Discover everything about the “Small Yet Strong” event in Pokemon GO, featuring boosted spawns, special bonuses, and exclusive rewards!
It’s time to focus on the tiniest powerhouses in Pokemon GO with the Small Yet Strong event. From February 5 at 10:00 a.m. to February 8, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, you’ll find yourself surrounded by miniature yet mighty Pokemon. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss out on any of the action!
Everything About Pokemon GO Small Yet Strong
Event Bonuses
Get ready for double XP when you catch Pokemon during the event! That’s right—every time you catch a Pokemon, you’ll earn twice as many experience points. Plus, this event increases the chance of encountering XXS and XXL Pokemon in the wild. So, it’s time to embrace the small and large!
Wild Encounters – What’s Appearing?
The wild is going to be buzzing with some familiar faces and a few special ones. You’ll see Pokemon like Paras, Natu, Joltik, and more. But there’s something even more exciting—Flabebe!
- Red Flower Flabebe: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- Blue Flower Flabebe: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
- Yellow Flower Flabebe: Appearing in the Americas
And here’s the exciting part: If you’re lucky, you could even encounter White Flower Flabebe and Orange Flower Flabebe, no matter where you are!
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the debut of Shiny Nymble! You never know when luck will strike.
Pokemon Hatching from Eggs – Hatch Them All!
During the event, you’ll get the chance to hatch some of your favorite small Pokemon from 2 km Eggs:
- Togepi
- Azurill
- Budew
- Chingling
- Espurr
- Dedenne
And just like with wild encounters, there’s always a chance to hatch Shiny Pokemon, so make sure you’re checking those Eggs regularly!
Raids
If you’re up for some tougher challenges, check out the Five-Star Raids and Mega Raids happening during the event.
Five-Star Raids
- Dialga: Available until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
- Enamorus (Incarnate Forme): Starting February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Raids
- Mega Medicham: Available until February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
- Mega Tyranitar: Starting February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
As always, there’s a chance you might encounter Shiny Pokemon in these raids. So, if you’re up for the challenge, make sure you’re ready to battle!
Research – Get Rewards & Pokemon
There’s no shortage of research tasks during this event. Make sure to check out Field Research and Timed Research to get some cool rewards.
Field Research
Complete event-themed tasks to earn encounters with Burmy and Nymble. You might even get lucky and encounter Shiny Nymble!
Timed Research
Catch as many Pokemon as you can during the event to earn XP, Poke Balls, and more Pokemon encounters. These tasks will help you level up quickly while enjoying the event.
Collection Challenge
Don’t miss out on the Collection Challenge! This event-themed challenge will test your catching skills. If you complete it, you’ll earn Stardust and an encounter with Nymble. Make sure to track your progress and get it done before time runs out!
PokeStop Showcases
Keep your eyes peeled for PokeStop Showcases during the event. These special displays will feature event-themed Pokemon, giving you even more chances to encounter your favorite little creatures!
Looking For More?
Thank you for reading the article. We provide the latest news and create guides for Pokemon GO. Also, watch Deltia play on Twitch or visit the YouTube channel!