Pokémon GO Rivals Week Event (May 2024)
Trainers, get ready to fight! Pokémon GO is hosting a new Rivals Week event from May 4 through May 9, 2024. Pokémon rivals are the focus of this battle themed event, with Pokémon that typically antagonise each other being featured as key characters.
Zangoose and Seviper, Throh and Sawk, Heatmor and Durant – these are the region-exclusive rival Pokémon you will be facing against… worldwide! Add on top of this a GO Battle Weekend that takes place during this event, and we have a great mini-event on our hands!
Here is everything you need to know about Rivals Week 2024 event in Pokémon GO!
Date & Time
- Starts Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Ends Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
Bonuses
10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
2× Catch Candy
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant
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The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in wild encounters during the Pokémon GO Rivals Week event:
Some Trainers might even encounter the following, but only if they are lucky:
In addition to the Pokémon listed above, some Trainers might even encounter the following (usually regional) Pokémon during the event:
May 4 at 10:00 a.m.to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
May 6 at 10:00 a.m.to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
May 8 at 10:00 a.m.to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
The following Pokémon will appear in raids:
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
May 4 at 10:00 a.m.to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
May 6 at 10:00 a.m.to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
May 8 at 10:00 a.m.to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks:
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event.
Complete tasks to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Date & Time
- Starts Saturday, May 4, at 12:00 a.m. PDT
- Ends Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Bonuses
4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include
end-of-set rewards.)
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Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Sandals.
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candy XL!
Pokéstop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.
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