Pokemon GO’s Sweet Swarm Event is Setting Some Players Up for Disappointment

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This summer, Pokemon GO is set to continue its series of exciting events with the Sweet Swarm event being the upcoming highlight from the Delightful Days season. The Sweet Swarm event will run from August 3rd to August 6th and offers several perks such as XP and item bonuses, enhanced Lure Module effects, and heightened chances of encountering Shiny Pokemon, particularly two adorable Bug- and Fairy-type creatures in Pokemon GO.

Participants of the Sweet Swarm event will enjoy an enhanced probability of finding Combee and Swirlix. This boost is activated upon finishing both Timed Research and Field Research tasks. Specifically, completing Timed Research on August 3 will grant encounters with Swirlix, along with 3,000 Stardust, 25 Pinap Berries; while Timed Research on August 5 will result in Combee encounters, 500XP, 3,000 Stardust, and a Lure Module. Additionally, Field Research tasks will increase the overall likelihood of finding these Pokemon. Notably, t

This event occurs during specific dates in August, and its benefits are exclusive to those times. After the Sweet Swarm event concludes, the enhanced encounter chances will return to normal.

During this event, as is customary, Lure Modules in Pokemon GO will be particularly effective for attracting Combee and Swirlix, given that these are the special event-related Pokemon.

Pokemon GO’s Combee-Centric Event Comes With an Asterisk

Only Female Combees Can Evolve in Pokemon GO

As a gamer, I can’t help but notice that Combee’s appearance is inspired by our real-world buzzing buddies – bees and hives. This cute Bug/Flying-type Pokemon is presented as a cluster of hexagonal shapes, resembling the cells of a beehive quite closely. When it evolves into Vespiquen, the design becomes more stylized, yet still hints at the traditional bumblebee form, only in a more cartoony fashion. Just like Charmander transforming from a cuddly lizard to the intimidating Charizard, Vespiquen’s design shifts from adorable to formidable, reflecting its altered personality and abilities.

Unlike many other Pokémon, evolving Combee into Vespiquen isn’t a simple process. While Combee can transform into the elegant-looking Vespiquen by accumulating 50 Candies, only female Combees can undergo this change; male ones cannot evolve. This is an interesting twist, as evolution usually doesn’t depend on a Pokémon’s gender, but the similarities between Combee and real-world bee queens make this exception fit thematically: just like in a hive, there can only be one queen, and she’s always female. The male Combees are assigned roles as drones or workers, and given Vespiquen’s regal appearance, it’s not hard to imagine The Pokémon Company drew inspiration from this for its design.

Selective Evolution of Combee Might Undermine the Sweet Swarm Event

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The main disadvantage of Vespiquen’s evolution being exclusive to female Combees is clear: some Pokemon GO players might struggle to obtain a Shiny Vespiquen. This is because although Combee becomes more common during the Sweet Swarm event, Shiny Pokemon are still rare, so if a player only finds a single Shiny Combee, and it turns out to be male, they may miss the opportunity to evolve it into a Shiny Vespiquen. Consequently, this could result in frustration, particularly since the Sweet Swarm is just going to last for a few days.

Ultimately, what makes Pokemon GO special is its unpredictable nature – sometimes it feels almost random. Despite the fact that players can adapt their approach and employ tactics to get the best results, it’s these elements of surprise that keep the game feeling new and thrilling.

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2025-07-28 19:33