Pokemon Go keeps introducing fresh events every season, each with its own distinct theme and set of benefits. This season, called Might and Mastery, is launching the Stunning Styles Event, a limited-time occasion showcasing various Pokemon with different appearances or styles.
The Stunning Styles Event will take place over five days, starting from Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10 AM local time, and concluding on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8 PM local time. During this event, players can expect new Pokemon to debut, exclusive releases, and numerous in-game bonuses. The following guide provides all the details you need on these features.
How To Obtain Paldean Tauros In Pokemon Go
Paldean Tauros will make its first appearance in Pokemon Go during this event. It comes in three forms: Combat Breed, Blaze Breed, and Aqua Breed; each with its own type.
In Pokemon Go, you can encounter one of these forms depending on your region. Below is a table outlining each form and the corresponding region where you can find it.
|
Paldean Tauros Form |
Region Available In |
|---|---|
|
Combat Breed |
Iberian Peninsula |
|
Blaze Breed |
Eastern Hemisphere |
|
Aqua Breed |
Western Hemisphere |
During this event, you’ll also have the chance to battle Paldean Tauros in its own Three-Star Raid, defeating it to catch it.
Stunning Styles Event Bonuses
During the Stunning Styles Event, there will be two main bonuses for all players, provided at no cost. The first bonus offers double XP for each Pokemon you catch during this event.
Utilizing a Lucky Egg can help maximize your XP gains while catching Pokemon.
This item doubles all XP you earn for 30 minutes.
The second bonus offers better chances of encountering both Shiny West Sea Shellos and Shiny East Sea Shellos. You can find these in One-Star Raids and as research rewards during the event.
Event Wild Encounter Pokemon
Several Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during this event, all reflecting its theme. These include:
- Castform (Normal, Sunny, Rainy, and Snowy Forms)
- Burmy (Plant, Sandy, and Trash Cloak)
Event Raid Pokemon
Specific event-themed Pokemon will also be featured in Raids during the Stunning Styles Event, seen in both One-Star and Three-Star Raids. Below is a list of these Raid Pokemon along with their respective raid tiers.
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Raid Pokemon |
Raid Tier |
|---|---|
|
West Sea Shellos |
One-Star |
|
East Sea Shellos |
One-Star |
|
Espurr |
One-Star |
|
Rockruff |
One-Star |
|
Paldean Tauros |
Three-Star |
|
Decidueye |
Three-Star |
|
Hisuian Decidueye |
Three-Star |
Event Research
A Striking Shadow Special Research Story
A new Special Research Story will be available for all players who log into Pokemon Go starting Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10 AM local time, titled A Striking Shadow. Make sure to complete the tasks associated with this Special Research, which offer various rewards, including an encounter with Marshadow, a Mythical Pokemon.
There’s no deadline for completing this Special Research Story by the end of the Stunning Styles Event.
Once unlocked, you can take your time to finish it.
Free Timed Research
During this event, players will receive free Timed Research, which will require you to complete specific in-game tasks before the end of the Stunning Styles Event. Satisfying these tasks will reward you with:
- Encounters with Clamperl, Espurr, and Morpeko.
- Ten Kubfu Candy.
- One extra Candy for catching Pokemon (after completing this Timed Research).
- A higher chance of getting Candy XL when catching Pokemon (after completing this Timed Research).
Paid Timed Research
Players can unlock additional Timed Research for the Stunning Styles Event for a cost of $2.00 USD through the in-game shop. Completing the tasks associated with this Paid Timed Research will yield various in-game items and rewards, detailed below:
- Encounters with West Sea Shellos, East Sea Shellos, and Espurr.
- Four Premium Battle Passes.
- One Lucky Egg.
- One Star Piece.
Event Field Research Tasks
By spinning various PokeStops during the Stunning Styles Event, you can obtain Event Field Research Tasks that are exclusive to this event window. These tasks will involve completing specific in-game objectives, rewarding you with encounters of event-themed Pokemon upon completion.
