Pokémon GO Brings Seasonal Fun With New Evolutions
The Harvest Festival is officially returning to Pokémon GO this October, bringing new rewards, shiny encounters, and long-awaited debuts. Niantic confirmed that Dipplin and its evolution, Hydrapple, will arrive for the first time during the event, giving trainers an exciting reason to participate in this year’s festivities.
The 2025 Harvest Festival will run from Friday, October 10, at 10:00 AM local time through Thursday, October 16, at 8:00 PM local time. During this week-long celebration, players can expect themed wild encounters, new evolution items, collection challenges, and exclusive research opportunities.
Dipplin and Hydrapple Arrive in Pokémon GO
Dipplin, known as the Candy Apple Pokémon, first appeared in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s The Teal Mask expansion. In Pokémon GO, evolving Applin into Dipplin requires 200 Applin Candy and 20 Syrupy Apples, a new evolution item that can be obtained at PokéStops with an active Mossy Lure Module.
Hydrapple, the final form, will also be available. Trainers can evolve Dipplin into Hydrapple using 400 Applin Candy and by catching seven Dragon-type Pokémon with Dipplin as their buddy.
This marks the first time these Pokémon have been catchable outside of the main series games, making the event a milestone for collectors.
Event Bonuses and Wild Encounters
The Harvest Festival includes several seasonal bonuses and encounters:
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon when using Pinap Berries or Silver Pinap Berries.
- Increased Shiny rates for Pumpkaboo and Smoliv.
- Apples at PokéStops: Sweet, Tart, Syrupy Apples, and even encounters with Applin.
Wild Pokémon will feature a mix of seasonal favorites such as Miltank, Combee, Smoliv, and Applin, with Shiny variants available for the lucky.
Research, Collection Challenges, and Tickets
Players will have multiple ways to engage with the event:
Paid Timed Research
For $4.99 USD, a Timed Research ticket grants:
- 2× Mossy Lure Module duration.
- Increased chance to receive Berries, including Silver Pinap and Golden Razz Berries.
- Rewards including 30 Silver Pinap Berries, three Mossy Lure Modules, and multiple Applin encounters.
Tickets can also be gifted to friends at the Great Friends level or higher, though they cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Field Research and Collection Challenges
- Event-themed Field Research tasks will offer encounters with Applin, Pumpkaboo, and Smoliv.
- New Collection Challenges will reward trainers with Stardust, a Mossy Lure Module, Syrupy Apples, and more Applin encounters.
Harvest Festival Ultra Ticket Box
A special Harvest Festival Ultra Ticket Box will be available through the Pokémon GO Web Store. For $4.99 USD, it includes the event ticket and three bonus Silver Pinap Berries. Only one purchase is allowed per account.
Part of Tales of Transformation
The debut of Dipplin and Hydrapple ties directly into the ongoing Tales of Transformation Special Research, running until December 2. This long-term storyline continues to bring new evolutions and regional introductions to Pokémon GO throughout the season.
Pokémon GO Harvest Festival 2025 At a Glance
- Start: Friday, October 10, 10:00 AM local time
- End: Thursday, October 16, 8:00 PM local time
- Debuts: Dipplin, Hydrapple
- Bonuses: Double Candy with Pinap Berries, increased Shiny Smoliv and Pumpkaboo, more Apples from Mossy Lures
- Tickets: Paid Timed Research ($4.99), Ultra Ticket Box ($4.99 with extras)
With its mix of new evolutions, shiny opportunities, and berry-themed bonuses, the Harvest Festival promises to be one of the standout events of the season. Trainers won’t want to miss the chance to add Dipplin and Hydrapple to their Pokédex.
