Pokémon GO’s Small Yet Strong event brings big things in small packages! Starting with February 5, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Nymble!
Flabébé will be appearing in the wild more frequently, Mega Tyranitar and Enamorus will dominate the Raids, and you will have increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild!
Small Yet Strong
📅 Date and Time
Wednesday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
⭐ Bonuses
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2× XP for catching Pokémon.
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Increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.
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Different colored Flabébé appearing in the wild depending on where you are.
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Shiny Nymble debut
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Flabébé around the world
Flabébé with differently colored flowers will also be appearing in the wild depending on where you are in the world:
- Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
- Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas
If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.
Shiny Nymble
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Nymble—if you’re lucky! Shiny Nymble can be evolved into Shiny Lokix!
Raids
Five-Star Raids
- Dialga until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
- Enamorus (Incarnate Forme) beginning February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Raids
- Mega Medicham until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
- Mega Tyranitar beginning February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs:
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with Burmy and Nymble.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | |
| Hatch an Egg |
Nymble
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| Make 10 Nice Throws |
Nymble
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| Power up Pokémon 10 times |
Nymble
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Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Catch Pokémon to earn XP, Poké Balls, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Small Yet Strong Timed Research (1/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Joltik
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| Make 10 Nice Throws |
Tadbulb
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| Complete 3 Field Research Tasks |
Tynamo
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Rewards
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Burmy (Plant)
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500×
XP
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15×
Poke Ball
Small Yet Strong Timed Research (2/3)
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch 5 Pokémon |
Nymble
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| Make 10 Great Throws |
Nymble
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| Complete 5 Field Research Tasks |
Nymble
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Rewards
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Burmy (Sandy)
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1000×
XP
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15×
Poke Ball
Small Yet Strong Timed Research (3/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon |
Nymble
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| Catch 15 Pokémon |
Nymble
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| Catch 20 Pokémon |
Nymble
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| Catch 25 Pokémon |
Nymble
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| Catch 30 Pokémon |
Nymble
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Rewards
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Burmy (Trash)
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1500×
XP
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15×
Poke Ball
Collection Challenge
An event-themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust and an encounter with Nymble.
Small Yet Strong Collection Challenge
| Task | Reward |
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| Catch a Burmy Plant Cloak |
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| Catch a Burmy Sandy Cloak | |
| Catch a Burmy Trash Cloak |
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) or more!
