Discover Pokémon of different forms with the Stunning Styles event! Marshadow makes their global debut, along with the Paldean forms of Tauros. Different Paldean Tauros forms will debut in different parts of the world, following the tradition of Tauros being region exclusive.
This guide details everything you need to know about the Pokémon GO Stunning Styles event, including full tasks and rewards for Timed Research and the new Marshadow Special Research story.
Stunning Styles
Date & Time 📅
Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses ⭐
2x XP for catching Pokémon
Increased chance to encounter Shiny West Sea Shellos and Shiny East Sea Shellos in their respective regions.
Pokémon Debut: Paldean Tauros Forms
The Wild Bull Pokémon Paldean Tauros will make its Pokémon GO debut! Each form will debut in a different region of the world.
Marshadow Global Debut
Special Research Story: A Striking Shadow will become available during the event! It will be available to all Trainers for free starting April 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Marshadow . This Special Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace. If you have already accessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2024–exclusive Special Research, completing this new Special Research will award you Marshadow Candy instead.
A Striking Shadow (1/6)
Tasks
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 50 Pokémon |
10×
Razz Berry
|
| Spin 50 PokéStops or Gyms |
Mankey
|
| Explore 10 km |
10×
Razz Berry
|
Stage Rewards
-
2000×
XP
-
Timburr
-
3×
Golden Razz Berry
A Striking Shadow (2/6)
Tasks
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Hatch 10 Eggs |
Duskull
|
| Earn 3 candies walking with your buddy |
10×
Razz Berry
|
| Send 10 Gifts to Friends |
Misdreavus
|
Stage Rewards
-
2000×
XP
-
Frillish
-
3×
Silver Pinap Berry
A Striking Shadow (3/6)
Tasks
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Use 3 Incense or Daily Adventure Incense |
10×
Great Ball
|
| Evolve 5 Pokémon |
Shuppet
|
| Complete 20 Field Research tasks |
3×
Pinap Berry
|
Stage Rewards
-
2000×
XP
-
Meditite
-
1500×
Stardust
A Striking Shadow (4/6)
Tasks
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win 5 Shadow Raids |
Mienfoo
|
| Defeat 10 Team GO Rocket members |
2×
Fast TM
|
| Use 15 supereffective Charged Attacks |
2×
Charge TM
|
Stage Rewards
-
2000×
XP
-
Makuhita
-
1500×
Stardust
A Striking Shadow (5/6)
Tasks
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 25,000 XP |
2×
Rare Candy
|
| Earn 25,000 Stardust |
2×
Rare Candy
|
| Make 5 Excellent Throws |
2×
Rare Candy
|
Stage Rewards
-
2000×
XP
-
Marshadow
-
1500×
Stardust
A Striking Shadow (5/6)
Tasks
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 10 km |
5×
Marshadow
Candy
|
| Power up Ghost-type Pokémon 10 times |
5×
Marshadow
Candy
|
| Power up Fighting-type Pokémon 10 times |
5×
Marshadow
Candy
|
Stage Rewards
-
2000×
XP
20 Marshadow Stickers
-
15×
Marshadow
Candy
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, and Castform will appear more frequently in their respective weather conditions:
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids:
Three-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in three-star raids:
Related raid guides: Decidueye, Hisuian Decidueye, Combat Breed Paldean Tauros, Aqua Breed Paldean Tauros, and Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros.
One-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in one-star raids:
You may even encounter Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc—if you’re lucky!
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 1 Candy while exploring with your Buddy |
Morpeko
|
| Catch 10 Pokémon | |
| Evolve 1 Pokémon |
Clamperl
|
| Power up your Pokémon n5 times |
Litleo
|
| Win 1 Raid Battle |
Morpeko
|
Stunning Styles Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available. Timed Research rewards include the following:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Win 3 Raids |
Espurr
|
| Evolve 5 Pokémon |
Clamperl
|
| Catch 30 Pokémon |
3000×
XP
|
| Power up Pokémon 10 times |
3000×
XP
|
Rewards
-
Morpeko
-
1500×
Stardust
-
10×
Kubfu
Candy
You will also get these bonuses for completing the research:
One additional Candy for successfully catching Pokémon after completing the Timed Research
Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon after completing the Timed Research
Stunning Styles 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. Timed Research rewards include the following:
Stunning Styles Premium Timed Research (1/2)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
Espurr
|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
2×
Golden Razz Berry
|
| Complete 5 Field Research tasks |
1×
Lucky Egg
|
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
East Sea Shellos
|
Rewards
-
2×
Premium Battle Pass
-
1500×
Stardust
-
3000×
XP
Stunning Styles Premium Timed Research (2/2)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 1km |
Espurr
|
| Catch 15 Pokémon |
2×
Silver Pinap Berry
|
| Complete 5 Field Research tasks |
1×
Star Piece
|
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms |
West Sea Shellos
|
Rewards
-
2×
Premium Battle Pass
-
1500×
Stardust
-
3000×
XP
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
PokéStop Showcases
Event themed Showcases will be available at at different PokéStops during the event.
Stunning Styles Ultra Ticket Box
The Stunning Styles Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$1.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). It includes an event ticket and three bonus Max Revives at no additional cost.
