The beloved Electric-type from Galar sparks its way into the mobile game alongside themed bonuses and dog-inspired spawns.
Niantic has officially announced the arrival of Yamper and its evolution, Boltund, in Pokémon GO as part of the upcoming Yamper’s Paw Prints event. The limited-time celebration will run from June 20 at 12:00 PM to June 22 at 11:59 PM local time, featuring a variety of themed bonuses, spawns, and research tasks.
New Pokémon Debuts
- Yamper
- Boltund – Evolves from Yamper using 50 Yamper Candy.
These Gen 8 additions continue the gradual rollout of Galar region Pokémon during Pokémon GO’s Delightful Days season.
Event Bonuses
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Increased shiny rates for:
- Snubbull*
- Poochyena*
- Furfrou*
Increased Wild Encounters
Trainers can expect more frequent appearances of canine-themed Pokémon, including:
- Growlithe*
- Snubbull*
- Houndour*
- Poochyena*
- Electrike*
- Lillipup*
- Furfrou*
- Fidough
Some lucky Trainers may even find: - Hisuian Growlithe*
- Yamper
Timed Research – Free (Daily Tasks)
Each day, Trainers can complete free research featuring a different spotlight Pokémon:
- June 20 – Poochyena encounter, 3,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust
- June 21 – Furfrou encounter, 3,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust
- June 22 – Snubbull encounter, 3,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust
Paid Timed Research – $1
Optional premium research will be available for $1 (or equivalent local currency), offering:
- 4× Incense
- 6,000 Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Rockruff and Yamper
Seasonal Context
The Paw Prints event overlaps with Jangmo-o’s Community Day on June 21, making for an action-packed weekend. Meanwhile, Pokémon GO continues building anticipation for GO Fest 2025: Global, where the Crowned Forms of Zacian and Zamazenta will make their global debut.
Additionally, new social features like Community Campsites and Raid RSVPs have rolled out to help players coordinate more easily—just in time for a packed June Raid lineup.
Fans also speculate that Pokémon GO’s ninth anniversary could feature the return of party-hat Pokémon, hinted at in the Delightful Days trailer.
