Summary
Pokemon GOhas just revealed new details regarding the game’s Rivals Week update releasing in May. The new event will taskPokemon GOplayers with battling other players as well as engaging in various timed research tasks for extra rewards and special items, with certain Pokemon having increased spawn rates during the event.
Pokemon GOthrives thanks to a community of dedicated fans and continued support from developer Niantic. The game receives new and exciting updates and content rollouts on a consistent basis, always giving players something new to look out for. Just like any other game in the iconic series,Pokemon GOfeatures hundreds of different Pokemon to capture, spanning across multiple generations. However, in order to capture every Pokemon inPokemon GO, players will need to explore the real world, with the game’s upcoming update encouraging exploration and battles.
ThenewPokemon GORivals Weekbegins Saturday, May 4, and will entice players with a plethora of exciting items and limited-time bonuses. Players can expect to receive 10 XP from spinningPhoto Discs atPokemon GOGymsas well as double the Catch Candy. Players will also have greater chances of encountering wild Pokemon like Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant.
Pokemon GO Teases New Event
This portion of the event will last through Thursday, May 9. All of the following Pokemon will have increased spawn rates and will be available to find and catch in Shiny variants.
While battling makes up a good chunk ofPokemon GO’s core gameplay, hunting, catching, and training Pokemon is a key component of the game. SomePokemon are rarer than others inPokemon GO, but this new update seems to give players a slightly easier time when it comes to catching pocket monsters, with spawn rates having been increased for a significant number of highly sought-after Pokemon.
The second portion of this update is centered on battles, with GO Battle Weekend taking place between Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5. During this part ofPokemon GO’s new update, players can receive 4x Stardust from win rewards, as well as free, battle-themed Timed Research rewards. The maximum number of sets gamers can play per day will increase from five to 20, for a total of 100 battles. This also includespaid Timed Research inPokemon GO. For every $1 players spend, they will be given access to event-exclusive Timed Research opportunities. During this time,Pokemon GOplayers can complete these research tasks and receive Stardust, a Star Piece, or Rare Candies.
WHERE TO PLAY
Now you can battle other Pokémon GO trainers online! Try the GO Battle League today. Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch
UNCOVER THE WORLD OF POKÉMON: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are! CATCH more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex! JOURNEY alongside your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards! COMPETE in epic Gym battles and… TEAM UP and UNITE with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles!It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await! Let’s GO
