Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Adventures abound during the Harvest Festival event in Pokémon GO!
Harvest Festival
Thursday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo.
- Mossy Lure Modules will attract different Pokémon during the event, such as Alolan Exeggutor, Snorlax, Pumpkaboo, and Smoliv.*
*Pumpkaboo attracted to Mossy Lure Modules will have a higher chance of being Super Size Pumpkaboo than those found in the wild.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Smoliv—if you’re lucky!
Oddish*
Exeggcute*
Hoppip*
Sunkern*
Miltank*
Zigzagoon*
Bunnelby*
Small Size Pumpkaboo*
Average Size Pumpkaboo*
Large Size Pumpkaboo*
Smoliv*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Super Size Pumpkaboo*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Pumpkaboo**
Smoliv*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
**Pumpkaboo encountered through Field Research may be any size.
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- Two Mossy Lure Modules
- One Incense
- One Lucky Egg
- Encounters with Smoliv
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and encounters with Smoliv!
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Pokémon GO Web Store
Don’t forget to check out the Pokémon GO Web Store for all the best deals.
Now even more Trainers can enjoy the web store! Trainers with Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) accounts can now log in to the Pokémon GO Web Store with the same credentials used to log in to Pokémon GO. And don’t forget, Trainers can get a 15% discount on their first web store purchase of any item that costs US$9.99 or more!
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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