up as Yamper and Boltund leave their playful mark on the wild?
Below we detail the perks and bonuses for Pokémon Go’s “Yamper’s Paw Prints” event, including the Timed Research sets, boosted spawns, and Field Research.
Pokémon Go ’Yamper’s Paw Prints’ event Timed Research and reward
The ’Yamper’s Paw Prints’ event in Pokémon Go features special Timed Research tasks that are available each day of the event, with each set focused on catching and exploring with dog-themed Pokémon. Completing daily Timed Research-such as catching a specified number of Pokémon or using berries-rewards players with encounters with event-themed Pokémon like Poochyena, Furfrou, or Snubbull. Finishing the full set of daily tasks grants valuable rewards including a guaranteed Yamper encounter, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 Stardust. There is also a Premium Timed Research option available for purchase, offering extra tasks and rewards like incense and additional Yamper encounters, ideal for Trainers seeking more benefits during the event. Each Timed Research must be completed before midnight local time on its respective day to claim the rewards.
There are a few research sets as part of this event. There are three free sets, which will become available day by day as the event progresses.
Poochyena Timed Research
- Catch 15 Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
- Explore 1 km (Poochyena encounter)
- Catch 30 Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
- Catch 50 Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
Rewards: Yamper encounter, 3,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust
Additional Timed Research featuring Furfrou and Snubbull will roll out in coming days. We’ll update this guide when it becomes available.
’Yamper’s Paw Prints’ premium Timed Research
There’s also the usual $1 paid research that gives you four incense and two guaranteed Yamper encounters. While yes, it’s worth it for the coin value, I would personally only buy this if you really are itching for Yamper encounters.
Step 1 of 2
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Poochyena encounter)
- Power up Pokémon 5 times (Poochyena encounter)
- Make 5 nice throws (Furfrou encounter)
- Evolve a Pokémon (Rockruff encounter)
Rewards: Yamper encounter, 2 Incense, 3,000 Stardust
Step 2 of 2
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Poochyena encounter)
- Power up Pokémon 5 times (Poochyena encounter)
- Make 5 nice throws (Furfrou encounter)
- Evolve a Pokémon (Rockruff encounter)
Rewards: Yamper encounter, 2 Incense, 3,000 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Yamper’s Paw Prints’ event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go “Yamper’s Paw Prints” event, players can complete special Field Research tasks that include objectives like catching 10 Pokémon, exploring 1 km, and making an Excellent Throw. These tasks reward encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Poochyena, Electrike, Fidough, Furfrou, Yamper, Houndour, Lillipup, and Snubbull. Additionally, there are daily Timed Research quests offering guaranteed Yamper encounters along with Stardust and XP rewards. A premium Timed Research option is also available for purchase, providing extra rewards like additional incense and more Yamper encounters. This event offers great opportunities to catch new Pokémon debuting in the game, gain valuable Stardust, and earn XP through engaging research tasks.
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Poochyena, Electrike, or Fidough encounter)
- Explore 1 km (Houndour, Lillipup, or Fidough encounter)
- Make an excellent throw (Furfrou or Yamper encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Yamper’s Paw Prints’ event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go ’Yamper’s Paw Prints’ event, trainers will encounter boosted wild spawns of dog- and electric-themed Pokémon, including Growlithe, Hisuian Growlithe, Snubbull, Houndour, Poochyena, Electrike, Lillipup, Furfrou, Fidough, and the event debut of Yamper. Several of these, such as Snubbull, Poochyena, and Furfrou, offer increased shiny rates throughout the event, making them especially attractive for collectors. Yamper itself is a rarer spawn but can be found more frequently during this period, giving players their first opportunity to catch and evolve it into Boltund.
These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:
- Growlithe
- Hisuian Growlithe
- Snubbull*
- Houndour
- Poochyena*
- Electrike
- Lillipup
- Furfrou*
- Yamper
- Fidough
What new surprises does Yamper’s paw print event hold for Pokémon fans this summer
Yamper’s Paw Prints event brings several new surprises for Pokémon Go fans this summer:
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Yamper and its evolution Boltund make their Pokémon Go debuts, allowing players to catch and evolve these Galar-region canine Pokémon for the first time.
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Event-wide 2× Stardust bonus for all Pokémon caught, providing an excellent opportunity for players to stockpile Stardust.
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Increased encounters with dog-themed Pokémon, including Growlithe, Snubbull, Houndour, Poochyena, Electrike, Lillipup, Furfrou, Fidough, and the rarer Hisuian Growlithe and Yamper itself.
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Heightened shiny rates for Snubbull, Poochyena, and Furfrou, making this a great event for shiny hunters.
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Event-themed Field and Timed Research tasks that reward encounters with featured Pokémon, XP, and Stardust, with new free research sets released daily.
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A paid special research ($0.99) that grants extra Incense, more Yamper and Rockruff encounters (with Rockruff also shiny-eligible), and additional Stardust rewards.
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Strategic tips for players, such as stacking Stardust bonuses with Star Pieces and prioritizing Pinap Berries for faster evolution to Boltund.
Notably, Yamper is a rare wild spawn, making its encounter more special, with the option to pursue it through Field Research and possibly paid research rather than the usual egg or raid exclusivity.
These features combine collectible debuts, valuable rewards, increased shiny odds, and playful event design, delivering a distinctly canine-themed celebration for players of all levels.
What new Pokémon debut surprises does Yamper’s Paw Prints event include for fans
The main Pokémon debut surprise of Yamper’s Paw Prints event is the introduction of Yamper and its evolution Boltund from the Galar region, appearing in Pokémon Go for the first time. Players will have the opportunity to catch Yamper in the wild (though it is considered a rare spawn), encounter it through event Field Research tasks, and evolve it into Boltund using 50 Yamper Candy.
No other entirely new Pokémon species are debuting in this event; the focus is on Yamper and Boltund as fresh additions to the game, alongside standard event bonuses like increased shiny chances for several dog-themed existing Pokémon, special research tasks, and increased wild encounters of other canine Pokémon.
