Buddy Up

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

Features

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

Featured Pokémon
Following Pokémon have increased spawn rates in the wild. Region-exclusive Pokémon Volbeat and Illumise can 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

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