Pokémon GO continues to surprise us with exciting events, and the latest to arrive is the Burning Steps event. This egg hatching-focused event promises a series of rewards and special encounters. Here are all the details you need to know to make the most of this new adventure.
Burning Steps Event Date and Times
The Burning Steps event will begin on Friday, June 21 at 10:00 AM local time and will end on Tuesday, June 25 at 8:00 PM local time. Throughout this weekend, players will have access to a series of bonuses and unique opportunities.
Burning Steps Event Bonuses
During the event, players will enjoy the following bonuses:
- Double Candy for hatching eggs.
- Half hatch distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event.
- Quarter hatch distance for the first three eggs using the Pokémon GO Egg Hatching Widget.
- Increased chance of encountering and hatching a shiny Slugma and a shiny Litleo.
With some luck, you might also find a shiny Larvesta from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs.
Pokémon Available from Eggs
Here are the Pokémon you can expect to hatch from eggs during the event. Pokémon marked with * have a chance to appear in their shiny form:
2 km Eggs
- *Growlithe
- *Slugma
- *Houndour
- *Magby
- *Larvesta
5 km Eggs
- *Hisui Growlithe
- *Darumaka
- *Litwick
- *Larvesta
- Litleo
10 km Eggs
- *Larvesta
- *Turtonator
- Charcadet
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Field Research Tasks
During the event, you can complete event-themed field research tasks. Completing these tasks gives you the chance to encounter special Pokémon like Slugma, Litleo, and Turtonator*.
Special Research
Additionally, there will be a special research task that offers rewards such as Stardust, XP, and encounters with special Pokémon. Don’t miss the chance to complete this research for additional benefits.
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Final Toughts
The Burning Steps event in Pokémon GO is a great opportunity for trainers to catch rare Pokémon and increase their shiny collection. Here are some tips to make the most out of this event:
- Plan your walks to hatch as many eggs as possible.
- Use the egg hatching widget to reduce the distance needed for the first three eggs.
- Participate in field research tasks to gain encounters with special Pokémon and valuable rewards.
Enjoy the event and may you have many lucky hatches!