Have you spotted a new ‘pin’ icon next to postcards when opening gifts in Pokémon GO? This small button is your key to an exciting new adventure: collecting a beautiful butterfly Pokémon named Vivillon, which comes in 18 unique wing patterns based on different real-world regions. It all starts with finding its first form, a tiny bug called Scatterbug. Think of it like starting a global postcard collection, where each one brings you closer to a new reward (Scatterbug Shiny).
Finding your first Scatterbug is simple. Follow these steps to complete the Scattered to the Winds research:
- Open a gift from a friend as you normally would.
- Before tapping to open the items, tap the small pin icon next to the postcard to save it.
- Check your progress by tapping your Trainer profile and scrolling down to the new Vivillon medal.
- Once you pin enough postcards from the same region (like three from a friend in Florida), you’ll unlock a special encounter to catch a Scatterbug.
Scatterbug Shiny: Event Times, Bonuses, and Wild Pokémon
The “Scattered to the Winds” event runs for a limited time and offers a valuable bonus: you will receive 2x Stardust from opening Gifts. This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on the resource needed to power up your Pokémon for battles.
While managing your gifts and postcards, keep an eye on the map! More Flying-type Pokémon will be appearing in the wild. Here is a quick summary of what to look for:
- Event Dates: [Start Date] to [End Date]
- Main Bonus: 2x Stardust from opening Gifts
- Featured Wild Spawns: Pidgey, Spearow, Hoothoot, Taillow, Starly
Your Quick-Start Checklist for the ‘Scattered to the Winds’ Event
You can start your global butterfly collection today with this simple plan:
- Add friends from new regions if you can.
- Open their gifts and remember to pin the postcard.
- Catch the Scatterbug reward and evolve it to see your pattern!
Each pinned postcard is a step on a new, worldwide adventure. Think of this not as a short race, but as a long-term collection quest that makes every friend’s gift a potential discovery. Your Vivillon album is waiting to be filled, one postcard at a time.