Niantic has announced an exciting new event in Pokémon GO called Breaking Moment, featuring the highly anticipated Dynamax debut of Drilbur along with various wild Pokémon encounters and event bonuses. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming event.
When is the Pokémon GO Breaking Moment Event?
The Breaking Moment event kicks off on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time and wraps up on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
During this event, players will see the debut of Dynamax Drilbur in Pokémon GO, available in 1-star Max Raids. Drilbur will also have an increased chance of appearing shiny, making this event an ideal time to catch a special version of this Pokémon.
Event Bonuses
Trainers can enjoy a unique event bonus during Breaking Moment:
- Double XL Candy Chance: Trainers at level 31 or higher have an increased chance to receive XL Candy when catching Pokémon, perfect for leveling up their Pokémon further.
Wild Encounters
The event will feature various Pokémon appearing in the wild, many of which have shiny potential. Here’s the lineup of wild encounters (* indicates shiny availability):
- *Jigglypuff
- Diglett*
- Alolan Diglett*
- Rhyhorn*
- Phanpy*
- Whismur*
- Kricketot*
- Woobat*
- Drilbur*
- Noibat***
Research Tasks and Rewards
The Breaking Moment event will offer special Field Research tasks and Timed Research with valuable rewards, including:
- Drilbur Candy
- Drilbur XL Candy
- Drilbur encounters
Special Bundle: Pokémon GO Wild Area Global Ultra Special Pack
During the event, players can purchase the Wild Area Global Ultra Special Pack in the Pokémon GO shop. This exclusive bundle includes an Incubator and a Max Particle Pack at no additional cost, giving players tools to hatch eggs and participate in Max Raids during the event.
Conclusion
The Breaking Moment event in Pokémon GO brings new opportunities for Trainers, from catching a shiny Dynamax Drilbur to earning extra XL Candy. With exciting bonuses, unique Pokémon encounters, and exclusive event items, this event is not to be missed for any dedicated Pokémon GO player.
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