Pokemon Go Fashion Week Runway Stars Timed Research & Rewards Explained

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Pokemon Go's Fashion Week 2023, beginning November 15th, offers an immersive experience for trainers worldwide. This event, running through November 19th, strings together an array of costumed Pokemon and their Shiny counterparts, promising a week of stylish encounters and exciting quests.

Headlining this event are Pokemon like Gothita, Wooper, Quagsire, Pikachu, and more. There are a bunch of bonuses, Pokemon encounters, raids and a lot more excitement awaiting your arrival. Here is everything that Pokemon Go is bringing for you this Fashion Week.

Pokemon Go Fashion Week: When Does it Start and End?

The event is currently underway, having started on November 15th, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time, and concluding on November 19th, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time. Exclusive timed research quests and special bonuses await the vigilant trainers.

Pokemon Go Fashion Week Bonuses

This event introduces a plethora of bonuses:

Debut of fashionably costumed Dragonite, Wooper/Quagsire, and the Shiny Gothita family.
Double Catch Candy throughout the event.
Increased chances of obtaining XL candy from catches for trainers level 31 and above.
Exclusive avatar items available in the shop.
Paid timed research for $2 or the local equivalent.
A collection challenge rewarding a costumed Dragonite.
Showcases featuring Gothita and Mareanie.
Celebrations encouraging wearing favorite avatar outfits.

New and Shiny Pokemon in the Event

This event debuts:

Dragonite in a bowtie.
Wooper and Quagsire adorned with caps and hats, respectively.
Gothita can also be hatched from 5 km Eggs during the event. Gothita hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Gothita found in the wild.

Pokemon Go Fashion Week: Wild Encounters

During the event, trainers will encounter Pokémon in unique attire that include:

Pikachu - Summer
Diglett - Hat
Wooper - Cap
Croagunk - Cap
Gothita
Frillish
Furfrou
Mareanie
Absol - Sunglasses
Frillish

Pokemon Go Fashion Week PokeStop Showcases

Visit PokéStops for a glimpse of the stylish Gothita and Mareanie.

Pokemon Go Fashion Week Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Engage in tasks like capturing Pokémon and taking snapshots for rewards such as unique Pokemon gear or XP and Stardust.

Catch 15 Pokemon - Reward: Butterfree with a Headpiece
Take a Snapshot of Your Buddy - Reward: Diglett with a Hat
Catch 10 Pokemon - Reward: Wooper with a Cap
Catch 5 Pokemon - Reward: Blitzle with a Bowtie Snapshots and More
Take Snapshots of 7 Different Wild Pokemon - Reward: Shinx with a Hat
Take a Snapshot of Absol or Frillish in the Wild - Reward: 1000×XP and 1000×Stardust

Pokemon Go Fashion Week Raids

The raid lineup during Fashion Week is nothing short of a fashion showdown. The following Pokémon will appear in raids:

1-Star Raids:

Diglett (Hat)
Wooper (Cap)
Sneasel (Cap)
Furfrou

3-Star Raids:

Butterfree (Headpiece)
Dragonite (Bowtie)
Kirlia (Hat)
Absol (Sunglasses)

5-Star Raids:

Virizion (Until Thursday, November 16, 10:00 am local time)
Cobalion (Available after Thursday, November 16, 10:00 am local time)

Mega Raids:

Mega Garchomp (Until Thursday, November 16, 10:00 am local time)
Mega Kangaskhan (Available in Mega-Star Raids on Thursday, November 16, 10:00 am local time)

Pokemon Go Fashion Week Timed Research

Participate in the Runway Stars Timed Research quest for $2 and unlock rewards by capturing Pokémon and taking snapshots.

Catch 10 Pokemon - Reward: Diglett in a Fashionable ensemble
Catch 20 Pokemon - Reward: Croagunk looking oh-so-fashionable
Catch 30 Pokemon - Reward: Blitzle with a fashionable flair
Catch 40 Pokemon - Reward: Pikachu showing off Summer Style
Use 10 Berries to Help Catch Pokemon - Reward: Wooper with a touch of fashion
Use 20 Berries to Help Catch Pokemon - Reward: Shinx embracing the latest fashion trends
Take Snapshots of 4 Different Wild Pokemon - Reward: Kirlia looking absolutely fashionable
Take Snapshots of 6 Different Wild Pokemon - Reward: Sneasel in a fashion-forward pose
Take Snapshots of 8 Different Wild Pokemon - Reward: Absol with a touch of fashion
Take Snapshots of 10 Different Wild Pokemon - Reward: Butterfree—showcasing the latest fashion trends