Buddy Up

Buddy Up is an event in Pokémon GO focusing on the Buddy Pokémon.

Features

 * Buddy Pokémon brought surprises more often and new kind of gifts
 * The distance to earn Buddy Candy and hearts was halved
 * Easier to get the buddy excited
 * Double the time buddy was on the map when fed (6 hours)
 * Double XP for evolving Pokémon

Featured Pokémon
Following Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild. Region-exclusive Pokémon Volbeat and Illumise could appear worldwide.

Moreover, these Shiny Pokémon were released with the start of the event.

Additionally, 5-km Eggs obtained during the event would hatch more of these Pokémon

The following Raid Bosses were available during this event.

Field Research event tasks
There were several Field Research tasks exclusively for the duration of the event.

Shop special offer
The following offers were available from the shop from the start of the event.