Get Ready for the Pokémon GO Growing Up Event!

The highly anticipated Pokémon GO Growing Up event is finally here, running from May 2nd to May 7th! This week-long extravaganza offers trainers an incredible opportunity to enhance their shiny hunting experience with boosted odds for popular critters like Magikarp, Wimpod, and Swablu.

Event Dates and Amazing Bonuses!

Mark your calendars! The event kicks off on Friday, May 2, at 10 AM local time and wraps up on Wednesday, May 7, at 8 PM local time. Get ready to reap some fantastic bonuses, including:

- **Double XP** for evolving Pokémon!

- **Double Candy** from hatching eggs!

- Increased shiny odds for Wimpod, Magikarp, and Swablu!

- Higher chances to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild!

Exciting Wild Encounters!

During the event, you can expect a surge of specific Pokémon spawning in the wild, many of which boast shiny variants. Keep your eyes peeled for:

- **Cutiefly** (Shiny available)

- **Dedenne** (Shiny available)

- **Foongus** (Shiny available)

- **Magikarp** (Shiny available)

- **Nymble** (Shiny available)

- **Rookidee** (No shiny)

- **Swablu** (Shiny available)

- **Wailmer** (Shiny available)

- **Wimpod** (Shiny available)!

Hatching Surprises!

Eggs are a great way to score new Pokémon during this event! Here's what you can hatch from eggs of varying distances:

**2 km Eggs:** - Happiny (Shiny available) - Riolu (Shiny available) - Wimpod (Shiny available)!

**5 km Eggs:** - Mime Jr. (Shiny available)

**10 km Eggs:** - Toxel (Shiny available)!

Exclusive Research and Paid Ticket Rewards!

Trainers can dive into event-themed Field Research tasks, tackle a Collection Challenge, and show off your skills in the PokéStop Showcase! For just $4.99, grab a paid event ticket that grants you:

- 1 Incubator!

- 15 Pinap Berries!

- 3,000 Stardust!

- Encounters with Magikarp, Swablu, Lucario, Wimpod, and Tandemaus!

- An exclusive avatar pose!

To Ticket or Not to Ticket?

Wondering if the ticket is worth it? Here's the lowdown! If you're gunning for those precious shiny Magikarp for a dazzling Shiny Gyarados or in need of extra Stardust and incubators, it’s a smart investment. Casual players can still enjoy plenty of free event bonuses!

Final Pro Tips for the Event!

1. **Evolve Pokémon** to maximize your double XP!

2. Hatch as many **2 km eggs** as possible for a shot at shiny Wimpod!

3. Don’t forget to check PokéStops for Showcase entries to nab extra rewards!

The Growing Up event is packed with shiny potential and valuable bonuses, making it a golden opportunity to expand your Pokémon collection. Happy hunting and catch ‘em all!