Pokemon GO: How to Get Fidough & Dachsbun (Can They Be Shiny?)

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• How to Get Fidough & Dachsbun in Pokémon GO
• Can Fidough & Dachsbun Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pokémon GO strategically introduces new Pokémon, rather than a massive simultaneous release. Evolution lines, regional variants, and shiny forms often debut through events and special opportunities. These events usually center on the new Pokémon or a relevant theme, providing players with their first chance to catch them, along with bonus rewards.

The Dual Destiny Season's "Fidough Fetch" event marked the arrival of the Paldean dog Pokémon, Fidough, and its evolution, Dachsbun. This guide details how Trainers can add these Pokémon to their collection.

How to Get Fidough & Dachsbun in Pokémon GO

Fidough and Dachsbun debuted during the Fidough Fetch event (January 4th-8th, 2025). Fidough appeared in the wild as a featured spawn, alongside other canine Pokémon. It was also available through Field Research Tasks and Collection Challenges.

Players could also acquire Fidough or Dachsbun via trading. Online Pokémon GO communities (Reddit, Discord, etc.) are helpful for finding trading partners.

Since Dachsbun wasn't a wild spawn, obtaining it required either trading or evolving a Fidough using 50 Candies. Given Dachsbun's battling potential, Trainers with multiple Fidough should compare stats before evolving to maximize their chances in future events, PvP, or NPC battles.

Can Fidough & Dachsbun Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Currently (as of the Dual Destiny season), shiny Fidough and Dachsbun are unavailable. However, future events may introduce shiny variants, as is common with Pokémon GO. Until then, Trainers will have to wait and focus on other shiny hunting targets.