How to get Tandemaus and evolve Maushold in Pokémon Go, including Maushold forms

Tandemaus and its evolution Maushold from Gen 9 have made their debut in Pokémon Go during the Season of Shared Skies. These cute little mice Pokémon are both Normal-type, and the evolution into Maushold expands their family size. Interestingly, it raises the question of whether this evolution is a true evolution at all. There are also two distinct forms of Maushold – the Family of Three and Family of Four – making it essential to understand how these forms function in Pokémon Go.

How to get Tandemaus in Pokémon Go

Tandemaus was introduced during the Better Together event in July 2024. Here’s how to capture Tandemaus during this event:

• ‘Better Together Timed Research’ quest reward – Complete quest steps 1 and 2.
• Event exclusive field research tasks – Tasks like ‘Catch 10 Pokémon’, ‘Power up Pokémon 5 times’, ‘Send 2 Gifts to friends’, and more.
• Party Play encounters.
• Grow Together Ticket timed research quest available for purchase.

Completing the Better Together Timed Research quest guarantees two Tandemaus encounters, as you’ll receive one for each quest step you complete. Although the ‘Earn 20,000 XP’ challenge in both steps requires time, the event offers a x4 catch XP bonus, allowing you to quickly gather XP by completing raids and catching Pokémon. Just remember to collect the quest rewards before the specified time, or they will disappear.

If you prefer to catch Tandemaus through event-exclusive field research tasks, it is available as a reward for multiple tasks. However, be aware that it shares the reward pool with other Pokémon and items, so your chances may vary. It’s also possible to save these tasks for completion after the event ends.

Additionally, there’s the option of Party Play, but it requires either friends who play Pokémon Go or a second device. If you lack these, finding a local group may be necessary. Keep in mind that using Party Play can drain your battery quickly, and since Tandemaus’s spawn rates are unknown, it might limit your search time.

The Grow Together Ticket, priced at $4.99, includes a timed research quest with a Tandemaus encounter as one of its rewards. It’s important to complete this quest before the deadline, or the opportunity will be lost.

For those considering purchasing the ticket, it’s advisable to wait until after the event ends to evaluate how many Tandemaus you catch. It’s highly recommended to catch at least one Tandemaus during the event to ensure it’s in your Pokédex for future evolution into Maushold, as post-event availability may be limited to Party Play spawns.

How to evolve Tandemaus into Maushold in Pokémon Go

To evolve Tandemaus into Maushold, you will need 50 Tandemaus Candy. While this is the standard amount for a one-stage evolution, using a Pinap Berry while catching Tandemaus is advisable, as it doubles the candy you receive. With the potential for Tandemaus to be less common after the event, gathering candy will become increasingly important.

Additionally, you can earn more Tandemaus Candy by having it as your buddy Pokémon or by using Rare Candy, though it may be better to save Rare Candy for rarer Pokémon.

Maushold forms in Pokémon Go explained: Family of Three and Family of Four

Maushold features two forms: Family of Three and Family of Four. The distinction lies in the number of children Maushold has during its evolution. In the Pokémon universe, Family of Three is the rarer form, with a 1/100 chance of evolving into this version of Maushold. Both forms do not differ in stats, and unlike many other Pokémon, you won’t see an evolution cutscene when Tandemaus evolves at Level 25 if it’s not in battle. Instead, Maushold will simply appear in your party.

As of now, it seems the form of Maushold that evolves from Tandemaus is chosen at random, but there may be some underlying odds at play. If any new information becomes available regarding specific evolution chances, it will be updated.

Good luck capturing Tandemaus in Pokémon Go!