Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Pay homage to Pokémon GO circa 2016 with Pokémon first discovered in Kanto.
Party like it’s 2016 with Pokémon GO’s Adamant Time event, which takes place from December 11 at 10:00 a.m. to December 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Kanto’s making a comeback—not that it needed one—with Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region appearing more frequently in the wild. Catch Krabby, pick up a Ponyta (or several), and visit Vulpix and Voltorb while enjoying triple XP for catching Pokémon throughout the event.
Fans of the deceptive Ditto will be delighted to discover that the Transform Pokémon will be masquerading as different Pokémon throughout the event, so be sure to take a closer look at any Oddish, Koffing, Rhyhorn, or Goldeen that you encounter in the wild. And your lucky streak continues as the number of guaranteed Lucky Pokémon a Trainer can receive in a trade has increased from 15 to 25. If you receive a Pokémon in a trade that has been in a Trainer’s Pokémon Storage since 2018, that Pokémon will become a Lucky Pokémon until you hit the 25 guaranteed Lucky Pokémon limit!
Make time for research with Special Research, Field Research, and Timed Research opportunities. In the Timeless Travels Special Research story, Professor Willow once again solicits your assistance, this time asking for help uncovering the legends of the Hisui region. Seasonal Timed Research focused on acquiring XP offers a potential opportunity for one final level up before 2023 draws to a close—you can celebrate your level milestones with rewards for reaching Level 10, Level 20, Level 30, and Level 40. This Timed Research expires December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time, so make the most of the XP bonanza while you can. And keep an eye out for yet another Timed Research track focused on adding friends, which awards XP, Stardust, and Ultra Balls.
For a full list of Pokémon appearing in raids, visit the Niantic blog.
Time’s on your side, Trainers!
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Catch up in time for the Adamant Time event, and party up in a Kanto comeback!
Trainers,
No need to take a trip back to where it all started in the Kanto region—it appears that the Kanto region has come to us across time and space! The year may not be 2016, but Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region are inexplicably roaming the wild in greater numbers than before.
Spend some time researching with Professor Willow, and shine a light on these latest developments! In the meantime, what better way to study these Pokémon than interacting with them in new ways? Party up, explore a Route, and enter your stars in a PokéStop Showcase!
Adamant Time event
Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon commonly encountered in 2016 are returning to roam the wild!
Event bonus
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
A Lucky exchange!
The number of guaranteed Lucky Pokémon a Trainer can receive in a trade has been increased from 15 to 25! And starting Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time, if you trade a Pokémon that has been in a Trainer’s Pokémon storage since 2018, it is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon until the limit is reached! This change is permanent.
A Ditto changeup
Ditto appear to be changing into different Pokémon in the wild!
Ditto transformations
The following Pokémon will appear in the wild! Which ones are actually Ditto?
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Three-Star RaidsCatch up with Timed Research
Seasonal Timed Research focused on catching up on XP and leveling up will be available starting with this event until the end of 2023!
Complete the research tasks by reaching Level 10, Level 20, Level 30, and Level 40 to earn items and Stardust at each milestone! Trainers can automatically claim rewards for a milestone they have already passed at the start of the event.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Catch a friend with Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event!
Timed Research focused on adding friends will be available throughout the event!
Complete the research tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and Ultra Balls.
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!
Timeless Travels Special Research
A new Special Research story is available to Trainers!
Travel on a Season-long research expedition with Professor Willow, and uncover the legends of the Hisui region.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter Krabby, Vulpix, Ponyta, Voltorb, or Ditto!
Pokémon GO Web Store Bundle
The Boost Box and Ultra Storage Box will be available during the event.
Boost Box
For US$9.99, Trainers will receive 30 Lucky Eggs, 10 Incense, two Lure Modules, and two Poffins.
Ultra Storage Box
For US$4.99, Trainers will receive one Item Bag upgrade, one Pokémon Storage upgrade, one Premium Battle Pass, and one Remote Raid Pass.
Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.
Event bundles
A Boost Box bundle will be available during this event in the in-game shop.
For 1,499 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Lucky Eggs, 10 Incense, two Lure Modules, and two Poffins.
Check it out in the in-game shop while you can!
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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