Stardust Blast 2019 is a special event in Pokemon GO that features 2× Hatch Stardust, 2× Catch Stardust, 2× Stardust from Team GO Rocket battles and guaranteed 2,000 Stardust from raids. The event lasts from Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
Event | Stardust Blast 2019 |
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Date + Time | From Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) |
Bonuses |
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Stardust Blast is an excellent opportunity to amass obscene amounts of Stardust, as most Stardust yielding in-game actions are increased. From catching and raiding to hatching, almost anything you do in Pokemon GO will yield double Stardust. Our The Ultimate Stardust Guide: Farming, Trading, Second Charge Move, Powering Up guide is an excellent write up that covers everything you need to know about farming Stardust.
Below is a chart on the amount of dust catching Pokémon rewards you with (no 2x bonus).
Base Evolution | Second Evolution | Third Evolution | |
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No weather boost | 100 | 300 | 500 |
Weather boost | 125 | 375 | 625 |
No weather boost, with a star piece | 150 | 450 | 750 |
Weather boost, with a star piece | 187 | 562 | 937 |
The amount of stardust scales with the distance egg you hatch, the chart below provides details (no 2x bonus).
Without Star Piece | With Star Piece | |
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2km Egg | 400-800 | 600-1200 |
5km and 7km Egg | 800-1600 | 1200-2400 |
10km Egg | 1600-3200 | 2400- 4800 |
Suggested reading to prepare for the event:
- How to Conserve Stardust and Spend it Efficiently
- Let’s talk about Stardust: Needed Now More Than Ever
- Let’s Talk About Stardust Part 2: The Struggle Is Real
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Official announcement
Trainers,
Stardust everywhere—what a sight! Look forward to some exciting Stardust bonuses coming soon that will help you power up and trade your Pokémon.
Date + Time
- From Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) to Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
Bonuses
- 2× Hatch Stardust
- 2× Catch Stardust
- 2× Stardust from Team GO Rocket battles
- Guaranteed 2,000 Stardust from raids
Get to hatching, catching, battling, and raiding, Trainers! These bonuses will have their shining moment before leaving soon. Stay safe, and happy exploring!