Get cuddly and snuggly with the Fuzzy Buddy Research Day! Complete event themed field research to earn encounters with Pancham, Teddiursa, Cubchoo and Stufful, the cutest fuzzy Pokémon around.
Fuzzy Buddy Research Day
Date & Time 📅
Saturday, March, 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses ⭐
Spin Pokestops to earn event themed field research tasks
You'll have an increased chance of encountering shiny Pancham, Teddiursa, Cubchoo and Stufful
Featured Pokémon
Event-themed Field Research tasks will award encounters with the featured Pokémon:
| Pokémon | CP Range | Shiny |
|---|---|---|
Pancham
|
597 CP – 638 CP |  |
Teddiursa
|
530 CP – 569 CP |  |
Cubchoo
|
422 CP – 458 CP |  |
Stufful
|
540 CP – 579 CP |  |
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
Field Research
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Battle in a Gym | |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | |
| Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy | |
| Earn 3 hearts with your buddy | |
| Make a Great Curveball Throw | |
| Make 3 Curveball Throws in a row | |
| Make 3 Nice Throws in a row | |
| Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws | |
| Make 3 Great Throws | |
| Make 5 Curveball Throws | |
| Power up Pokémon 3 times | |
| Send 3 Gifts and add a sticker to each | |
| Spin 2 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Use a supereffective Charged Attack | |
| Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokémon | |
| Use 3 Pinap Berries to help catch Pokémon |
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of your choice of the featured Pokémon! After completing your first Timed Research, you can select another of the featured Pokémon for a second Timed Research opportunity.
Fuzzy Buddy Research Day (1/2)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete a Field Research task |
Pancham
|
| Complete a Field Research task |
Teddiursa
|
| Complete a Field Research task |
Cubchoo
|
| Complete a Field Research task |
Stufful
|
Fuzzy Buddy Research Day: Make a choice
Pick between researching Pancham, Teddiursa, Cubchoo and Stufful.
Fuzzy Buddy Research Day (2/2)
Encounters in this stage depend on which Pokémon you picked in the branched choices step before.
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Complete 1 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 2 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 3 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 4 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 5 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 6 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 7 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 8 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 9 Field Research Task | |
| Complete 10 Field Research Task |
Notes
- Pokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event!
- Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Note for City Safari Participants
Trainers participating in Pokémon GO City Safari on March 29 won’t miss out on this event. The Fuzzy Buddy Research Day Field Research will still take place from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
