October 13, 2023

Prepare for an Incense Day that brings the stings, featuring Skorupi and both Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon!

Prepare for an Incense Day that brings the stings, featuring Skorupi and both Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon!

Trainers,

Are you ready for a creepy-crawly event? Get ready for Incense Day: Skorupi!
During this event, Incense will attract more Skorupi, and, if you’re lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny one! And you can encounter more than just Skorupi—spend the day with your friends investigating the Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon attracted to your Incense. Only seeing one type? Wait an hour and see what shows up!

Incense Day: Skorupi

Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Skorupi will be attracted to Incense!

You’ll also have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Skorupi!

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

Event bonuses


Incense is more likely to attract Skorupi.
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Skorupi.
Daily Adventure Incense lasts twice as long when activated during the event.

Incense Encounters: Bug-type Pokémon

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time.

Caterpie
Weedle
Pinsir
Yanma
Wurmple
Wimpod
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Scyther
Dewpider
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Incense Encounters: Poison-type Pokémon

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Ekans
Zubat
Gulpin
Stunky
Croagunk
Skrelp
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Alolan Grimer
Trubbish
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event bundles

An event-exclusive 1 PokéCoin bundle including one Incense will be available in the in-game shop.

Field Research task encounters

Incense Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon to earn rewards such as additional encounters with Skorupi, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and more!

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—The Pokémon GO team