Crackling Voltage Event
Things are about to get electric with the Crackling Voltage event! Electric-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, and Trainers can look forward to the Legendary Pokémon Tapu Koko, a guardian deity of the Alola region, returning in Five-Star raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Helioptile and Shiny Tapu Koko—if you’re lucky!
We have also received reports that Team GO Rocket might try to spark some trouble with new Shadow Pokémon soon. Stay alert, Trainers!
Features
Team GO Rocket Takeover
From Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 12:00 am to Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 pm local time.
Save Shadow Registeel!
Giovanni’s iron will is strong as ever, and this time his plot includes using Shadow Registeel! A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!
The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season 9: Mythical Wishes on March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Find the Full Details on the Team GO Rocket Takeover here.
Spawns
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Helioptile—if you’re lucky!
- Ekans
- Magnemite
- Grimer
- Electrike
- Stunky
- Blitzle
- Ferroseed
- Helioptile
- Grubbin
Some Trainers might even encounter the following
- Beldum
- Dedenne
Eggs
In 7 km Eggs
The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.
Helioptile hatched from these Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Helioptile found in the wild.
- Alolan Sandshrew
- Skarmory
- Blitzle
- Stunfisk
- Galarian Stunfisk
- Helioptile
- Dedenne
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tapu Koko—if you’re lucky!
Helioptile in these raids will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Helioptile found in the wild.
Appearing in 1- Star Raids
- Alolan Grimer
- Shinx
- Bronzor
- Klink
- Helioptile
Appearing in 3- Star Raids
- Venomoth
- Galarian Weezing
- Jolteon
- Mawile
Appearing in 5- Star Raids
Tapu Koko will appear in raids from Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Registeel will appear in raids from Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Registeel caught during the event will know the Charged Attack Zap Cannon.
- Registeel
- Tapu Koko
Appearing in Mega Raids
Mega Aerodactyl will appear in raids from Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Mega Gengar will appear in raids from Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Mega Aerodactyl
- Mega Gengar
Research
Field Research Tasks
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
- Catch 5 Pokémon POSSIBLE REWARDSPlusleMax CP762Min CP717MinunMax CP726Min CP682
- Power up Pokémon 3 times POSSIBLE REWARDSVoltorbMax CP432Min CP399Hisuian VoltorbMax CP432Min CP399
- Power up Pokémon 5 times REWARDHelioptileMax CP399Min CP367
- Walk 3 km REWARDEmolgaMax CP700Min CP657
Shiny
Shiny Helioptile Family
Shiny Helioptile will be available for the first time during this event. You’ll have a higher chance of encountering Shiny Helioptile from Raid Battles and 7 km Eggs during this event compared to encountering it in the wild.
- Helioptile
- Heliolisk
Shiny Tapu Koko
Shiny Tapu Koko will be making its debut in Raid Battles during this period as well.
- Tapu Koko