The Pokémon GO Sweet Swarm 2025 is a global event running from August 3 to August 6, 2025. This event features boost chances of encountering Shiny Combee and Shiny Swirlix! On top of that, enjoy one hour Lure Modules that are more likely to attract event themed Pokémon. This guide lists all the bonuses, research and shiny boosted Pokémon you can encounter during the Sweet Swarm event in Pokémon GO.
Don’t forget – Gigantamax Butterfree Max Battle Day happens on August 3 as well!
Quick event overview
- 📅 Dates: August 3 (12 a.m.) – August 6 (11:59p.m.) local time
- ⭐ Bonuses: Incense last one hour, will attract event themed Pokémon
- ✨ Shiny: Boosted shiny odds for Combee and Swirlix
Event Details
Date & Time
Pokémon GO Sweet Swarm (2025) event runs from Sunday, August 3, at 12:00 a.m. to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:50 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the Adventure Week event:
Boosted chance to encounter Shiny Combee and Shiny Swirlix
Incense will last for one hour.
Lure Modules are more likely to attract Combee and Swirlix Pokémon.
Boosted Shiny Pokémon
Event-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks will award encounters with the featured Pokémon:
How to spot the female Combee
- Combee has two different forms, male and female, with only the Female able to evolve.
- Femalee Combee has an orange triangle on their lower face!
- Male Combee is more common (87.5% of all Combee spawns compared to the 12.5% female) and can not evolve.
Shiny Combee and Swirlix family comparison
Here is a visual guide to recognising shiny Combee, Vespiqueen, Swirlix and Slurpuff in Pokémon GO:
Timed Research
Timed Research will also be available during certain days, featuring both Swirlix and Combee on different days:
- Swirlix will be featured August 3 and August 4
- Combee will be featured August 5 and August 6
This Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, and more.
Sweet Swarm: Swirlix Timed Research
📅 Available: August 3 at 12:00 a.m. – August 4 at 11:59 p.m. local time
Sweet Swarm: Swirlix (1/2)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
Swirlix
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Swirlix
|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
Swirlix
|
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
Swirlix
|
Rewards
-
Swirlix
-
500×
Stardust
-
10×
Pinap Berry
Sweet Swarm: Swirlix (2/2)
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Send 3 Gifts to Friends |
Swirlix
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Swirlix
|
| Power up Pokémon 10 times |
Swirlix
|
| Evolve a Pokémon |
Swirlix
|
Rewards
-
Swirlix
-
2500×
Stardust
-
15×
Pinap Berry
Sweet Swarm: Combee Timed Research
📅 Available: August 5 at 12:00 a.m. – August 6 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Encounters with the featured Pokémon: Combee
- 500 XP
- 3,000 Stardust
- One Lure Module
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 11:59 p.m. local time for each Timed Research.
Field Research
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
| Task | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | |
| Evolve a Pokémon | |
| Power up Pokémon 3 times | |
| Send 2 Gifts to Friends |
Tips for the Adventure Week Event
- Catch every Combee to maximize your Stardust gains, it rewards additional Stardust when caught!
- Shiny check every Combee and Swirlix to maximise your shiny chances
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the dates for the Sweet Swarm event in Pokémon GO?
The Water Festival event runs from August 3 at 12:00 a.m. local time to August 6 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Which Pokémon have a shiny boost during Sweet Swarm?
Combee and Swirlix have boosted shiny odds during the Sweet Swarm event.
