The Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2025 is a global event running from July 29 to August 3, 2025. This event introduces Toedscool to Pokémon GO, along with the debut of Shiny Wiglett! On top of that, enjoy bonuses 2x XP for catching Pokémon and two hour long Incense.
This guide lists all the wild spawns, raids, bonuses, research and shiny debut Pokémon you can encounter during the Adventure Week 2025 event in Pokémon GO.
Quick event overview
- 📅 Dates: July 29 (10 a.m.) – August 3 (8 p.m.) local time
- ⭐ Bonuses: Incense last 2 hours, 2x XP for catching Pokémon
- ✨ Shiny: Debut of Shiny Wiglett
- 🆕 Debuts: Toedscool and Toedscruel
Event Details
Adventure Week is a recurring themed event in Pokémon GO that celebrates Rock-type Pokémon. First introduced in 2017, it typically features increased Rock-type spawns, Fossil Pokémon, and the debut of Rock-type Pokémon. In 2025, Adventure Week brings the debut of Toescool, Shiny Wiglett, and biome specific wild spawns.
Date & Time
Pokémon GO Adventure Week (2025) event runs from Tuesday, July 29, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the Adventure Week event:
Debut of Toedscool
Debut of Shiny Wiglett
Incense will last for two hours.
2x XP for catching Pokémon
Pokémon Debuts
Toedscool debut in Pokémon GO
Toedscool, the Woodear Pokémon, makes their Pokémon GO debut during Adventure Week!
How to get Toedscool and Toedscruel
- Toedscool will be available as a wild encounter in Forests or Grassland biomes
- You can use 50 candy to evolve Toedscool into Toedscruel
Shiny Wiglett
Shiny Wiglett will be available for the first time during Adventure Week! Wiglett is an awesome golden shiny with a blue nose, and Wugtrio becomes bright blue with a golden nose.
| Shiny Wiglett | Shiny Wugtrio |
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Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild in specific biomes:
Cities
Some Trainers may even encounter the following:
Forests or Grasslands
Some Trainers may even encounter the following:
Mountains
Some Trainers may even encounter the following:
Beaches or Water
Field Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
|
| Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost | |
| Catch 7 different species of Pokémon |
|
| Explore 3km |
Timed Research
Free Timed Research
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
Drilbur
|
| Explore 2km |
Elgyem
|
| Explore 3km |
Smoliv
|
| Explore 4km |
Sandygast
|
| Explore 5km |
15×
Ultra Ball
|
| Use an Incense |
4×
Rare Candy
|
Rewards
-
5000×
Stardust
-
5000×
XP
-
1×
Candy
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Timed Research rewards include the following:
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Use an Incense |
Fidough
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
2×
Incense
|
| Catch 20 Pokémon |
Rufflet
|
| Earn 2,500 XP |
4×
Rare Candy
|
| Earn 5,000 XP |
Sandygast
|
| Explore 1km |
1×
Incubator
|
| Explore 2km |
Beldum
|
Rewards
-
1500×
Stardust
-
Trubbish
-
3×
Candy
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Adventure Week Ultra Ticket Box
The Adventure Week Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and three bonus
Max Potions at no additional cost.
Tips for the Adventure Week Event
- Catch everything you can to maximize the XP bonus
- Travel to different biomes to take advantage of the different wild spawns
- Click on every Wiglett you see!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the dates for the Adventure Week event in Pokémon GO?
The Water Festival event runs from July 29 at 10:00 a.m. local time to August 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Which Pokémon have a shiny debut during Adventure Week?
Wiglett has their shiny form debut during the Adventure Week event.
How can I find Toedscool in Pokémon GO?
Toedscool can be found as a rare spawn in forest and grassland biomes during the event.
