January 30, 2023

Rayquaza emerges ahead of a Hoenn-sized adventure in Primal Rumblings!

Rayquaza emerges ahead of a Hoenn-sized adventure in Primal Rumblings!

Trainers,

Oodles of Pokémon first discovered in the Hoenn region, including Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, will make appearances during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global, so take the opportunity to stock up on catching supplies and familiarize yourself with some returning friends during the Primal Rumblings event!

Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will be able to encounter Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global. Check out the event site for more details on how to attend!

Primal Rumblings

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Treecko
Treecko
Torchic*
Torchic
Mudkip*
Mudkip
Wurmple*
Wurmple
Whismur*
Whismur
Numel*
Numel
Barboach*
Barboach
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Grovyle*
Grovyle
Combusken*
Combusken
Marshtomp*
Marshtomp
Absol*
Absol
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bonuses

2× XP for evolving Pokémon.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Treecko*
Treecko
Torchic*
Torchic
Mudkip*
Mudkip
Three-Star Raids
Grovyle*
Grovyle
Combusken*
Combusken
Marshtomp*
Marshtomp
Five-Star Raids
Rayquaza*
Rayquaza
Mega Raids
Latias*
Latias
Latios*
Latios
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research tasks

Hoenn-themed Field Research tasks will be available!

Complete the research tasks to earn items that will help you prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global!

Collection Challenge

A Primal Rumblings Collection Challenge is coming!

Complete the Evolution-themed Collection Challenge to receive Ultra Balls and a Rocket Radar!

Event stickers

You’ll be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn–themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.

—The Pokémon GO team