The Sweet Swarm event in Pokémon GO features Combee and Swirlix appearing more frequently in event-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks. The event starts on Sunday, August 3, at 12:00 a.m. local time. It continues until Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
In addition to Combee and Swirlix appearing in Research tasks, they will also be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Sweet Swarm Event Bonuses
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for one hour.
- Lure Modules are more likely to attract event-themed Pokémon i.e. Combee and Swirlix.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Combee and Shiny Swirlix.
Timed Research
Trainers will have access to Timed Research during certain days of the Sweet Swarm event. The Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on catching Pokémon, spinning PokéStops, and more!
- Sunday, August 3 at 12:00 a.m. – Monday, August 4 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Encounters with Swirlix
- 3,000 Stardust
- 25 Pinap Berries
- Tuesday, August 5 at 12:00 a.m. – Wednesday, August 6 at 11:59 p.m. local time
- Encounters with Combee*
- 500 XP
- 3,000 Stardust
- One Lure Module
Please note that the Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before 11:59 p.m. local time on the day of each Timed Research.
Field Research tasks will also be available during the event. These research tasks will award encounters with the featured Pokémon upon completion. Trainers will also be rewarded with different items when the Field Research tasks are completed.
