### This Week in Pokémon GO (April 7–13, 2025): Prepare to Be Whelmed
Ah, Pokémon GO—remember when it first launched and you couldn’t walk two steps without bumping into a Pikachu or someone screaming about finding a Charizard? Well, fasten your Poké-belts because Niantic is back at it again with another week of events that will totally blow your mind—assuming your mind is easily blown by digital creatures and the occasional shiny variant. Spoiler alert: It’s not as groundbreaking as you might think.
Let’s dive into what’s happening this week (April 7–13, 2025) in Pokémon GO and dissect every reason why you should—or shouldn’t—care.
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### What’s the Big Deal This Week?
So here’s the rundown: Niantic has graciously decided to grace us with another themed event. This week, it’s all about Spring into Spring (because who doesn’t love seasonal branding?). Here’s what’s on the menu:
– **Featured Pokémon**: Expect to see flower-crowned Eevee and Pikachu frolicking around as if they’re auditioning for a Hallmark card.
– **Special Research Tasks**: Because nothing screams “fun” like grinding for random rewards.
– **Egg Hatches**: Oh joy, more walking so you can hatch yet another Azurill. Thrilling.
– **Bonuses**: Double Stardust and XP for hatching eggs. Because, obviously, you didn’t have enough Stardust buried under your digital mattress.
Still not convinced this is the most groundbreaking event ever? Yeah, me neither.
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### Let’s Talk About the Shiny Hype
Here’s where things get “interesting”—and by interesting, I mean mildly different. The shiny versions of Cutiefly and Ribombee are making their pastel debut. If you’re already thinking, *wait, didn’t we just get a shiny rollout last week?*—congratulations, you’re paying attention.
While shiny hunting is undeniably fun for some, for others, it’s just another excuse to spend hours squinting at their phones in broad daylight. But hey, if chasing a slightly different-colored bug is your thing, more power to you.
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### Pros & Cons of This Week’s Event
#### Pros:
– **Double Stardust and XP**: Finally, a reason to hatch eggs that isn’t just existential boredom.
– **New Shinies**: Because who doesn’t want a slightly different shade of Cutiefly?
– **Flower Crowns Galore**: If you’re into that kind of thing, this week is your Super Bowl.
#### Cons:
– **More Walking**: Great news if you’re trying to hit your step count; bad news if you’re lazy.
– **Recycled Themes**: Spring? Florals? Groundbreaking.
– **Event Fatigue**: Pokémon GO seems to have more events than Netflix has original series. At some point, it’s hard to keep up.
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### Why You Should Pretend to Care
If you’re already a die-hard Pokémon GO fan, this week is business as usual—grind, collect, repeat. However, for the casual player, it’s a nice excuse to get outside and *maybe* catch something shiny. Plus, the double Stardust is a decent incentive if you’re running low (though let’s face it, you probably aren’t).
And let’s not forget the social aspect. Nothing brings people together quite like walking aimlessly through a park while staring at their phones. So grab your friends—if they haven’t uninstalled the app yet—and make it a group activity.
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### Related Reading
If this week’s event still doesn’t excite you, maybe it’s time to explore other aspects of Pokémon GO. Check out our article on how to maximize Stardust. Or, if you’re feeling nostalgic, take a trip down memory lane with our piece on the 2016 Pokémon GO craze.
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### Final Thoughts: To Play or Not to Play?
Ultimately, whether this event is worth your time depends on how much you love Pokémon GO and/or shiny hunting. If you’re all in, then charge your phone, lace up your sneakers, and prepare for a week of flower-crowned fun. If not, well, maybe just enjoy the memes that inevitably come out of it.
And if you’re on the fence, here’s a friendly reminder: Pokémon GO is free to play, so the only thing you’re wasting is your time. But hey, isn’t that true for most mobile games?
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### Call to Action
What do you think about this week’s Pokémon GO event? Are you excited to hunt for those shiny Cutiefly, or are you rolling your eyes at yet another seasonal theme? Let us know in the comments below! And don’t forget to share this article with your fellow trainers—it’s the least you can do since you’re reading this instead of catching ‘em all.
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