Pokemon Gomade Scatterbug available for the first time two years ago, allowing players to obtain this Pokemon and its evolutions through a unique in-game method. This week, Pokemon Go will be hosting a brand-new event centered around this Pokemon, providing players with various bonuses and an exciting new debut.

This event, theScattered to the Winds Event,will only last for three days, spanningfrom Tuesday, June 19, 2025, at 10am local time, to Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 8pm local time. Our complete guide for the Scattered to the Winds Event can be found below, filling you in on all there is to know about it.

Image of Shiny Scatterbug with the Pokemon Go map as the background.

Pokemon Go Debut: Shiny Scatterbug

Starting with this event, you will have thechance of obtaining Shiny Scatterbug in Pokemon Gofor the first time. That being said, even during this event, you willstill only be able to catch Scatterbug as a reward for pinning different Postcardsyou receive from friends.

Although this may be the case, Scatterbug encountered during the Scattered to the Winds Event will haveincreased chances of being Shiny. Additionally, during this event you will have the opportunity toopen more Gifts than usual, allowing you to pin more Postcards and catch more Scatterbug.

Image of a Gift from Pokemon Go with the Pokemon Go logo to the left of it.

Make sure to take advantage of this great opportunity to acquire multiple Shiny Scatterbug.

This is especially important with Scatterbug’s final evolution,Vivillon, possessing several different forms/versions.

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Event Bonuses

There will be ahandful of event bonusesavailable to benefit from during this event, available to all players without cost. These event bonuses include:

Event Wild Encounter Pokemon

There will also be certain Pokemonappearing more frequently in the wildduring this event. This includesfive different Pokemon, each provided for you below.

Event Research

Paid Timed Researchwill be available in the Pokemon Go in-game shop during this event, costing$5.00 USD. Those who purchase this Timed Research will unlock different in-game tasks to complete, rewarding you with the following upon their completion:

Event Field Research Tasks

Spinning different PokeStops during this event will provide you withEvent Field Research Tasks.Completing these limited-time tasks will provide you with eitherRare Candy or event-themed Pokemon encounters.

Event Collection Challenge

There will be aCollection Challengeavailable to complete during this event, requiring you toevolve specific Pokemon. Completing this Collection Challenge will reward you withStardust, XP, and a Scyther encounter.

Professor Willow with Pikachu on his shoulder, with Mew and the Pokemon Go logo on the right.