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A Valorous Hero

Event

Starts:
Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at  8:00 PM Local Time

When a friend needs a hero, will you rise to the occasion?

Candela may be a strong Trainer, but the Team Valor leader could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on powering up and battling Pokémon—A Valorous Hero!

Mega Pinsir will also make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tapu Fini—if you’re lucky!




Bonuses

2× Candy for catching Pokémon
2× Candy for catching Pokémon
Trainers level 31 and above will have twice the chance to obtain Candy XL from catching Pokémon
Trainers level 31 and above will have twice the chance to obtain Candy XL from catching Pokémon
2x Mysterious Components from Team GO Rocket
2x Mysterious Components from Team GO Rocket
Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs

Features

Mega Pinsir Debut

Mega Pinsir will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

  • shiny
    Mega Pinsir

Raids

Appearing in 1- Star Raids

  • shiny
    Hisuian Growlithe
  • shiny
    Galarian Ponyta
  • shiny
    Hoothoot

Appearing in 3- Star Raids

  • shiny
    Galarian Stunfisk
  • shiny
    Druddigon
  • shiny
    Hisuian Braviary
  • shiny
    Hisuian Avalugg

Appearing in 5- Star Raids

  • shiny
    Tapu Fini

Appearing in Mega Raids

  • shiny
    Mega Pinsir

Research

Field Research Tasks

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.

  • Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
    REWARD
    ×5
    Revive ×5
  • Battle in a Gym
    REWARD
    ×3
    Hyper Potion ×3
  • Power up a Pokémon
    REWARD
    ×300
    Stardust ×300
  • Power up Pokémon 5 times
    REWARD
    ×1000
    Stardust ×1000
  • Power up Pokémon 10 times
    REWARD
    shiny Ponyta
    Max CP
    727
    Min CP
    683

A Valorous Hero

Event-exclusive Special Research

Special Research featuring the Team Valor leader, Candela, will be available! Trainers who complete the research will be rewarded with an encounter with Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory! This is the only way to encounter Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory during this Season.

STEP
1
A Valorous Hero (1/4)
Catch 15 Pokémon
×10
Poké Ball ×10
Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon
×10
Razz Berry ×10
Power up Pokémon 5 times
×1000
Stardust ×1000

REWARDS

1500 XP
Charmander
STEP
2
A Valorous Hero (2/4)
Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks
×10
Pinap Berry ×10
Power up Pokémon 10 times
×2000
Stardust ×2000
Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Members
×3
Revive ×3

REWARDS

2000 XP
Stufful
STEP
3
A Valorous Hero (3/4)
Catch 15 Pokémon
×15
Great Ball ×15
Power up Pokémon 15 times
×2500
Stardust ×2500
Battle in a Gym 3 times
×5
Revive ×5

REWARDS

2500 XP
Candela Accessory Ponyta
STEP
4
A Valorous Hero (4/4)
Claim Reward!
×80
Charizard Mega Energy ×80
Claim Reward!
×5
Hyper Potion ×5
Claim Reward!
×7
Revive ×7

REWARDS

2500 XP
×2500

A Valorous Hero: Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research

Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete Timed Research to earn a Fast TM and a Charged TM.

STEP
1
A Valorous Hero: Timed Research (1/2)
Power up Pokémon 10 times
×1000
Stardust ×1000
Catch 5 Pokémon
×10
Poké Ball ×10
Make 5 Great Throws
×10
Razz Berry ×10
Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
×5
Hyper Potion ×5

REWARDS

×1000
1000 XP
×1
STEP
2
A Valorous Hero: Timed Research (2/2)
Power up Pokémon 10 times
×1000
Stardust ×1000
Catch 5 Pokémon
×10
Poké Ball ×10
Make 5 Great Throws
×10
Razz Berry ×10
Battle in a Gym 3 times
×5
Hyper Potion ×5

REWARDS

×1000
1000 XP
×1

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

Free Special Research will be available for Trainers throughout Season 10: Rising Heroes! Spend some time helping out Professor Willow to see what surprises you can discover!

The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season 10: Rising Heroes on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Shiny

Shiny Tapu Fini will be released when it returns to raids on May 9 and continue to be available during this event.

  • Tapu Fini

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