Weekly Stats Comparison: Massive Stardust Gains in Part 9

Welcome to Part 9 of my Pokémon GO weekly stats comparison. Every week of Pokémon GO brings another chance to catch more Pokémon, catch shinies, find those elusive perfect IV Pokémon, win more raids, explore further, increase your Stardust count, and make progress toward your next goals.

For this week’s comparison, we look at two consecutive seven-day periods: Tuesday, October 13 to Monday, October 19, 2026, and Tuesday, October 20 to Monday, October 26, 2026. The goal is simple: see how my gameplay activity changed from one week to the next and identify the areas where the biggest improvements happened.

If you missed the seventh part and you want to check it out, see Pokémon GO Weekly Stats Comparison (Part 8).

Let’s take a closer look at the Weekly Stats Comparison.

📊 Weekly Stats Comparison at a Glance

Pokémon GO Weekly Stats Comparison: Analytical Summary

Exploration and Movement Efficiency

• Distance Walked: Dropped significantly from 108.8 km down to 60.4 km (-44.49%), returning to a more standard baseline after the previous week’s heavy walking event.
• PokéStops Visited: Decreased by 38.50%, moving from 1,104 stops spun to 679 stops.

Catching and Collector Highlights

• Catches & Top Finds: Total catches lowered to 1,702 (-34.23%). Shiny encounters saw a sharper decline from 22 down to 8, while hundos remained steady at a strong 8 perfect catches.

Combat & In-Game Engagement

• Raids & PvP: Raid wins slightly cooled off from 8 to 5, while GO Battle League wins experienced a steep drop from 17 down to 4. Team GO Rocket battles remained moderately active with 42 defeats.

Quests and Hatching

• Eggs & Research: Hatching activity normalized significantly compared to the 101-egg surge the week prior, landing at 32 eggs (with 1 shiny hatch). Field Research tasks completed dropped by about a third to 64.

Resource Yield

• Stardust & XP: Despite lower catch and task volume, Stardust earnings actually increased by 18.43% up to an impressive 791,805 Stardust. XP output remained remarkably consistent, holding strong at 3,759,272 XP.

Actionable Takeaway for Trainers:

If you find yourself pressed for time during a given week, prioritize daily streaks, PvP rewards, and high-value Stardust research tasks over mass catching. As these stats prove, you can drastically boost your Stardust reserves even when your overall activity slows down.

📈 What the Weekly Stats Comparison Numbers Tell Us

So, was this actually a better Pokémon GO week?

Looking closely at what the numbers tell us, the answer is a fascinating look at resource efficiency. While raw volume metrics like total catches, exploration distance, and raid wins decreased as gameplay normalized after the previous week’s heavy event, Stardust earnings actually surged to 791,805. This proves that high-yield activities and strategic catching can outperform sheer volume when it comes to resource grinding.

Ultimately, the numbers show that targeted gameplay and efficient farming can keep your Stardust reserves growing even during a quieter week.

🎯 Weekly Stats Comparison and Goals for Next Week

Here are the standout percentage improvements from the week:

1. 🥇 Stardust Earned: +18.43%
2. 🥈 XP Earned: -1.81%
3. 🥉 Hundo Caught: -20.00%

The question now is whether next week’s numbers can build on this momentum. My goal is to maintain strong Stardust efficiency while pushing back up on catch and walking volumes for the upcoming events.

Looking Ahead to Part 10:With new event announcements on the horizon, next week’s stats will likely see a steady rebound across all categories. Check back for Part 10 of my Weekly Stats Comparison!

For official event announcements and updates, check out the Pokémon GO official website.