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Psyduck (Swim 2025)

Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event

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The event has now finished.

This event marks the new Pokémon Concierge episodes on Netflix and runs from 9 to 14 September. Psyduck with a swim ring makes its debut in the wild and can be shiny, and Shinx may also turn up. There is free Timed Research about catching Pokémon and taking snapshots, a paid Timed Research with more Psyduck encounters, and Haru’s Aloha Shirt is free in the in-game shop and stays after the event.

Event bonuses

  • 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
  • Buddy Pokémon bring you items more often
  • Higher shiny chance for Psyduck with a swim ring
  • Wild-caught Psyduck with a swim ring may have an event-themed Special Background
  • Surprise encounters with Pokémon and characters from Pokémon Concierge when taking snapshots
  • Field Research tasks reward encounters with event-themed Pokémon
  • Event-themed stickers from spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts

In the wild

Psyduck (Swim 2025) Psyduck (Swim 2025) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 948
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,027

Psyduck (Swim 2025) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Sealeo Sealeo
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,470
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,592

Sealeo evolves from Spheal for 25 Candy, and into Walrein for 100 Candy.

Shinx Shinx ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 751
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 813

Shinx evolves into Luxio for 25 Candy, then into Luxray for 100 Candy.

Research encounters

Psyduck (Swim 2025) Psyduck (Swim 2025) ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Research reward (level 15) 439 474

Psyduck (Swim 2025) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

In raids

Pikachu Pikachu ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 493 536
Weather boosted (level 25) 616 670

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Magikarp Magikarp ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 132 157
Weather boosted (level 25) 165 196

Top counters

  1. Mega Raichu Y Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+
  2. Regieleki Lock-On / Thunder Cage
  3. Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant
  4. Mega Manectric Thunder Fang / Discharge+
  5. Thundurus (Therian Forme) Volt Switch / Wildbolt Storm
  6. Kartana Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
Shinx Shinx ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 458 500
Weather boosted (level 25) 572 625

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake
Arcanine Arcanine
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,652 1,731
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,066 2,164

Top counters

  1. Primal Kyogre Waterfall / Origin Pulse
  2. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  3. Mega Greninja Water Shuriken / Hydro Cannon
  4. Mega Diancie Rock Throw / Rock Slide
  5. Mega Starmie Water Gun / Liquidation+
  6. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
Dragonite Dragonite
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 2,079 2,167
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,599 2,709

Top counters

  1. White Kyurem Ice Fang / Ice Burn
  2. Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) Ice Fang / Avalanche
  3. Mega Mewtwo Y Psycho Cut / Ice Beam
  4. Eternatus Dragon Tail / Dynamax Cannon
  5. Baxcalibur Ice Fang / Avalanche
  6. Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe
Luxray Luxray
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,573 1,650
Weather boosted (level 25) 1,967 2,063

Top counters

  1. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
  2. Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Earth Power
  3. Landorus (Therian Forme) Mud Shot / Sandsear Storm
  4. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  5. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  6. Mega Heracross Fury Cutter / Earthquake

Shop

  • Paid Timed Research (US$4.99): 5,000 Stardust, an event-themed avatar pose, encounters with Psyduck with a swim ring and more. Can be gifted to friends at Great Friends or higher, but not bought with PokéCoins. Rewards must be claimed by 14 September at 20:00 local time.

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Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .