"Pokémon Go" is hosting a "Small Yet Strong" event starting on Feb. 5. It will run until Feb. 8. It celebrates small yet powerful Pokémon, including some new additions: the shiny versions of Nymble and Lokix, better chances to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon, and higher rewards.
For bug catchers who don't want to miss this opportunity, here's what you need to know about this new event.
Shiny Nymble and Lokix Debut
One of the key features of this "Small Yet Strong" event is the addition of Shiny Nymble and its evolved form, Lokix. With this event, players will find a higher likelihood of encountering wild shiny Pokémon versions of these and other Pokémon during the event—a new chance at adding these rarities to your collection.
Event Rewards: Earn Double XP and More Pokémon Size Variations
The whole event will grant doubled XP for catching Pokémon, which is an excellent time to level up fast. There's also an increased chance of encountering XXS (extra small) and XXL (extra large) Pokémon, adding a fun twist to your Pokémon hunting. The size variations are not just cosmetic; they might also play a role in certain challenges and research tasks.
Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
According to Polygon, the "Small Yet Strong" event features unique Timed Research that you can complete for the following rewards. Here's what you'd find in the tasks and rewards: '
Small Yet Strong' Step 1 of 3
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Joltik encounter)
- Make 10 Nice Throws (Tadbulb encounter)
- Complete 3 Field Research Tasks (Tynamo encounter)
Rewards: Burmy (plant) encounter, 500 XP, 15 Poké Balls
'Small Yet Strong' Step 2 of 3
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Nymble encounter)
- Make 10 Great Throws (Nymble encounter)
- Complete 5 Field Research Tasks (Nymble encounter)
Rewards: Burmy (sandy) encounter, 1,000 XP, 15 Poké Balls
'Small Yet Strong' Step 3 of 3
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Nymble encounter)
- Catch 15 Pokémon (Nymble encounter)
- Catch 20 Pokémon (Nymble encounter)
- Catch 25 Pokémon (Nymble encounter)
- Catch 30 Pokémon (Nymble encounter)
Rewards: Burmy (trash) encounter, 1,500 XP, 15 Poké Balls
Collection Challenges: Catch the Burmy Forms
You can also find Collection Challenges during the event, which involve catching various forms of Burmy. These are easy to complete, but the rewards are worth it:
- Burmy (Plant)
- Burmy (Sandy)
- Burmy (Trash)
Rewards: Nymble encounter, 1,000 Stardust
Field Research Tasks and Encounter Rewards
During the event, Field Research Tasks will also reward encounters with certain Pokémon. Here are some potential tasks and their rewards:
- Catch 5 Different Species of Pokémon (Burmy encounter)
- Hatch an Egg (Nymble encounter)
- Throw 10 Nice Throws (Nymble encounter)
- Power Up Pokémon 10 Times (Nymble encounter)
Increased Spawn Rates During the Event
Several Pokémon will be spawning more frequently during the event, thus providing players with a better chance to encounter rare ones. Among these are the following:
- Paras
- Natu
- Burmy
- Joltik
- Tynamo
- Flabébé
- Nymble
Moreover, there is a higher possibility of encountering shiny versions of these Pokémon in the wild; therefore, this is a chance to fill your shiny collection.
If you're one of the lucky ones to hatch some eggs during the event, you might find the following Pokémon emerging from 2 km eggs:
- Togepi
- Azurill
- Budew
- Chingling
- Espurr
- Dedenne
Maximize the 'Small Yet Strong' Event
Pokémon Go's "Small Yet Strong" event gives a grand opportunity to catch unique Pokémon, leveling up with double XP, and exciting research tasks.
Availing of the new shiny Pokémon, increased spawn rates, and exclusive rewards-all imperatives make this event a no-brainer. Take full advantage of these bonuses and catch as many XXS and XXL Pokémon as you can before it expires on Feb. 8.
In the meantime, let's hope that "Pokemon GO's Adventure Week" will be launched as early as late July.
