Prepare for a battle-focused event in Pokémon GO: Rivals Week
Time to meet your match
Pokémon GO Rivals Week is set for Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, and we’ve got the full breakdown on what to expect.
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
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Mankey
- Poliwag
- Machop
- Gligar
- Ralts
- 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
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
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
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.
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!
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
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