Updates
Level 3 of Fidough Fetch Challenge is progressing Nicely! Keep those Nice Throws going, we need ~85 million more to unlock Level 3 bonuses:
- 🐶 Pokémon will appear in the wild.
- ⭐ 2.5x Catch XP
- 🔍 Additional Event themed Field Research task
Trainers! The Fidough Fetch event brings a unique challenge: complete Global Challenges with fellow trainers around the world in an effort to unlock the Pokémon GO debut of Fidough, the Puppy Pokémon!
The event has four levels of challenges to complete, with each level unlocking more and more bonuses. Get ready to catch, to throw, and to curve in order to help out fellow Trainers across the globe!
Fidough Fetch
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Starts 📅 – Friday, January 3, at 3:00 p.m. PST
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Ends 📅 – Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. PST
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Increased chance to encounter Shiny Voltorb and Shiny Electrike.
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Different XP rewards will unlock based on the Global Challenge level
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Different Stardust rewards will unlock based on the Global Challenge level
Fidough and Dachsbun Debut
If we reach Level 2, Fidough, the Puppy Pokémon, and their evolution, Dachsbun, the Dog Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debut! Fidough and Dachsbun are pure Fairy type Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region.
You can use 50 Fidough Candy to evolve Fidough into Dachsbun.
Global Challenges
Global Challenges will take place throughout the Fidough Fetch event! Work with Trainers around the world to make Nice Throws to unlock bonuses for all to enjoy! Once a challenge is completed, special bonuses will be unlocked for the remainder of the event and the next Global Challenge will begin.
Level 1 Reward
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2× XP for catching Pokémon.
Level 2 Reward
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The Puppy Pokémon Fidough and its Evolution, Dachsbun, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
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An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available.
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Level 3 Rewards
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Additional Pokémon will appear in the wild.
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An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available.
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2.5× XP for catching Pokémon.
Level 4 Rewards
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Additional Pokémon will appear in the wild: Hisuian Growlithe and Greavard
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An additional event-themed Field Research task will be available.
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2.5× XP for catching Pokémon.
Level 5 Rewards
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3× XP for catching Pokémon.
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3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Level 6 Rewards
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4× XP for catching Pokémon.
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4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, Poké Balls, Great Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
| Field Research | Rewards |
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| Follow a Route | |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | |
| Make 5 Nice Throws |
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Fidough and Dachsbun in PvP
When we first saw Dachsbun, it initially appeared as a generic Fairy-type Pokémon, with honestly, little to no PvP potential. However, on second look, its stats allow it the potential to become one of the best Charmers in PvP.
> Full Detailed PvP Breakdown of Dachsbun
🔵 Great League
In Great League, Dachsbun’s bulk outperforms a large number of comparable Pokémon, which gives it a strong starting point. Charm is the move of choice, even with its measly energy generation. When it comes to charge moves, Dachsbun has access to Psychic Fangs and Body Slam, both of which are great moves.
Despite not being as exciting as Wigglytuff, we most definitely DO recommend Dachsbun in Great League. It might just be the best all-around Charmer now.
🟡 Ultra League
It is too expensive to power up, and it doesn’t reach 2500 CP anyway, which means it’s not worth the effort. Keep your Dachsbun in the Great League range, where it can perform optimally.
🟣 Master League
Same story as Ultra League.
🧸 Little League
Both Dachsbun and Fidough work great in Little League. Go with Charm + Psychic Fangs, and you should be all set for success. Fidough actually has more bulk in this CP range than Dachsbun.
