In a current event in Pokémon GO, you have to choose a path in the limited research. We will show you the differences.
What kind of event is this? On February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, the “Good Buddy” event started. It will run until Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
In addition to some Pokémon, bonuses, and even the debut of Moruda, the event brings you a limited research task. Here, you have to choose a path again. We have looked at the rewards for both paths for you.
Good Buddy (1/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Ultra Balls |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | Encounter with Remoraid |
| Walk 2 km | Encounter with Mantyke |
Stage Reward: Additionally, you will receive 1,000 Stardust and 1,000 experience points as a reward at this stage. After this step, you also have to decide which path you want to take. You can choose between Candela or Arlo.
Good Buddy – Working with Candela (2/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Earn 10 hearts with your buddy Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
| Earn a candy by walking with your buddy Pokémon | Encounter with Luvdisc |
| Add a new friend | 2 Snubbull |
Stage Reward: After these tasks, you will also receive an encounter with Dummisel and 2,000 experience points.
Good Buddy – Working with Candela (3/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Play 5 times with your buddy Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Send 3 gifts to friends | 500 Stardust |
| Trade a Pokémon | Encounter with Shellder |
Stage Reward: After this step, you will also receive an encounter with Rapidash, 3,000 experience points, and 2,000 Stardust.
Good Buddy – Working with Candela (★/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Already completed | 2,500 experience points |
Stage Reward: You will receive an additional 2,500 Stardust at the end of the research.
Good Buddy – Investigate Arlo (2/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 500 Stardust |
| Send 5 Pokémon to the Professor | Encounter with Trubbish |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 1 Rocket Radar |
Stage Reward: Additionally, after this step, you will receive an encounter with a Shadow Diglett and 2,000 experience points.
Good Buddy – Investigate Arlo (3/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Send 15 Pokémon to the Professor | 500 Stardust |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Boss Arlo | Encounter with Psyduck |
Stage Reward: Additionally, for this step, you will receive an encounter with Scyther, 3,000 experience points, and 2,000 Stardust.
Good Buddy – Investigate Arlo (★/3)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Already completed | 2,500 experience points |
Stage Reward: You will receive an additional 2,500 Stardust at the end of the research.
Besides the “Good Buddy” event, there are several other events with different contents waiting for you in the coming weeks. If you want to get an overview of this, feel free to check out our overview with all events in February 2025 in Pokémon GO.
