Complete guide to April Fools 2-Oh?-22 event with Ditto research, shiny chances, and strategy tips
Event Overview and Key Features
Pokémon Go’s April Fools 2-Oh?-22 event brings back the fan-favorite Ditto-themed celebration as part of the ongoing Season of Alola. This limited-time Special Research offers trainers exclusive opportunities to encounter and capture the elusive transformation Pokémon while earning valuable in-game resources.
The centerpiece of this event is the multi-stage Ditto Special Research mission, designed to challenge players while rewarding them with rare items and substantial amounts of Ditto candy. For trainers working on powering up their Ditto or seeking that perfect IV specimen, this event provides crucial resources that are typically difficult to obtain through regular gameplay.
Niantic has expanded Ditto’s disguise roster by introducing Ekans as a new potential transformation. This serpentine Pokémon now joins the existing pool of Ditto disguises, meaning trainers should prioritize catching every Ekans they encounter during the event timeframe. More importantly, all Ditto encountered through this research have the potential to be shiny, offering collectors another chance at obtaining this rare variant.
Step-by-Step Research Tasks and Rewards
April Fools 2-Oh?-22 Step 1/3 Tasks and Rewards
April Fools 2-Oh?-22 Step 2/3 Tasks and Rewards
April Fools 2-Oh?-22 Step 3/3 Tasks and Rewards
Event Timing and Strategy Guide
The April Fools 2-Oh?-22 Special Research becomes available starting Friday, April 1, 2022, at 12:00 AM in your local timezone. This 24-hour event concludes sharply at 11:59 PM local time on the same day, creating a tight window for completion. Unlike some timed research, this special research will remain in your quest log until finished once started.
For optimal efficiency, begin the research immediately at event start and prioritize areas with high Pokémon spawn density. Use incense and visit locations with multiple PokéStops to maximize Ditto encounter opportunities. Remember that Ditto can disguise itself as common Pokémon including Ekans (new for this event), Gastly, Drowzee, and others from the current disguise pool.
A common mistake is rushing through catches without proper berry and ball selection. Since Ditto reveals itself only after capture, use Pinap Berries on potential Ditto disguises to double your candy reward. Also, avoid transferring Pokémon until you complete the transfer task in Step 2 to avoid unnecessary recatching. Advanced players should coordinate with local communities to report Ditto sightings, significantly reducing the time needed to complete the Catch 3 Ditto requirement.
Don’t forget that the final research reward includes a guaranteed Ditto encounter with shiny potential. Use the Silver Pinap Berry from Step 2 rewards on this encounter to maximize your candy gain while ensuring capture. The accumulated 45 Ditto candy from research completion provides substantial progress toward powering up your best Ditto for PvP or PvE use.
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