Spark's Caretaking Quest

Spark's Caretaking Quest was a Pokémon GO event with 8 featured Pokémon. Below is a quick, honest breakdown of what to prioritise and how to get the most out of it.

What to prioritise

None of the featured Pokémon are meta-defining for PvP or raids, so treat this one as a relaxed collection and shiny-hunting window rather than a build-your-team event.

Bonuses worth using

This event runs 4 bonuses, including Reach Major Milestones on your GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.Tier 1 Bonus Starting at Rank 101/2 Hatch DistanceTier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 201.5x Hatch CandyUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.Tier 2 Bonus Starting at Rank 201.5x Hatch Stardust, 1/2 Hatch Distance and 1.5x Hatch CandyUpgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe to get the following boosted bonuses.. To squeeze the most out of them, pop a Star Piece to multiply the stardust and run Pinap Berries on your catches to bank extra candy.

Shiny hunting

There are 8 shinies available during this event. Boosted spawn events are among the best shiny-hunting windows in the game, so tap everything you can and keep your Poké Ball stock topped up.

Is it worth your time?

Optional, but nice for collectors. Nothing here is essential for your competitive roster, but the shiny odds and featured spawns make it a pleasant, low-pressure window. Note: this event has already ended — it's kept here for reference and for when it returns.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor · Updated September 16, 2026