Pokémon GO’s Adventure Week has officially returned for 2025, and it’s bigger than ever! This year’s edition of the annual event brings the debut of Toedscool and Toedscruel, introduces new shiny Pokémon, and adds unique biome-based wild spawns for an extra twist. Players can also complete the Adventure Week Timed Research quest for exclusive rewards — but only if they act before the event deadline.
Here’s a complete guide covering every quest step, field research task, wild spawn, and bonus available during Adventure Week 2025.
Adventure Week 2025 Event Details
- Start Date: Now live
- End Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
- Theme: Adventure and exploration
- New Pokémon: Toedscool and Toedscruel make their Pokémon GO debut
- New Shinies: Shiny Wiglett and Shiny Wugtrio
This year, Pokémon spawns differ based on your biome, making exploration even more exciting. Whether you’re in a bustling city or near a beach, there’s something unique to catch.
Adventure Week Timed Research Quest (Free)
The Adventure Week Timed Research is available to all players and must be completed by August 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Step 1 of 1: Tasks and Rewards
- Explore 1km – Drilbur encounter
- Explore 2km – Elgyem encounter
- Explore 3km – Smoliv encounter
- Explore 4km – Sandygast encounter
- Explore 5km – 15 Ultra Balls
- Use an Incense – Four Rare Candies
Completion Rewards:
- 5,000 XP
- 5,000 Stardust
- 1 Incense
Pro Tip: Try using Incense while walking to complete the distance tasks faster and maximize encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Adventure Week Field Research Tasks
Spin PokéStops during the event to pick up exclusive field research tasks:
- Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather Boost – Staryu, Trubbish, or Foongus encounter
- Catch 7 different species of Pokémon – 1 Rare Candy
- Explore 1km – 500 Stardust
- Explore 3km – Staryu, Trubbish, or Foongus encounter
These tasks are excellent for collecting Rare Candy and Stardust, which are always in high demand for powering up Pokémon.
Adventure Week Bonuses
During Adventure Week, players will enjoy several in-game perks:
- Double Catch XP – Great for leveling up fast
- Incense lasts two hours (except Daily Adventure Incense)
- New Shinies released: Wiglett and Wugtrio
- Debut Pokémon: Toedscool and Toedscruel
Toedscool and Toedscruel Debut
The adorable Toedscool and its evolution Toedscruel are making their first appearance in Pokémon GO during Adventure Week 2025.
- They resemble Tentacool and Tentacruel from Gen 1 but are actually completely unique Pokémon from Paldea (Gen 9).
- Check out our full guide on how to catch Toedscool and evolve it into Toedscruel for your Pokédex.
Wild Pokémon Spawns by Biome
Pokémon spawns vary depending on where you’re exploring. Here’s what you can expect:
Cities
- Snubbull
- Trubbish
- Elgyem
- Espurr
- Sizzlipede
Forests / Grasslands
- Skwovet
- Fidough
- Smoliv
- Tadbulb
- Toedscool
Mountains
- Gligar
- Hippopotas
- Drilbur
- Rufflet
Beaches / Water Areas
- Inkay
- Mareanie
- Dewpider
- Sandygast
- Wiglett
Expert Tip: Plan your exploration around different biomes to maximize your chances of encountering rare Pokémon like Toedscool, Wiglett, and Drilbur.
Adventure Week Pay-to-Play Research (Optional)
For players looking to grab even more rewards, a special paid research ticket is available for $1.99 (or local equivalent).
Key Details
- Cannot be purchased using PokéCoins.
- Can be gifted to players who are Great Friends or higher.
- Must be completed before August 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Step 1 of 1: Tasks and Rewards
- Use an Incense – Fidough encounter
- Catch 10 Pokémon – Two Incenses
- Catch 20 Pokémon – Rufflet encounter
- Earn 2,500 XP – Four Rare Candies
- Earn 5,000 XP – Sandygast encounter
- Explore 1km – 1 Incubator
- Explore 2km – Beldum encounter
Completion Rewards:
- 1,500 Stardust
- 3 Lucky Eggs
- Trubbish encounter
Is it worth it? The paid research is a great value if you’re after premium items like Lucky Eggs and Incubators, or want extra encounters with Pokémon like Beldum and Rufflet.
How to Make the Most of Adventure Week
- Stock up on Incense: Incense lasts two hours, making it easier to draw in rare Pokémon.
- Focus on biomes: Travel between cities, beaches, and forests to complete your collection.
- Save Lucky Eggs: Use them when claiming big XP rewards from research tasks and milestones.
- Team up with friends: Share paid research tickets and trade event Pokémon for better IVs.
Final Thoughts
Adventure Week 2025 is one of the most rewarding Pokémon GO events of the year, especially with the debut of Toedscool, increased wild spawns, and exciting shiny releases. With both free and paid research available, every Trainer can walk away with valuable items, rare Pokémon, and plenty of Stardust.
Don’t forget to finish your timed and field research by August 3 at 8:00 p.m. local time. And if you’re chasing Toedscool or shiny Wiglett, explore different biomes to increase your odds!
Which Adventure Week Pokémon are you most excited about? Share your catches and shiny luck with the community online!
