As we head into August, Pokémon GO is gearing up for another exciting event—Adventure Week. This event promises a variety of bonuses and special encounters to keep trainers engaged. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from Adventure Week and how to make the most of it.
Event Duration and Key Dates
Adventure Week kicks off on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time and wraps up on Monday, August 12, at 11:59 PM local time. Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the action-packed days.
Exciting Event Bonuses
During Adventure Week, trainers will enjoy a range of bonuses designed to enhance the gameplay experience:
- Double XP for spinning PokéStops.
- Quintuple XP for spinning new PokéStops.
- Double XP for hatching Pokémon Eggs.
These XP bonuses are perfect for leveling up faster, so make sure to take full advantage of them.
Increased Shiny Pokémon Encounters
Adventure Week also brings a higher chance of encountering shiny variants of certain Pokémon. Keep an eye out for these shiny Pokémon:
- Cranidos
- Shieldon
- Tirtouga
- Archen
- Tyrunt
- Amaura
Featured Wild Encounters
Several Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, and some may even be shiny. Look for:
- Diglett
- Omanyte
- Kabuto
- Dunsparce
- Roggenrola
- Drilbur
- Bunnelby
These increased wild encounters provide a great opportunity to catch some rare and powerful Pokémon.
Special 7 km Egg Hatches
Hatching 7 km Eggs during Adventure Week can yield some exciting Pokémon, with a chance of them being shiny:
- Cranidos
- Shieldon
- Tirtouga
- Archen
- Tyrunt
- Amaura
Make sure to walk those extra kilometers to hatch as many Eggs as possible.
Field Research Task Rewards
Completing event-themed field research tasks will offer encounters with specific Pokémon. Some of these Pokémon can also be shiny:
- Dunsparce
- Lileep
- Anorith
- Cranidos
- Shieldon
- Roggenrola
- Drilbur
- Tirtouga
- Archen
- Bunnelby
- Tyrunt
- Amaura
Engage in these tasks to add more Pokémon to your collection.
Exclusive Paid Timed Research
For $2 USD, players can access exclusive timed research that includes:
- Two incubators
- One super incubator
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
This paid research is a fantastic way to gain additional rewards and encounters during the event.
Collection Challenges
Adventure Week will also feature special Collection Challenges. Completing these challenges will reward players with:
- Encounters with specific Pokémon
- Stardust
- Mega Energy for Aerodactyl
These challenges are a fun way to earn extra rewards and complete your Pokédex.
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Conclusion
Pokémon GO Adventure Week is set to be a thrilling event filled with unique bonuses and special encounters. Whether you’re spinning PokéStops, hatching Eggs, or completing research tasks, there are plenty of opportunities to catch rare Pokémon and earn valuable rewards. Get ready to embark on this adventure starting August 2!
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