Pokémon GO Sweet Swarm Event: Boosted Shiny Combee and Shiny Swirlix
The Pokémon GO Sweet Swarm 2025 is a global event running from August 3 to August 6, 2025. This event features boost chances of encountering Shiny Combee and Shiny Swirlix! On top of that, enjoy one hour Lure Modules that are more likely to attract event themed Pokémon.
This guide lists all the bonuses, research and shiny boosted Pokémon you can encounter during the Sweet Swarm event in Pokémon GO.
Quick event overview
Dates: August 3 (12 a.m.) – August 6 (11:59p.m.) local time
Bonuses: Incense last one hour, will attract event themed Pokémon
Shiny: Boosted shiny odds for Combee and Swirlix
Event Details
Date & Time
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Pokémon GO Sweet Swarm (2025) event runs from Sunday, August 3, at 12:00 a.m. to Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:50 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active during the Adventure Week event:
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Boosted chance to encounter Shiny Combee and Shiny Swirlix -
Incense will last for one hour. -
Lure Modules are more likely to attract event-themed Pokémon.
Boosted Shiny Pokémon
Event-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks will award encounters with the featured Pokémon:
Combee has two different forms, male and female, with only the female able to evolve. Keep an eye out for the orange triangle on their lower face!
Timed Research
Timed Research will also be available during certain days. This Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, and more.
August 3 at 12:00 a.m. – August 4 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Encounters with the featured Pokémon: Swirlix
- 3,000 Stardust
- 25 Pinap Berries
August 5 at 12:00 a.m. – August 6 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Encounters with the featured Pokémon: Combee
- 500 XP
- 3,000 Stardust
- One Lure Module
Note on Timed Research
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before 11:59 p.m. local time for each Timed Research.
Field Research
Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Tips for the Adventure Week Event
- Catch every Combee to maximize your Stardust gains, it rewards additional Stardust when caught!
- Shiny check every Combee and Swirlix to maximise your shiny chances
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the dates for the Sweet Swarm event in Pokémon GO?
The Water Festival event runs from August 3 at 12:00 a.m. local time to August 6 at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Which Pokémon have a shiny boost during Sweet Swarm?
Combee and Swirlix have boosted shiny odds during the Sweet Swarm event.
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