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, often staggering releases rather than overwhelming players with a massive update. Evolution lines, regional variants, and shiny forms are typically unveiled through events and special opportunities. These events often center around the new Pokémon or a relevant theme, providing players with their first chance to catch them and earn bonus rewards.

The Dual Destiny season introduced the Paldean canine Pokémon, Fidough and its evolution, Dachsbun, via the Fidough Fetch event. This guide explains how to acquire these additions to your Pokédex.

How to Get Fidough & Dachsbun in Pokémon GO

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

Players could also trade for Fidough or Dachsbun. Online Pokémon GO communities (like Reddit or Discord) are excellent resources for finding reliable trading partners.

Since Dachsbun doesn't appear in the wild, obtaining it requires either trading or evolving a Fidough using 50 Candies. Consider comparing the stats of your Fidough before evolving, as Dachsbun is a capable battler useful in events, PvP, and against NPCs.

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 practice with Pokémon GO. Until then, Trainers will need to patiently await a future opportunity.