Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Catch scrappy Pokémon, take on the GO Battle League, and more.
Any experienced Pokémon Trainer will tell you that our rivals help make us stronger, challenging us to be the very best we can. Pokémon GO is celebrating that vital relationship with Rivals Week from May 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Make the most of it with event bonuses that include ten times the XP for spinning Photo Discs at Gyms, double the Candy for catching Pokémon, and an increased chance of encountering the following Shiny Pokémon: Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant.
Throughout Rivals Week, Fighting-type Pokémon and Pokémon with a feisty reputation within the GO Battle League will be appearing more frequently in the wild. This includes Alolan Sandshrew, Mankey, Poliwag, Machop, Lickitung, Gligar, Ralts, and Galarian Stunfisk.
On specific days, certain Pokémon might be more likely to appear:
- May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time: Zangoose and Seviper
- May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time: Throh and Sawk
- May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m. local time: Heatmor and Durant
Power up your strongest Pokémon to take on the following raids:
- One-Star Raids
- Mankey
- Teddiursa
- Swinub
- Jangmo-o
- Three-Star Raids
- May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time
- Zangoose
- Seviper
- May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time
- Throh
- Sawk
- May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m. local time
- Heatmor
- Durant
- May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Out-research your rivals by completing Field Research tasks to earn encounters with Alolan Sandshrew, Mankey, Poliwag, Lickitung, Gligar, Ralts, and Galarian Stunfisk. And take on event-themed Timed Research to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
If all that wasn’t enough to ignite your fighting spirit, GO Battle Weekend is happening from May 4 at 12:00 a.m. to May 5 at 11:59 p.m. local time. During that time, the following bonuses will be in effect.
- 4× Stardust from win rewards (excluding end-of-set rewards)
- The maximum number of sets per day will increase from five to 20 for a total of 100 battles
- Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available, with rewards including the Hala-Style Sandals avatar item
You can purchase a ticket for battle-themed Timed Research from the in-game shop for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing in your local currency). Complete this research to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candies XL.
Stay fierce, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
Prepare for a battle-focused event in Pokémon GO: Rivals Week!
Rivals Week
Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
- 2× Catch Candy
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Machop*
Gligar*
Ralts*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Lickitung*
Galarian Stunfisk*
In addition to the Pokémon listed above, some Trainers might even encounter the following during the event!
May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
Zangoose*
Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
Throh*
Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Heatmor*
Durant*
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Mankey*
Teddiursa*
Swinub*
Jangmo-o
Three-Star Raids
May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
Zangoose*
Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
Throh*
Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Heatmor*
Durant*
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available!
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Lickitung*
Gligar*
Ralts*
Galarian Stunfisk*
Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Complete tasks to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
GO Battle Weekend
Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
- The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
- Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Sandals.
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candy XL!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
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
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