Psychic Spectacular 2022
If your memory is as good as Alakazam’s, then you may remember a past event all about Psychic-type Pokémon. Well, we’re pleased to announce that that same event—the Psychic Spectacular—will soon make a return!
Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids, the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys will be appearing in raids, and more! Read on for all the details.
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Mega Alakazam Appears!
Mega Alakazam will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
- Mega Alakazam
Featured Attack
Alakazam
Evolve Kadabra (Abra’s Evolution) or catch Alakazam in raids during the event to get an Alakazam that knows the Charged Attack Psychic.
Psychic
- Trainer Battles: 90 Power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense
- Gyms and raids: 90 Power
Deoxys Raid Day
Sunday, September 11, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
As part of the Psychic Spectacular event, we’re holding a special Raid Day to celebrate the Mythical Pokémon Deoxys! Deoxys will be appearing in Five-Star Raids in all of its forms—and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
- All forms of Deoxys appearing more frequently in raids
- Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes by spinning Gyms
- An increased chance of encountering Shiny Deoxys
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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 Elgyem—if you’re lucky!
- Abra
- Slowpoke
- Drowzee
- Natu
- Ralts
- Spoink
- Munna
- Woobat
- Gothita
- Solosis
- Elgyem
If you're lucky, you may encounter the following
- Kadabra
- Kirlia
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In 7 km Eggs
- Smoochum
- Wynaut
- Chingling
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Appearing in 1- Star Raids
- Unown E
- Unown P
- Unown S
- Espurr
Note: Unown will not be available shiny during this event.
Appearing in 3- Star Raids
- Alolan Raichu
- Wobbuffet
- Girafarig
- Oranguru
Appearing in 5- Star Raids
- Deoxys (Normal)
- Deoxys (Attack)
- Deoxys (Defense)
- Deoxys (Speed)
Appearing in Mega Raids
- Mega Alakazam
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Field Research Tasks
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
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Make 5 Curveball Throws
REWARD
Elgyem
Max CP593Min CP554 -
Make 5 Curveball Throws in a row
REWARD
Chimecho
Max CP968Min CP918 -
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
REWARD
Baltoy
Max CP337Min CP307 -
Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms
REWARD
Hypno
Max CP895Min CP847
Psychic Spectacular
Event-exclusive Timed Research
Timed Research focused on Curveball Throws will be available throughout the event!
Complete the research to earn multiple encounters with Elgyem.
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Shiny Elgyem Family
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Elgyem—if you’re lucky!
- Elgyem
- Beheeyem