Hey travelers!

If you have any questions about Pokemon GO (anything from basics to specifics of a certain mechanic), ask here! We also have a wealth of information available in historical posts, so try using the search bar. Or click the Discord link in our topbar and head to the #boot_camp channel - where helpful travelers are standing by to answer questions.

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What is /r/TheSilphRoad?

The Silph Road is primarily focused on discoveries and analysis related to Pokemon GO, as well as constructing an in-person network of Pokemon GO enthusiasts. General discussion topics (Jokes, stories, a photo of a recent catch) would likely be better suited for another subreddit, such as a general subreddit like /r/PokemonGO, or /r/Pokemon, or a subreddit with a more specific focus, like /r/PokemonGoSnap, /r/PokemonBuddy, /r/ShinyPokemon, /r/PoGoRaids, /r/TheSilphArena, /r/PokemonGOTrades, /r/PokemonGOFriends, or /r/NianticWayfarer.

Silph Road Content Policy

The Silph Road is heavily moderated to promote civility/courtesy, and high-quality content and discussion. You can read our full policies in the sidebar, but don't be surprised if a comment is removed for being rude, cynical, or off-topic. We strive to foster civil discussion about the game. We are first and foremost a network of real people, and this network is being built by volunteers! If you simply want to complain or bring something to Niantic's attention, your post would be better suited elsewhere.

Research

The community culture here also attracts the more analytically-minded element of Pokemon GO. Consequently, the Silph Research group was formed to align this brainpower and leverage the massive Silph datasets that the community can gather. We post our findings in infographics, videos, and walls of text on Reddit. Check out the top bar for links to the current pools.

Final words

Finally, welcome once more! We're glad to have you join us on the Road :)

- The Silph Executives -

Link to other Questions & Answers posts

Everything you need to know about the event, all in one place. A lot of these pieces will be verified by the Silph Research Group, so throughout the post we'll use the formatting:

• Italics: Reports from comments or single Research Group report
• Bold: Multiple Research Group reports

Also note that (s) will be used for species whose shiny form is available, and (s?) for new shinies that we haven't seen yet.

This verification isn't meant to replace reports here, rather to provide an extra level of verification and depth to the event. Travelers are always welcome to join here and help out with data collection: https://discord.gg/WpAvRRsaRT

Have fun and stay safe this week!

https://pokemongo.com/post/pokemon-concierge-2025

Event Date: Tuesday, September 9, 10 am - Sunday, September 14, 2025, 8 pm local time

Bonuses

• Debut of Psyduck with a Swim Ring (s?), with increased shiny rates, and a possible event-themed background
• 2x Candy for catching Pokemon
• Buddy Pokemon will bring items more frequently
• Surprise Snapshot encounters - Sealeo, Psyduck with Swim Ring (s?), Shinx, Arcanine
• Timed Research and Paid Timed Research available

Boosted Spawns

Here's what is listed in the announcement. Anything else to report?

• Psyduck with a Swim Ring (s?)
• Sealeo
• Corphish
• Eevee

If you are lucky:

• Shinx (s)

If you see any more noticeable spawns, please post in comments!

Field Research

Just looking for event tasks. You can find the full list here

Raid Bosses

You won't see any new bosses until 11:00am local time. Difficulty ratings

Timed Research

Stage 1

• Take a Snapshot of Wild Pokemon - 15x Pokeball
• Catch 10 Pokemon - Mudkip (s) encounter
• Take 5 Snapshots of Wild Pokemon - 10x Great Ball
• Catch 15 Pokemon - Panpour (s) encounter
• Take 10 Snapshots of Wild Pokemon - 10x Razz Berry
• Catch 20 Pokemon - Pansage (s) encounter
• Take 20 Snapshots of Wild Pokemon - 10x Pinap Berry
• Catch 25 Pokemon - Pansear (s) encounter
• Take 35 Snapshots of Wild Pokemon - Psyduck with Swim Ring (s?) encounter
• Catch 35 Pokemon - Psyduck with Swim Ring (s?) encounter

Rewards: Psyduck with Swim Ring (s?) encounter, 3000 Stardust