Step back in time with the Hisuian Discoveries event

July 24, 2022

Step back in time with the Hisuian Discoveries event

Trainers,

Seek out all Pokémon.

We can’t explain it, but somehow, more Pokémon originally discovered in the Hisui region are set to debut in Pokémon GO!

And even more surprises may be in store. Perhaps working together during Pokémon GO Fest: Seattle is the key to unlocking something?

UPDATE: Trainers, your fighting spirit has rippled through time and space! Through your determination and grit, you’ve awakened Ultra Unlock bonuses. Tons of treats and a Pokémon debut await during Ultra Unlock: Hisuian Discoveries and Ultra Unlock: Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day!

Hisuian Discoveries

Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Hisuian Growlithe, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Hisuian Sneasel will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Hisuian Growlithe

Hisuian Qwilfish

Hisuian Sneasel

Ultra Unlock: Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day

Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Ultra Unlock: Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day event bonuses

Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles.

Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.

50% more XP for winning Raid Battles.

Ultra Unlock: Hisuian Discoveries Raid Day Pokémon debuts

Hisuian Braviary makes its Pokémon GO debut in raids!

Hisuian Braviary

You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Hisuian Braviary.

Ultra Unlock: Hisuian Discoveries event bonuses

Friendship levels will increase faster than normal through opening Gifts, trading Pokémon, or battling together in raids, Gyms, or Trainer Battles.

During the event, Trainers can open up to 45 Gifts and send up to 150 Gifts each day.

Trainers can store up to 30 Gifts until the end of the event.

Ultra Unlock bonus: Unown S appears!

Unown S will be appearing in raids!

Unown S

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Ultra Unlock bonus: Panpour will appear globally!

Panpour, the Spray Pokémon, will be appearing globally in raids and in the wild!

Panpour

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Zubat

Ponyta

Onix

Hisuian Voltorb

Tangela

Eevee

Porygon

Aipom

Hisuian Qwilfish

Wurmple

Kricketot

Buizel

Drifloon

Bronzor

Croagunk

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.

Electabuzz

Magmar

Octillery

Gible

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

One-Star Raids

Sneasel

Roselia

Shinx

Unown S

Three-Star Raids

Chansey

Togetic

Kirlia

Whiscash

Five-Star Raids

Dialga

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Hisuian Growlithe

Hisuian Voltorb

Hisuian Qwilfish

Hisuian Sneasel

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

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

Clefairy

Paras

Psyduck

Magnemite

Cyndaquil

Sneasel

Remoraid

Mantine

Shinx

Plant Cloak Burmy

Sand Cloak Burmy

Trash Cloak Burmy

Oshawott

Petilil

Rowlet

If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming soon!

Complete them to receive rewards of XP, Stardust, and an Incubator.

Hisui Cup

Celebrate Hisui by battling in the GO Battle League using Pokémon from the Hisui region!

Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Only Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region or Pokémon with a Pokédex number from #387 to #493 will be allowed.

Avatar items and stickers

Avatar items inspired by the Pokémon Legends: Arceus main characters’ outfits will be available again in the in-game shop! A Hisui-inspired adventure isn’t complete without a wardrobe upgrade.

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

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