Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Electric-type Pokémon spark our interest in the new Magnetic Study event!
Magnetic Study
Tuesday, October 15, at 12:00 a.m. to Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
The following bonuses will be active throughout the event.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Magnemite, Shiny Plusle, and Shiny Minun.
- Magnetic Lure Modules are more likely to attract event-themed Pokémon.
In addition, each day will have a special bonus active from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time!
October 15
- 2× XP for catching Pokémon
October 16
- 50% more XP from Raid Battles
October 17
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
Magnetic Study Timed Research
Timed Research will also be available each day of the Magnetic Study event. This Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on exploration and catching Pokémon.
October 15
- Encounters with the featured Pokémon of the day: Plusle*
- 5,000 XP
- 2,500 Stardust
October 16
- Encounters with the featured Pokémon of the day: Magnemite*
- 1 Magnetic Lure Module
October 17
- Encounters with the featured Pokémon of the day: Minun*
- 5,000 XP
- 2,500 Stardust
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before 11:59 p.m. local time each day of the Magnetic Study event.
Field Research Task Encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete certain Field Research tasks.
Magnemite*
Plusle*
Minun*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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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