Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
The Psychic Spectacular Event returns in Pokémon GO!
Psychic Spectacular
Wednesday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- Additional Candy for Nice Throws or better.
- Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
Pokémon Debuts
Hatenna, the Calm Pokémon, and its Evolutions will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
* You can use 25 Hatenna Candy to evolve Hatenna into Hattrem, and 100 Hatenna Candy to evolve Hattrem into Hatterene.
Dynamax Debuts!
The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in three-star Max Battles!
Beldum*
Pokémon caught from Max Battle encounters, as well as their Evolutions, can be Dynamaxed during Max Battles.
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Ralts*
Spoink*
Gothita*
Solosis*
Elgyem*
Spritzee*
Swirlix*
Inkay*
Morelull*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following.
Hatenna
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
Mawile*
Chingling*
Espurr*
Hatenna
*If you’re lucky, you may hatch a Shiny one!
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Morelull encountered via Field Research will have a greater chance of being Shiny than when found in the wild.
Gothita*
Solosis*
Elgyem*
Spritzee*
Swirlix*
Morelull*
Hatenna
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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.
- One Incubator
- One Super Incubator
- One Star Piece
- 15,000 XP
- Encounters with Morelull and Hatenna
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 Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, XP, and encounters with Hatenna!
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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