Pokémon GO will kick off the month of November with its annual Harvest Festival event, running from Tuesday, November 7, at 10 am until Sunday, November 12, at 8 pm local time. Following last year’s success, this event continues to celebrate autumn with Grass-type Pokémon, special bonuses, and exciting new additions.
Event Highlights:
- Smoliv Debut in Shiny Form: Smoliv makes its shiny debut, available in the wild, Field Research, and paid research tasks.
- Increased Shiny Rates: Shiny Pumpkaboo in four sizes (Small, Average, Large, and Super) will have boosted shiny rates.
- Bonus Rewards: Enjoy double Candy for each Pokémon caught, and enhanced Mossy Lure Modules will attract special Pokémon.
Wild Encounters:
Trainers will encounter a variety of Pokémon in the wild, with a focus on fall-themed and Grass-type creatures. Here’s the full list of expected spawns:
- Oddish, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Sunkern
- Miltank, Zigzagoon, Bunnelby
- Pumpkaboo (Small, Average, Large, and Super Sizes)
- Smoliv
Special Research Opportunities:
- Field Research Tasks: Reward encounters with Smoliv and Pumpkaboo, each with shiny chances.
- Paid Research ($2 USD): Includes two Mossy Lure Modules, incense, a Lucky Egg, and Smoliv encounters.
- Collection Challenges: Complete event-themed challenges to earn Stardust and encounters with Smoliv.
- PokeStop Showcases: Trainers can enter themed Pokémon in select PokeStops for a chance to showcase their collection.
Bonus Details:
- Double Candy for catching Pokémon
- Increased Shiny Chance for Pumpkaboo
- Mossy Lure Module Pokémon: Pokémon such as Alolan Exeggutor and Snorlax will be attracted to Mossy Lure Modules throughout the event.
Upcoming November Events:
November is packed with exciting activities in Pokémon GO:
- Mankey Community Day: November 10, featuring Mankey with exclusive moves and bonuses.
- Wild Area Events: Global players can participate in a new Wild Area event on November 23-24, with an exclusive in-person event in Fukuoka, Japan.
- Max Out Season Finale: Closing out the Max Out Season with Max Battles, Spotlight Hours, and the new Max Mondays, which introduce Dynamax Pokémon encounters.
Prepare to dive into a month full of action-packed events and autumn festivities!
