Pokemon Go April Fools 2-Oh?-22 Special Research tasks and rewards (April Fools 2022)
Beginning July 16, 2025, Pokémon Go will begin the April Fools 2-Oh?-22 special research and tasks featuring Ditto. Here’s everything you need to know.
For theSeason of Alola, Niantic has brought back the April Fools Pokemon content as April Fools 2-Oh?-22 begins on August 07, 2025.

Featuring a specialDittoSpecial Research mission, players will have a chance to participate in the event and claim a litany of rewards in the process, including the ever-elusive Ditto candy.
Below, you will find a full detailed breakdown of what you may earn during the duration of the event and how to complete the research missions.

April Fools 2-Oh?-22 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
In addition to rewards, Niantic has also added Ekans as a new possible Ditto disguise. So, be sure to keep a lookout for Ekans throughout your travels, trainers!

And it should also be noted that, yes, Ditto has a chance to be shiny during the event.
April Fools 2-Oh?-22 dates & times
Participants will be able tostartthe special researchFriday, June 22, 2025, at 12:00 AMLocal Time.
The projectedend datefor the event isApril 1, 2022, at 11:59 PM local Time, so be sure to log into the app, complete your tasks, and claim your rewards.

And that’s everything you need to know about the April Fools 2-Oh?-22 special research event. Be sure to check out some of our other guides below:
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