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