Pokémon GO A Valorous Hero event now underway in the Asia-Pacific region until May 17 at 8 p.m. local time, Mega Pinsir, Shiny Mega Pinsir and Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed Team Valor accessory now available in Pokémon GO for the first time

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Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:

Trainers! Help out Candela during the upcoming A Valorous Hero event!

Trainers,

When a friend needs a hero, will you rise to the occasion?

Candela may be a strong Trainer, but the Team Valor leader could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on powering up and battling Pokémon—A Valorous Hero!

Mega Pinsir will also make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tapu Fini—if you’re lucky!

A Valorous Hero

Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Pinsir debut

Mega Pinsir will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

Mega Pinsir

Event Bonuses

2× Candy for catching Pokémon.

Trainers level 31 and above will have twice the chance to obtain Candy XL from catching Pokémon.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tapu Fini—if you’re lucky!

Special Research story—A Valorous Hero

Special Research featuring the Team Valor leader, Candela, will be available! Trainers who complete the research will be rewarded with an encounter with Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory! This is the only way to encounter Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory during this Season.

Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory

Timed Research

Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete Timed Research to earn a Fast TM and a Charged TM.

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research to earn Stardust, Revives, Hyper Potions, and an encounter with Ponyta!

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

Free Special Research will be available for Trainers throughout Season 10: Rising Heroes! Spend some time helping out Professor Willow to see what surprises you can discover!

The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season 10: Rising Heroes on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog