Pokémon Go Yamper’s Paw Prints Event: All Bonuses, Shiny Chances, and Research Tasks Explained

Pokémon Go fans, get ready for some puppy-powered action! The brand-new “Yamper’s Paw Prints” event is live from June 20th to 22nd, and it’s bringing loads of fun, rewards, and – most importantly – the debut of Yamper and its evolution, Boltund. This is a quick event, so don’t miss your chance to catch all the puppy Pokémon and grab some sweet bonuses.

• All about the new Yamper’s Paw Prints event
• Timed Research tasks and rewards
• Paid premium research details
• Field Research and boosted Pokémon spawns
• Shiny Pokémon chances

Pokémon Go “Yamper’s Paw Prints” – Main Perks & Bonuses

First up, during the event you’ll get doubled Stardust for catching Pokémon. That’s a great way to stock up, especially since this bonus will overlap with the Jangmo-o Community Day on Saturday. The real stars, though, are Yamper and Boltund, making their first appearance in Pokémon Go!

Timed Research – Free and Premium Tasks

There are three free Timed Research sets rolling out day by day. The first one is all about Poochyena, and here’s what you need to do:

• Catch 15 Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
• Explore 1 km (Poochyena encounter)
• Catch 30 Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
• Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)
• Catch 50 Pokémon (Poochyena encounter)

Complete these and you’ll get a Yamper encounter, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 Stardust. More research featuring Furfrou and Snubbull is coming soon, so keep checking back for updates.

Paid Premium Timed Research

If you’re after even more Yamper, there’s a premium research for $1 that guarantees two Yamper encounters and four Incense. Here’s a quick look at the steps:

Step 1:

• Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
• Catch 10 Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
• Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Poochyena encounter)
• Power up Pokémon 5 times (Poochyena encounter)
• Make 5 nice throws (Furfrou encounter)
• Evolve a Pokémon (Rockruff encounter)

Rewards: Yamper encounter, 2 Incense, 3,000 Stardust

Step 2:

• Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
• Catch 10 Pokémon (Snubbull encounter)
• Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (Poochyena encounter)
• Power up Pokémon 5 times (Poochyena encounter)
• Make 5 nice throws (Furfrou encounter)
• Evolve a Pokémon (Rockruff encounter)

Rewards: Yamper encounter, 2 Incense, 3,000 Stardust

Field Research Tasks & Rewards

Spin PokéStops during the event to pick up these limited-time Field Research tasks:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Poochyena, Electrike, or Fidough encounter)
• Explore 1 km (Houndour, Lillipup, or Fidough encounter)
• Make an excellent throw (Furfrou or Yamper encounter)

Pokémon with Boosted Spawns

Looking to fill out your puppy Pokédex? These Pokémon will spawn more often during the event:

• Growlithe
• Hisuian Growlithe
• Snubbull (shiny chance increased!)
• Houndour
• Poochyena (shiny chance increased!)
• Electrike
• Lillipup
• Furfrou (shiny chance increased!)
• Yamper
• Fidough

If you’re a shiny hunter, this is your moment – *Snubbull, Poochyena,* and *Furfrou* all have increased shiny rates!

Don’t Miss Out!

Whether you’re in it for the doubled Stardust, new Pokémon, or the shiny hunt, Yamper’s Paw Prints is a perfect reason to get outside and play. Remember, the event is only running for three days, so be sure to check your Research tab and spin those PokéStops. Good luck out there, Trainers!