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Everything you need to know about the massive weekend Hoenn region event

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Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn is a huge two-day global event that takes place on Feb. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in your local time . The event brings out tons of Hoenn region Pokémon, including region exclusives and the debut of Primal Reversion for Kyogre and Groudon.

During the event, there are rotating habitats that change the spawns, special Pokémon in raids like Deoxys , and other perks to enjoy. We list them out below.

Are there any differences or changes for Pokémon Go Tour Hoenn day 2?

According to players in regions where the event is already live, there are no changes or additions to the event for Day 2 of Go Tour Hoenn.

This is different to most weekend-long events where the Sunday will introduce new quests or a surprise or two. Instead, use the opportunity to continue completing existing quests, participating in Primal raids or finding catching an elusive Latios or Latias in the wild.

This also means the habitat schedule - listed later on this page - will be the same, allowing you to complete any outstanding Collection Challenges.

Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event tickets explained

This year, the event is mostly free . Players can fork out $4.99 for the optional Masterwork Research Tasks that rewards a Shiny Jirachi , but that is the only money-gated part of this event.

The “Chasing Legends” Special Research is free for all players who open the game during the weekend, as well as the Latios or Latias Photo Safari quest.

As well as this, make sure you have chosen Ruby or Sapphire in the “Primal Rumblings” Special Research , as this will tweak certain elements to the event, including participation in the on-going ‘Primal Surge’ contest for who can complete the most Field Research each hour (boosting wild Pokémon and Primal Raids for either team) as well as whether you’ll see wild encounters for Latias and Latios.

Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event bonuses

As a free event, bonuses are few and far between. As well as the aforementioned quests available for all players, other Go Tour Hoenn event bonuses include:

An additional guaranteed Candy XL from in-person Primal Raids
Incense may attract Unown, Brendan’s hat / May’s bow costume Pikachu
Chance of 5 Latios or Latias Mega Energy when spinning PokéStops

To confirm - there are no changes to egg hatching distances for the duration of the event.

The rest of this page explains the other changes to habitat spawns, incense, raids, eggs and field research.

Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn rotating habitats schedule and spawns

Each habitat will rotate after an hour, with each getting two slots per day. You can check to see which habitat is active in the “Today’s View” section of the menu.

Go Tour Hoenn Rotating Habitat Schedule

The habitats will rotate at the following times, both on Saturday and Sunday:

Blistering Sands : 10-11 a.m., 2-3 p.m. local time
Eerie Mists : 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., 3-4 p.m. local time
Verdant Earth : 12-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. local time
Ancient Shores : 1-2 p.m., 5-6 p.m. local time

The specific spawns in each habitat are as follows:

An infographic of rotating Pokémon spawns during the Go Tour: Hoenn event for Blistering Sands, Verdant Earth, Eerie Mists, and Ancient Shoes

Blistering Sands spawns

Eerie mists spawns, verdant earth spawns, ancient shores spawns, incense spawns in go tour: hoenn.

The following Pokémon will have increased spawn rates when you use an Incense:

Pikachu (Brendan’s hat)
Pikachu (May’s bow)
Unown E, H, N, O

New shiny Pokémon in Go Tour: Hoenn

Shiny Surskit and Masquerain in Pokémon Go with their regular forms. Surskit turns a darker blue and Masquerain turns green.

Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn Collection Challenges

The Collection Challenges can be found in the “Today’s View” section. You get a few rewards for catching Pokémon from the various habitats listed above.

Global Collection Challenge: Blistering Sands

Rewards : 1 Incense, 5 Great Balls, Pikachu (May’s bow) encounter

Global Collection Challenge: Verdant Earth

Global collection challenge: eerie mists.

Rewards : 1 Incense, 5 Great Balls, Pikachu (Brendan’s hat) encounter

Global Collection Challenge: Ancient Shores

Pokémon go tour: hoenn field research, timed research, and special research.

There are a number of Special Research quests going live during the course of the event:

“Chasing Legends” (free for all players)
Masterwork: “Wish Granted” (premium quest from the shop)
Latios or Latias Photo Safari (free for all players upon completing “Primal Rumblings”)
Regirock, Regice, Registeel codes (redeem and complete before the event ends)

As mentioned, be sure to have also picked Ruby or Sapphire in the “Primal Rumblings” Special Research to ensure you unlock Latios or Latias Timed Research and get the most out of the event.

As well as this, there is also field research to unlock, including the mysterious Spooky Cipher tasks. The complete list is as follows:

Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event Field Research and rewards

Pokémon go tour: hoenn eggs.

Most of the stuff in these eggs are pretty standard, but notably there are regional Pokémon available — Torkoal, Tropius and Relicanth — in 10 km eggs.

Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn raid targets

Primal Kyogre and Groudon are similar to Mega Pokémon. They are the only Pokémon with Primal forms, but they become more powerful when in this temporary form.

1-star raids

5-star raids.

Normal Forme Deoxys
Attack Forme Deoxys
Defense Forme Deoxys
Speed Forme Deoxys

Primal raids

Primal Kyogre
Primal Groudon

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How to Unlock Pokemon GO Tour: Hoenn Ticket Bonuses

With the Primal Rumblings event going on in Pokemon GO , it is time to start preparing for the major Hoenn Tour event coming to the game in late February. Before all the Generation III fun begins, we need to prepare by unlocking the ticket for bonuses the week beforehand.

Though Primal Rumblings is a separate event, it holds the access that Trainers will need to earn the ticket for special bonuses and a unique medal. Luckily, the challenges to unlock the Pokemon GO: Hoenn Tour ticket bonuses are fairly simple and will not take long at all.

Pokemon GO: Hoenn Tour – How to Unlock the Special Bonuses Ticket

Primal Rumblings is the precursor to the GO Tour: Hoenn festivities, and this much smaller event will go live on February 17. As soon as Trainer’s log into the game, they will have the Special Research story, and Special Research never goes away once it is claimed. The ticket for the Special Bonuses in Pokemon GO is part of this research as the final reward. Below you can find all of the steps for completion.

Primal Rumblings Pokemon GO 1/2:

Catch 5, Water, Electric, or Bug-type Pokemon – 20 Pinap Berries
Catch 5 Fire, Grass, or Ground-type Pokemon – 20 Razz Berries
Catch 10 Pokemon originally discovered in the Hoenn region – 3 Golden Razz Berries
Rewards: 2,023 XP, 2,023 Stardust

Primal Rumblings Pokemon GO 2/2:

Complete 5 Field Research Tasks – 10 Poke Balls
Power up Pokemon 10 times – 5 Great Balls
Make 5 Great Curveball Throws – 1 Star Piece
Rewards: 2,023 XP, 2,023 Stardust, 1 GO Tour: Hoenn bouses ticket

Related: How to Catch Shiny Rayquaza in Pokemon GO

Along with the ticket at the end of the research, you will also be able to choose whether you go with Ruby or Sapphire for your final medal. Of course, this is in honor of the games and the Primal Forms that are on the way with the latest tour, so make sure to get this done while you can.

And that is all. For more of the latest news, updates, and guides, head over to the dedicated Pokémon GO section of our site.

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Pokémon Go Tour Hoenn event times, schedule, rewards and free activities explained

Everything you need to know about the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event.

The Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event celebrates the Gen 3 Pokémon who make their homes in the Hoenn region.

This Pokémon Go event is the Global version of the one which occurred in Las Vegas last weekend and, since everyone can join in, it’s a good idea to know what time Go Tour: Hoenn starts .

Below we cover the differences between the paid and free-to-play activities in the Go Tour: Hoenn event and the rewards the event offers.

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Pokémon Go Tour Hoenn schedule

Pokémon Go Tour Hoenn rewards explained

Free-play and paid pokémon go tour hoenn features explained, pokémon go tour hoenn habitat spawns listed, how to purchase a ticket for masterwork research wish granted in pokémon go, pokémon go tour hoenn schedule: what time does go tour hoenn global start.

The Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn Global event occurs on Saturday, 25th February and Sunday 26th February between 10am to 6pm (local time) on both days .

There will be four rotating habitats running throughout Go Tour: Hoenn Global - Blistering Sands, Eerie Mists, Verdant Earth and Ancient Shores. Each habitat has a special selection of Pokémon which will spawn more frequently during it and, if you wish to learn which Pokémon these are, then scroll further down this guide.

Below you'll find the schedule for both days of the Go Tour: Hoenn and it's important to note that all the times listed below are local times. This means that, no matter where you live, the event will always begin with Blistering Sands.

10am to 11am - Blistering Sands
11am to 12pm - Eerie Mists
12pm to 1pm - Verdant Earth
1pm to 2pm - Ancient Shores
2pm to 3pm - Blistering Sands
3pm to 4pm - Eerie Mists
4pm to 5pm - Verdant Earth
5pm to 6pm - Ancient Shores

Every rotating habitat has its own dedicated Global Collection Challenge, which is available to all players, and you have until 6pm (local time) on Sunday, 26th February to complete it. If you'd like to know which Pokémon are included in this challenge, then visit the habitat section of this guide.

The Go Tour: Hoenn Global event brings three new research quests to Pokémon Go - one of which has already been released.

The quest in question is Masterwork Research: Wish Granted , which is also the only paid content connected to the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event.

It takes you on another Jirachi themed adventure and grants you the chance to add a shiny Jirachi to your collection. Since it’s a Masterwork Research quest though, the challenges it presents will take you far longer to complete than your regular special research quest. So, if you’re up for the challenge, be prepared for it to take a while…

The Masterwork Research: Wish Granted quest will be available for purchase in the in-game Pokémon Go store until Monday 20th March and we have instructions on how to buy it at the bottom of this guide.

Chasing Legends is the second special research quest and every Pokémon Go player can enjoy it for free.

This quest will see you reuniting with Rhi of the GO Ultra Recon Squad to investigate the Hoenn folklore surrounding the Red and Blue Orbs. These items appear to have a connection to Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon who happen to be causing trouble in the world of Pokémon Go during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event.

To unlock this quest you need to both play Pokémon Go during event hours - 10am to 6pm (local time) on Saturday 25th February and Sunday 26th February - and have completed the Primal Rumblings quest, so you can pick between the Ruby and Sapphire teams .

Progressing through this quest will give you the chance to earn Primal Energy for either Groudon or Kyogre depending on which team you selected - Ruby or Sapphire. You'll also be asked to choose between Cacnea, Gulpin or Surskit; your choice determines which one will appear more frequently when you use Incense throughout the event, along with some of the rewards and challenges in the quest.

The final research quest you can partake in is the Ruby or Sapphire: Photo Safari .

As the name suggests, which version of the quest you receive depends on the team you picked - Ruby or Sapphire. If you haven't selected a team yet, it's a good idea to know the Ruby and Sapphire version differences .

The quest itself tasks you with hunting down either Latias in the Sapphire version or Latios in the Ruby version - both of which will be appearing in the wild depending on which team you picked. After that, much like the legendary dog Photo Safari during the Go Tour: Johto event, you simply need to take a photo of the legendary to earn and additional encounter with them.

There’s a host of features for you to enjoy during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event in Pokémon Go - both free-to-play and paid.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the features on offer, which we cover in more detail after the lists:

Masterwork: Research Wish Granted - grants you the opportunity to catch a shiny Jirachi

Free-to-play:

Chasing Legends special research quest
Ruby or Sapphire: Photo Safari (Dependant on choice between Ruby and Sapphire)
Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre appearing in Primal Raids
Ruby vs Sapphire Challenge
Rotating habitats
Four Global Collection Challenges
Go Tour: Hoenn and Spooky Cipher field research tasks
Latias or Latios appearing in the wild (Pokémon depends on choice between Ruby and Sapphire)
Two new costume Pikachu
All Deoxys forms in five-star raids
10km egg pool contains regionally exclusive Pokémon - Torkoal, Tropius and Relicanth
New avatar items and stickers
New music playing during event

Pay-to-play Go Tour Hoenn Global features

Unlike past Go Tour events in Pokémon Go, there is only one activity you need to pay for during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event - the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted quest.

Purchasing this research quest will allow you to add a shiny Jirachi to your Pokémon collection. The quest itself costs £4.99, $4.99 or the equivalent price for your local region. It is nonrefundable and can not be purchased using PokéCoin.

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted will be available for purchase until Monday 20th March 2023 from the in-game store and we’ve outlined how to buy it at the bottom of this page.

If you do decide to buy the quest, it will be available immediately after purchase and, thanks to its lack of deadline, you can complete it at your own pace. It will, however, take you some time since Masterwork Research quests are designed to be long!

Free-to-play Go Tour Hoenn Global features

Aside from the one piece of pay-to-play content above, there’s a host of activities and features available to players for free during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event.

This includes the Ruby vs Sapphire Challenge , which asks trainers to pick a team and then complete a special Field Research task every hour. Depending on which team wins, two bonuses inspired by said team will occur in the next hour, such as an increased number of Primal Raids for a certain Pokémon.

Your choice in team also decides whether you can encounter either Latias or Latios in the wild and which Photo Safari quest you have access to.

Rotating habitats also return! When one of these four habitats takes the stage a selection of Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Each habitat has its own Global Collection Challenge which you have until 6pm (local time) on Sunday 26th February to complete. If you’d like to learn which Pokémon these are, along with the Pokémon included in the Global Collection Challenges, then visit the section below.

By using Incense, excluding Daily Adventure Incense, throughout these habitat hours, you'll also increase your chances of encountering Unown E, H, N and O.

During these habitat hours, you’ll also encounter two new costume Pikachus who’s designs are inspired by the protagonists of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire - a Pikachu wearing Brendan’s hat and a Pikachu wearing May’s bow.

The following Pokémon are also having their shiny forms released as part of the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event:

This means all of the Gen 3 shiny Pokémon forms are now available in Pokémon Go!

There’s also the Chasing Legends special research quest to keep you busy while hunting Pokémon, which will be available to all players. Since Nianitc has described Chasing Legends as a special research quest, it most likely won’t have a deadline leaving you free to complete it whenever you like. We, however, highly recommend completing it during the Go Tour: Hoenn event, because this will make some of the challenges easier to complete.

To unlock this quest, you must first complete the Primal Rumblings special research quest and select a team - Ruby or Sapphire . You also need to play Pokémon Go during the Go Tour: Hoenn event to ensure you have access to Chasing Legends.

Storyline-wise, Chasing Legends will see you investigating the Red and Blue Orbs alongside Rhi and uncovering their connection to Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon.

On the subject of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event sees their world-wide release after their introduction during the Las Vegas version of the event.

Both Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre will be appearing in Primal Raids throughout both days of the event - Saturday 25th February and Sunday 26th February. Defeating these legendary variants will reward you with Primal Energy , which, just like Mega Energy with Mega Evolutions, will allow you to transform a regular Kyogre or Groudon into their Primal form.

Primal Kyorge and Primal Groudon are incredibly powerful Pokémon, but these forms can only be maintained for a short period of time so use your Primal Energy wisely!

Alongside Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, the following Pokémon will be appearing in raids :

Any egg you collect during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event will also keep to the egg pools listed below:

We highly recommend searching out those 10km eggs, because Torkoal, Tropius and Relicanth are all regionally exclusive . Relicanth can be especially hard for trainers to find outside of events due to it only appearing in New Zealand and the islands surrounding this country, such as Fiji and Samoa.

You can also use the Regice, Regirock and Registeel codes to unlock timed research quests, which, when completed, will give you encounters with these three legendary Pokémon!

There’s also a range of new avatar items in the in-game store for you to purchase, including tracksuits inspired by Groudon and Kyogre, a Kecleon Bag and clothes inspired by the playable characters from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Don’t forget about the special Go Tour: Hoenn stickers !

Finally, in keeping with tradition, there will be a selection of new music , inspired by Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, composed by Junichi Masuda playing throughout the event.

The World of Wonders season has come to Pokémon Go. The World of Wonders quest has been updated as part of the Sizeable Surprises event. Don't forget to try out Routes , Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon , fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases .

There are four habitats during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event - Blistering Sands, Eerie Mists, Verdant Earth and Ancient Shores. Throughout these habitats a selection of Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild and each has its own Global Collection Challenge, which is available to all players.

The habitats follow a local time schedule, which means that, no matter where you live, the Go Tour: Hoenn event will start with the Blistering Sands habitat at 10am. The habitats will then rotate every hour throughout the two event days - Saturday 25th February and Sunday 26th February. Each habitat will appear four times across the event, which means, each one will be available for a total of four hours.

This grants you ample time to catch the Pokémon spawning more frequently in the wild during these habitat hours and, below, these habitat hour Pokémon listed:

Don't forget - by using regular Incense, you'll increase your chances of encountering Unown E, H, N and O.

Blistering Sands Pokémon list

Below you’ll find all of the Pokémon appearing during the Blistering Sands habitat hours of the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event:

Remember - all of these Pokémon can be shiny!

The Global Collection Challenge: Blistering Sands tasks you to catch the following Pokémon in the wild:

For completing this challenge, you'll earn 1 Incense, 5 Great Balls and an encounter with May Bow Pikachu. Don't forget - you have until 6pm (local time) on Sunday, 26th February to complete this challenge.

Eerie Mists Pokémon list

Here are the Pokémon appearing during the Eerie Mists habitat hours of the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event:

All of the above Pokémon have the chance of appearing as shiny Pokémon!

The Global Collection Challenge: Eerie Mists asks you to catch the following Pokémon in the wild:

For finishing this challenge, you'll earn 1 Incense, 5 Great Balls and an encounter with May Bow Pikachu. Don't forget - you have until 6pm (local time) on Sunday 26th February to complete this challenge.

Verdant Earth Pokémon list

Below are the Pokémon appearing during the Verdant Earth habitat hours during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event:

Don’t forget - all of the Pokémon listed above have had their shiny forms released!

The Global Collection Challenge: Verdant Earth challenges you to catch the following Pokémon in the wild:

For completing this challenge, you'll earn 1 Incense, 5 Great Balls and a Brendan Hat Pikachu encounter. You have until 6pm (local time) on Sunday 26th February to complete this challenge.

Ancient Shore Pokémon list

Here are all of the Pokémon appearing the Ancient Shore habitat hours of the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event:

Every Pokémon listed above has had their shiny form released!

The Global Collection Challenge: Ancient Shores tasks you with catching the following Pokémon in the wild:

For completing this challenge, you'll earn 1 Incense, 5 Great Balls and a Brendan Hat Pokémon encounter. You have until 6pm (local time) on Sunday 26th February to complete this challenge.

The only part of Go Tour: Hoenn Global which required a paid ticket is the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted quest.

This quest costs £4.99, $4.99 or the equivalent price for your local region. It is nonrefundable nor can be purchased using PokéCoin.

To purchase a ticket, you need to visit the in-game Pokémon Go store, which is accessed via the game’s main menu. From there, you’ll easily be able to spot the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted banner - it’s the one with Jirachi!

Selecting this banner will bring up more information about the quest, including a list of rewards. You’ll find the 'Buy' option below this list and selecting it will take you through the purchase instructions specific to your device.

The quest will be available from the moment you’ve purchased it, meaning you can start your journey to shiny Jirachi straight away.

Have fun during the Go Tour: Hoenn Global event!

Pokemon Go Tour: Hoenn Event Guide

Raid Priorities

Pokemon to aim for, other priorities.

After Pokemon Go Fest, the recurring Go Tour event is the single biggest event that Pokemon Go has to offer. Since its initial Kanto-run back in 2020 , it’s always been the biggest source of excitement on this side of the year, and this year is set to outright blow even Go Fest out of the water. Niantic has stepped up their game and pulled out all of the stops for this event, so it can be really easy to get outright lost in the sea of bonuses and note-worthy Pokemon to catch, so here’s our take on the top priorities for Go Fest: Hoenn to hopefully make the big priorities a bit easier to see.

The Primals

Primal kyogre.

Primal Groudon

Without a doubt, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre are the top priorities for this event. These absolute monsters have shown up with quite literally unprecedented power, and are definitely toppers for our current Attackers Tier List , with strong utility for events that will open up the Master League to their ancient powers.

In general, we recommend that players prioritize Primal Kyogre before Primal Groudon. Is this because Primal Kyogre more important? No, it’s because players who have gathered enough Primal Energy will be able to utilize their own Primal Kyogres to absolutely flatline poor Primal Groudon. For those looking for a bit of help, check out our Raid Guides for this titanic duo, and don’t forget that these are Tier 6 Raid Bosses, so be ready

The Deoxys Quartet

Deoxys (normal forme).

Deoxys (Attack Forme)

Deoxys (Speed Forme)

Deoxys (Defense Forme)

Deoxys in its various formes isn’t a super common sight in Pokemon Go, so a new chance to catch this mutated space virus is always welcome, though it’s going to be hard to justify spending passes on this while the primals are running around. Deoxys - Defense is the stand-out here, with genuine PvP utility that’s compounded by its general rarity due to the fact that it can’t be traded. Deoxys - Attack is the runner-up, but not because of its rarity. While once the hyper-glassy DPS monster of the game, it’s now basically worthless due to being vastly out-performed by a plethora of Pokemon. No, the real utility of Deoxys - Attack is the fact that it can be easily soloed! Need more XL Candy for your Deoxys - Defense? Don’t bother getting a 3+ person raid group together, just Mega Evolve a Psychic Type and solo Deoxys - Attack to farm down that candy! Just make sure that you’re ready, as players will need a solid attacker-base to secure a sure win.

So what about Deoxys - Speed and Vanilla Deoxys? Well, these two are just dex fillers. You can see if you can find a raid group that wants to take them down, but it’s probably best to just wait until their next appearance so that you don’t miss out on something more important.

The Hoenn Starters

This popular trio is always great to have, especially since they all have Mega Evolutions available. But it’s probably best to skip them unless you don’t have a raid group that can take down the Primals and don’t want to farm Deoxys.

As with most events of this nature, Go Tour: Hoenn will focus on “ biomes ” for their spawns At set periods throughout the event, the spawn-set will shift, changing up the event spawns. Players will be able to take part in Blistering Sands, Eerie Mists, Verdant Earth, and Ancient Shores biomes, each featuring the following spawns:

Blistering Sands

Eerie Mists

Verdant Earth

Ancient Shores

The Priorities

The top priorities here have to be Torchick for Mega Blaziken and Bagon for Salamence / Mega Salamence . These are outstanding Pokemon that have a lot of general utility for a lot of players, and the chance to farm XL candy for them is great. Meanwhile, Nosepass and Baltoy evolve into Probopass and Claydol respectively, both of which have some utility in PvP, and Lotad evolves into Ludicolo , which has potential in select limited-format cups.

Finally, farming a few Numel and Aron can be useful for Mega Camerupt and Mega Aggron , though neither is super-high priority.

Ralts can turn into the monster that is Mega Gardevoir , and Meditite has Medicham , which is still a top-priority Pokemon for the Great League in particular, with Mega Medicham looming on the horizon. Beldum is also great due to the power of Metagross and should always be a priority for anyone lacking strong Steel Type coverage or a strong individual for PvP, while Absol is great if you need a good Mega Absol . Finally, Zangoose performs fairly well in the Ultra League given some circumstances, and it and Seviper are considered regional Pokemon, so picking up whichever you don’t already have is always nice.

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Mega Sceptile is one of the top-priority Mega Evolutions, so Treecko should be a goal for anyone who doesn’t have one, and the exact same argument can be made for Electrike and Mega Manectric . Roselia’s evolution, Roserade , is a fairly strong Pokemon that covers Grass and Poison, but it’s a bit overshadowed nowadays. It’s still good for coverage for players who don’t have full teams built, so it’s worth a mention here. Swabu is good because of Altaria ’s PvP performance , so it’s worth farming here if you don’t already have one built. Finally, Mawile is a bit niche, but it’s semi-rare so trying for one or two good ones is nice.

We don’t have a whole lot here, truth be told. Mudkip is note-worthy for the performance of Swampert and Mega Swampert . Spheal is great because of Walrein’s performance in the Great and Ultra Leagues in particular. Wingull is a solid goal due to Pelipper's performance in the Great and Ultra Leagues as well, though it tends to do best in select limited cups. Finally, Barboach’s evolution, Whiscash , was once a staple in the Great League. But it's definitely fallen from grace as of late and doesn't really see much use in open Great League. Still, it has potential in limited cups, so trying for one with good PvP IVs can't hurt.

Universally Available

On this list, Tropius is definitely the must-have. It’s a very rare Regional Pokemon that has outstanding performance in the Great League, so it’s probably smart to catch every one that you may see. Meanwhile, Relicanth and Torkoal are a bit under-powered at the moment, but they have future potential and are both regionals as well, so picking them up to help future-proof your account is a good idea. May as well grab a Costumed Pikachu and Unown-H while you're at it.

Trying for all of these Pokemon is going to involve a lot of moving around, so may as well take advantage of the situation by incubating a few eggs along the way! We’ve got a number of different Pokemon hatching from different eggs, so here are the highlights to aim for:

Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip are all here, so those who are looking for a good specimen of any of these should be happy to find any 2KM eggs. Azurill is also here, but the 10/10/10 IV floor means that it won’t be good for PvP outside of trades. Still, it’s easy candy!

Surskit, Gulpin, and Cacnea are the Pokemon on offer from 5KM Eggs, so this isn’t exactly a priority.

Bagon and Beldum can hatch from 7 KM eggs collected during the event, and both are fairly high priority Pokemon. 7 KM eggs are actually pretty attractive prospects for the event.

If you’re lucky enough to score a 10 KM egg, you can look forward to Torkoal, Tropius, or Relicanth; the three region-locked Pokemon that are being temporarily set free for this event, and they can all be shiny as well. This may honestly be worth slogging through 5 KM eggs to try for.

Ruby or Sapphire?

Unlike previous Go Tour events, current reports and press releases suggest that Go Tour: Hoenn will not have ticket-exclusive spawns. Instead, ticket holders will be in direct competition with one another every hour. The winners of these competitions will cause a Primal Surge, which will cause different effects depending on which team wins.

Primal Surge: Sapphire

Primal Kyogre will appear more frequently in raids, and the following Pokemon will appear in the wild:

Castform (Rainy)

Primal Surge: Ruby

Primal Groudon will appear more frequently in raids, and the following Pokemon will appear in the wild:

Castform (Sunny)

All-in-all, it doesn’t really matter which you pick, as neither team gets any real highlight spawns. Just pick up whichever medal you prefer to have on your account, or just go for whichever Primal you want to raid the most to help out your chosen team.

Shiny Jirachi

Players will be able to pick up the Masterwork Research: Wish Granted to be able to catch none other than the Mythical Pokemon of Hoenn; Jirachi! But not just any Jirachi, this will mark the debut of Shiny Jirachi!

…but the ticket for Shiny Jirachi is not included in your Go Fest: Hoenn ticket price, and will cost an additional $4.99. And if we’re being completely honest, Jirachi is not a super-useful Pokemon, with its main claim to fame being pretty mid-tier utility in all three leagues. Picking it up here should really only be a priority if you genuinely love the Pokemon, want to future-proof (though its signature move is already in the game) and/or are a Shiny collector.

We’ve got a mere two days to hit this event hard, but that’s actually fine this time. In general, the big priority is getting enough Primal Energy (and hopefully a good Kyogre/Groudon if you don’t already have them) to tear up future raids with the Super-Ancient Pokemon and a few Regional Pokemon while they’re available everywhere with the remaining bonuses being sort of water under the bridge. Honestly, we’ve had many chances to catch many of the Pokemon listed here in bulk, so a lot of players can feel safe just hunting down the big priorities and taking it easy for the rest of the weekend, though newer players will be able to take advantage of these great new spawns to bolster their teams

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All Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn spawns, habitat rotation, and Ruby or Sapphire ticket details

The Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event is nearly here, and the Las Vegas in-person event kicks off first. This event will feature a similar rotation to the global one set to take place next weekend. For players participating in the in-person event, there will be specific habitat rotations, Pokémon spawns, and specific Ruby or Sapphire ticket encounters happening throughout the event. This guide will cover all Pokémon spawns, habitat rotations, and Ruby and Sapphire ticket details for the Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event.

All Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event details

The Pokémon Go Tour: Hoenn event for Las Vegas will take place today, and players taking part in the event will encounter several habitat rotations and specific encounters for them. For anyone looking to acquire specific shiny Pokémon from these events, chasing down specific Pokémon from each habitat is the best method.

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Each habitat will appear for an hour, giving you enough time to catch several Pokémon before moving to the next one. These Pokémon will be from the Hoenn region, so don’t expect Pokémon outside of that region from the event.

All habitat rotations and Pokémon spawns

There will be four habitats for players to search through during the event. There are the Blistering Sands, Eerie Mists, Verdant Earth, and the Ancient Shores habitat for you to encounter.

All Blistering Sands Pokémon spawns

These are all the Pokémon you can encounter during the Blistering Sands habitat.

All Eerie Mists Pokémon spawns

These are the Pokémon you can encounter during the Eerie Mists habitat.

All Verdant Earth Pokémon spawns

These are the Pokémon you can encounter during the Verdant Earth habitat.

All Ancient Shores Pokémon spawns

These are the Pokémon you can encounter during the Ancient Shores habitat.

All Ruby increased spawns

If you have the Ruby Hoenn ticket for the event, there’s a good chance you can encounter these Pokémon throughout the day.

Sunny Form Castform

All Sapphire increased spawns

If you have the Sapphire Hoenn ticket for the event, these are the Pokémon you can expect to encounter during the event.

Rainy Form Castform

Spawn Increases

Spawn increases in entire event.

Specific Egg Hatches

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Pokemon Go hosts the Pokemon Go Tour annually, an event that takes place both in-person for ticket holders and remotely for everyone around the globe. This year, the Pokemon Go Tour will be featuring the Hoenn region, including several Pokemon that were first found and introduced here.

Related: Pokemon Go: Spotlight Hour Guide

Although they are both part of the Pokemon Go Tour, the in-person and global events are separate when it comes to their bonuses and when they are taking place. With that in mind, we have compiled a complete guide for this event, including specifics for both portions.

Updated April 22, 2023 by Christian Pellegrino: To keep you up to date on all things Pokemon Go, we've updated this article for formatting and readability to ensure you can easily get all of the Pokemon Go Hoenn Tour information you need to complete the event. As the Pokemon Go Hoenn tour is a global event, you can benefit from it no matter where you are.

The in-person, Las Vegas part of the Pokemon Go Tour will occur first, on both Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19.

Following this, all Pokemon Go players can participate in the global portion of this event, providing similar bonuses as the in-person event. The global event will be taking place on both Saturday, February 25, and Sunday, February 26, available from 10am to 6pm local time on both of these days.

Team Go Rocket Special Research

This Special Research Story will only be available to Pokemon Go Tour - Hoenn ticket-holders, taking place during the in-person portion of this event in Las Vegas.

This Special Research Story will center around teaming up with Team Go Rocket, typically the game's main antagonists.

Special Research: Chasing Legends

This Special Research will be available to all players, both those with and without Pokemon Go Tour - Hoenn tickets.

This Special Research will have to do with Pokemon's Hoenn region, specifically connecting to Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, two Pokemon that will be making their first appearances for this event.

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted

This Research will be available to purchase for $5 USD from Monday, February 20 at 10am PST to Monday, March 20 at 10am PST.

This Research will include specific tasks having to do with Jirachi, providing you with an encounter with Shiny Jirachi as a reward for completing them.

Related: Pokemon Go: April Raid Guide

The following bonuses will be available to all ticket-holding players who take part in the in-person portion of this event taking place in Las Vegas.

These bonuses are more valuable than those of other previous events, so make sure to take advantage of them if they're available to you.

A total of six Special Trades can be made when you are inside the event park
Half the Stardust cost for Trades made inside the event park
Higher chances of encountering Shiny Pokemon
Halved Egg Hatch Distance
Nine additional Raid Passes by visiting and spinning Gym Photo Discs
Increased chances of encountering Unown and costumed Pokemon from Incense

Additionally, there will be features that are only available to ticket-holding participants, mainly having to do with in-game research and taking snapshots. Each of these exclusive experiences can be found below.

Timed Research: Go for a Spin, rewarding you with Spinda encounters
Field Research rewards you with Mega Energy and Ghost-type Pokemon encounters
Chance of surprise snapshot appearances from Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip
Take a snapshot of Latias or Latios in the wild for an additional encounter with that Pokemon

There will be brand-new avatar items available to purchase at the in-game shop for this event.

The following avatar items can be purchased during either the in-person or the global portion of the Pokemon Go Tour, all themed around the Hoenn region.

Pokemon Go Tour: Hoenn T-Shirt
Kyogre Tracksuit
Groudon Tracksuit
Kecleon Bag

Additionally, there will be event-themed Stickers available to purchase at the in-game shop from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 26.

These Stickers can also be obtained from either PokeStops or Gifts from Friday, February 17, to Saturday, February 18, and from Wednesday, February 22, to Sunday, February 26.

There will be different event-themed Pokemon appearing in Raids during both the in-person and global versions of this event. Each of these Pokemon can be found below with the tier of Raid that they will be defending.

Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip will only appear in Raids during the global portion of the Pokemon Go Tour - Hoenn event.

Related: Pokemon Go: Primal Reversion Complete Guide

Eggs acquired and hatched during the two Pokemon Go Tour - Hoenn events will provide you with different event-themed Pokemon.

Make sure to obtain and hatch these eggs during the event window for a chance to get one of the following Pokemon.

There will be a change in the Pokemon found in the wild during this event, mainly those that were originally found in the Hoenn region of Pokemon.

The Pokemon that you encounter will vary depending on which habitat you are playing the game in, including the Blistering Sands habitat, Eerie Mists habitat, Verdant Earth habitat, and Ancient Shores habitat.

Additionally, there will be a Ruby vs. Sapphire Challenge taking place throughout this event, requiring those who participate to choose either Team Ruby or Team Sapphire.

As a result of this, there will either be Ruby or Sapphire-themed Pokemon encounters in the wild, changing each hour depending on which team completes more Field Research tasks.

Both the Team Ruby and Team Sapphire wild Pokemon encounters can be found below.

Two new costumed variations of Pikachu will also be available for the Pokemon Go Tour - Hoenn event.

One costumed Pikachu will be wearing Brendan's Hat, and the other will be wearing May's Bow, both inspired by characters in Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.

Make sure to participate in this event while it is available for a chance to encounter and catch these exclusive event-themed costumed Pokemon.

Following the completion of the Primal Rumblings Special Research Story, you will be tasked with choosing either Team Ruby or Team Sapphire, impacting what takes place during this year's Pokemon Go Tour.

After making this decision, you will receive either a Ruby or a Sapphire badge, determining which team you will be working with throughout the course of this event.

As a result, you will have access to special event Field Research Tasks, completed to help support your specific team.

Depending on which team has completed more of these Field Research Tasks each hour, you will encounter either Ruby Pokemon Spawns or Sapphire Pokemon Spawns.

Additionally, you will see a change in the Primal Raids each hour depending on which team has completed more Field Research Tasks.

If Team Ruby has completed more, there will be more Primal Groudon Raids, or if Team Sapphire has completed more, there will be more Primal Kyogre Raids.

Lastly, you will have the opportunity to encounter either Latios or Latias in the wild, determined by whichever team you have selected.

If you opt for Team Ruby , you will have the chance to encounter Latios in the wild, while if you choose Team Sapphire , you will have the chance to encounter Latias in the wild.

During this event, taking a snapshot of either Latios or Latias in the wild will provide you with an additional encounter with that Pokemon.

All in all, there is no concrete answer regarding whether you should choose Ruby or Sapphire, essentially being a matter of preference .

Make your choice based on the Pokemon that are associated with each team , including Wild Pokemon, Primal Pokemon, and Latios or Latias.

Regardless, you can encounter and catch Pokemon from both Team Ruby and Team Sapphire, so don't worry about missing out based on your decision.

That being said, ensure you're completing as many Field Research Tasks for your team, increasing the likelihood of your team emerging victorious each hour.

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Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas attendees will be able to take part in an exclusive adventure and work alongside the Team GO Rocket Leaders for the very first time

Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO . Read on below to learn more:

A Hoenn-inspired adventure awaits you in Las Vegas!

A Special Research story only available to ticket – holding Trainers is coming to Las Vegas! Ever wondered what it would be like to work with Team GO Rocket? Trainers at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will be able to take part in an exclusive adventure and work alongside the Team GO Rocket Leaders for the very first time! Have they changed their ways? Or is this all a trap? Discover what Team GO Rocket is up to this time—only at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas!

Trainers in Las Vegas will also have access to the Chasing Legends Special Research story featuring Rhi. .

New data is coming in that has Professor Willow stumped—it looks like Trainers taking part in Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas* will have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region!

*Ticket-holding Trainers at the in-person event in Las Vegas may have increased luck in encountering Shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed by purchasing a ticket.

Secret codes will be hidden throughout Sunset Park. Find them to earn the chance for encounters with Legendary Pokémon.

Tip: Take advantage of the event’s nine bonus daily Raid Passes! For even more Raid Passes, you can purchase the Raid Lover add-on and increase the number of free daily Raid Passes you can earn during the event to 18 per day! Ticket add-ons are active for both the Saturday and Sunday of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas.

Tip: Take advantage of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn’s 1/2 Egg Distance bonus—you can upgrade your ticket with the Egg-thusiast add-on to unlock a 1/4 Hatch Distance bonus during the event! Ticket add-ons are active for both the Saturday and Sunday of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn.

Encounter Latias or Latios, the Eon Pokémon, during your Hoenn adventure! Take a snapshot of Latias (Sapphire badge) or Latios (Ruby badge) in the wild to earn another encounter with Latias or Latios!

Take snapshots during the event—you may see surprise appearances from Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip, the first partner Pokémon of the Hoenn region!

Complete Timed Research for encounters with Spinda, the Spot Panda Pokémon!

Collect Mega Energy and catch Ghost-type Pokémon with new Field Research tasks! Trainers with a ticket will have a boosted chance of receiving this research.

Make the most of these event bonuses with additional add-on bonuses! You can purchase Egg-thusiast, Raid Lover, and Sunday/Saturday Pass add-ons !

Up to six Special Trades can be made within the park

50% Stardust cost for Trades made within the park

Increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon

1/2 Hatch Distance

Up to nine additional free Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms

Incense will give a boosted chance of encountering costumed Pokémon and Unown

To help you prepare for your Hoenn adventure, the maximum capacity of your Pokémon Storage and Item Bag will be increased ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas! You can purchase Item Bag and Pokémon Storage expansions from the in-game shop.

Pokémon Storage capacity: 6,200 -> 6,250 Item Bag capacity: 5,200 -> 5,250

You can look forward to new pieces of featured music inspired by Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire. These pieces were created by Junichi Masuda, Pokémon video game series composer and Chief Creative Fellow of The Pokémon Company!

Purchasing a Ticket to Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas

Tickets to Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas are now available for purchase ! One ticket costs USD$25 if you purchase before December 31, 2022, and USD$30 after December 31, 2022 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency plus any applicable taxes and fees). Tickets can’t be purchased with PokéCoins and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Key details:

Dates: Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. PST each day
Location: Sunset Park, Las Vegas, Nevada
For more information about Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas, please see the official site .

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas tickets include access to exciting experiences in Sunset Park as well as exclusive event gameplay on either Saturday or Sunday, with an optional add-on allowing you to attend both days. Each event day will feature the same experience. Note that you must be physically in the park to participate in the official gameplay experience, however certain add-ons will be applicable regardless of where you play.

A few days before the event, you’ll receive a medal for participation. When you open the app in the park during event hours on Saturday or Sunday, you’ll receive access to the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas experience.

There will also be a free, Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global experience for any Trainers who are not able to attend in-person. This event will be similar to the in-person experience, however with a few notable differences. For more details, see the official site .

To purchase a Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas Ticket:

Tap Events
Tap the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas image. If tickets are available, a label will appear reading “Tickets Available!”
Tap the date and time for which you want to attend.
Select the quantity of tickets you want to purchase.
Confirm your contact information and enter your payment information.
You’ll then see a pop-up indicating that you’ve received a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas. You will also receive a confirmation email at the email address you entered before payment.

To purchase a Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas Ticket as a Gift:

You are also able to purchase a ticket to Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas as a gift for a friend. Note that you will need their username prior to purchasing a ticket as a gift. You must be Great Friends or higher with any Trainer to whom you wish to gift a ticket.

To purchase a ticket for a friend, simply tap Add on the screen when choosing the quantity of tickets you want to purchase and enter their Trainer name.

You can only purchase tickets for one date and time per order. Once tickets have been purchased for a friend, they are unable to adjust the date and time of their ticket, please confirm with them ahead of making your purchase.

Once you complete your purchase, your friend will receive a notification of your purchase, along with relevant event details.

Purchasing Add-Ons:

After selecting the date and time for your ticket, you are also able to choose from several optional add-ons to enhance or even extend your Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas experience. Ticket add-ons will be active for both days of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas, even if you are not in the park.

You can select which add-ons you’re interested in purchasing once you’ve selected your ticket type. See more details about the available add-ons on the official site .

Please note that you don’t have to apply add-ons to every user in your order if you’re buying tickets for multiple users.

The deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, February 19th at 4:00 pm PST. Keep in mind that if you purchase your ticket after the event starts, you may miss out on some of the earlier content. Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO.

Tickets to this event and associated add-ons are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service ).

Source: Official Pokémon GO support page

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas comes to Nevada February 18–19

Experience an exclusive two-day Pokémon GO in-person event in Las Vegas!

Trainers! Your favorite Pokémon from the Hoenn region of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are coming to Sunset Park! Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas arrives in Nevada in February 2023. Don’t miss your chance to play Pokémon GO with thousands of other Trainers from around the world, while catching, trading, and battling with your favorite Pokémon! Who knows which rare Pokémon you may encounter during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTED PRICING UNTIL DEC. 31

US $30 $25 Live Event Ticket

LOCATION Las Vegas, United States

Date February 18, 2023, and February 19, 2023

TIME 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

EVOLVE YOUR EXPERIENCE—UPGRADE WITH SPECIAL TICKET ADD-ONS!

* Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas attendees may purchase a ticket for one day of the two-day event, or purchase a one-day ticket with an additional second day add-on. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees, and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Tour website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Help can sometimes be found in the most unlikely places… #PokemonGOTour pic.twitter.com/e93AKuFOPH — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 15, 2023

Which team will you be joining? Ruby or Sapphire? — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 15, 2023

Joining Team Sapphire? If your team completes the most Field Research in an hour during #PokemonGOTour , Trainers will see a wave of Primal Kyogre in Primal Raids, as well as an increase in wild encounters with: 🔵 Minun 🔵 Illumise 🔵 Wailmer 🔵 Lunatone 🔵 Castform (Rainy Form) pic.twitter.com/yWDsesAqcM — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 15, 2023

Joining Team Ruby? If your team completes the most Field Research in an hour during #PokemonGOTour , all Trainers will see a surge of Primal Groudon in Primal Raids, plus an increase in wild encounters with: 🔴 Plusle 🔴 Volbeat 🔴 Trapinch 🔴 Solrock 🔴 Castform (Sunny Form) pic.twitter.com/rC9TzMCkYZ — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 15, 2023

During #PokemonGOTour , the team that completes the most Field Research each hour will see increased Primal Raids of their team’s Pokémon for all Trainers, plus an increased chance of encountering their team’s wild Pokémon. Get more details at https://t.co/VhM0r3zEPA . — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 13, 2023

Earth or Sea? Which side will you stand with: Ruby or Sapphire? The team you pick will shape certain in-person encounters. pic.twitter.com/7ZzAkCjeoA — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 13, 2023

#PokemonGOTour : Hoenn – Las Vegas starts now! Starting this weekend, ticket-holding Trainers can access seven days of exclusive Timed Research ahead of the day listed on their ticket! pic.twitter.com/EmpEHVZkqh — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) February 11, 2023

🚨 New info drop! 🚨 Getting excited about #PokemonGOTour ? Catch new details—from adventures in the city to music to additional wild Pokémon encounters—right here 👉 https://t.co/VhM0r3zEPA pic.twitter.com/zeW047BqpB — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 23, 2023

Tickets for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas are officially SOLD OUT. We’re so excited to meet more Trainers on this Hoenn-inspired adventure! pic.twitter.com/bQAq2ZwBQi — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 19, 2023

Saturday tickets for #PokemonGOTour : Hoenn – Las Vegas are officially SOLD OUT. Don’t miss out on the fun—Sunday tickets are still available while supplies last! 🎟 https://t.co/O3f5oJYF8q pic.twitter.com/ZxY8QpPtZ9 — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 15, 2023

Wishing for even more fun? Learn more about Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global! 👉 https://t.co/qVO9iSMBWb — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 13, 2023

#MythicalWishes can come true! Trainers across the world can encounter Shiny Jirachi in a ticketed Masterwork Research story via #PokemonGOTour : Hoenn – Global. ✨ 🎟 Tickets will be available starting Feb 20 in the in-game shop! pic.twitter.com/kOwxyi8Lql — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 13, 2023

Meet thousands of other Pokémon GO fans from around the world at #PokemonGOTour : Hoenn – Las Vegas! Tickets are close to selling out—don’t miss your chance! Learn more: https://t.co/KCBzqvUvn4 pic.twitter.com/quEgq1ekvj — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 12, 2023

Ready to kick off another year of fun? #PokemonGOTour returns in February 2023! 🎟️ https://t.co/KCBzqvUvn4 — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) January 3, 2023

The Challenge: Still need a gift for that Pokémon GO Trainer in your life The Solution: A 🎟️ to Pokemon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas! Gift your friend a ticket to #PokemonGOTour before early bird pricing ends on Dec 31! https://t.co/O3f5oJZcXY pic.twitter.com/YjNdvE1kcv — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 16, 2022

Pokémon of Hoenn are coming to Sunset Park when #PokemonGOTour arrives in Las Vegas February 2023! Don’t miss your chance to play with thousands of other Trainers from around the world! Who knows—you never know what Pokémon you might encounter. 😉 🎟 https://t.co/IY8qMr3E88 pic.twitter.com/5P75GWq7Al — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) November 29, 2022

Source: Official Pokémon GO website

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Tickets Available Now for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh!

February 17, 2024, and February 18, 2024

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Tickets for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Tour website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Evolve your gameplay with ticket add-ons

As optional bonuses for attendees, we’re offering several add-ons. Please note: it’s possible to add these to your ticket after your initial order, so if you can’t decide right away, you can always come back to purchase an add-on later!

Ticket add-ons are active Friday, February 16, through Sunday, February 18, 2024. That means you can take advantage of these bonuses all weekend, even when you aren’t in the park!

Up to 18 free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids

6 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids

3 additional Candy XL awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids (Trainers 31+)

1/4 Egg Hatch Distance*

3× Hatch XP

3× Hatch Candy

3× Hatch Stardust

Increased chance of 10 km Eggs from spinning PokéStops and Photo Discs at Gyms

*1/4 Egg Hatch Distance does not stack with other similar bonuses

You can pre-order your in-person event-exclusive Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh T-shirt now and pick it up during the event.

T-shirt quantities are limited and pre-orders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.

Extend the GO Tour fun and enjoy a city experience throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County on the extra day of your choice! This add-on provides an additional day of the citywide gameplay experience that is available on your primary event day with a few restrictions.

These add-ons only enable additional citywide gameplay. The Rose Bowl Stadium event experience is only available on your primary event day at the time indicated on your ticket.

Wild encounters with event Pokémon

An increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon

Up to six Special Trades daily

1/2 Stardust Cost for trades

1/2 Hatch Distance

Up to nine daily Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms

Access to event Field Research tasks

Access to the Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf Photo Safaris

Once Trainers pick a badge—either Diamond or Pearl—they will remain on that team through the end of Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global.

Restrictions for the city-wide gameplay add-ons apply. Trainers will only receive the ticketed event Special Research and Masterwork Research once.

How to Purchase a Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles Ticket

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles tickets are now available!

Click HERE OR
Open the Pokémon GO app.
In Map View, tap the Main Menu button.
Tap Events.
On the following page, all upcoming live events will be listed, with the soonest event at the top.
You’ll see the label “Tickets Available!” next to a first-come first-served event if it hasn’t sold out yet. Tap the event to select the date and time you wish to attend, purchase tickets for friends (see the “Gift a ticket to a Friend!” section below), and input your payment information to complete your purchase. On the payment confirmation page, please note your order ID. You’ll also receive a confirmation email at the address you entered before payment.

If you would like to purchase a ticket for one of your friends, you’ll need their username. While purchasing, there are boxes where you can fill in the usernames of the friends that you would like to buy tickets for—one name per box.

Tap “Add.” Make sure that the spelling is correct.
Confirm your selection.
Your gift will be on its way!

Note: You must be at least Great Friends with the Trainer you wish to give a ticket to. You must also assign the entire quantity of tickets that you selected to eligible friends before you can proceed to payment. You can only purchase tickets for one date and time per order, so all friends will receive tickets for the same date and time.

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Las Vegas

Pokémon GO Tour returns in 2023 for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global! Get ready to head to Las Vegas and have a chance to catch most Pokémon from the Hoenn Region of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire— – or experience the adventure globally the following weekend!

You can find details on the Global event here .

Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third generation of Pokémon games, released on the Game Boy Advance. Trainers first encountered the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon in these games!

Trainers who attend either event will be able to choose between a Ruby ticket or a Sapphire ticket. This choice will give you different options for your adventure—we’ll release more information later to help you make your decision!

You can purchase tickets now to take advantage of a special early bird discount! Offer ends on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Tickets for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn at Las Vegas are sold out!

Ruby vs. Sapphire Challenge

As the earth and sea clash, which side will you stand with? All Trainers will be able to pick between a Ruby and Sapphire badge. The team you pick will shape certain in-person Pokémon encounters!

Each hour, you can complete special Field Research on behalf of your team. Depending on which team completes more Field Research, all Trainers will see increased Primal Raids for either Primal Kyogre (Sapphire) or Primal Groudon (Ruby)—plus an increased chance of encountering additional wild Pokémon!

The badge Trainers pick at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will carry over to the global event the following weekend.

Primal Surges!

Groudon and Kyogre are surfacing, bringing the might of the earth and the sea with them.

Experience the power of Primal Reversion for the first time in Pokémon GO at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn!

Ticket-holding Trainers in Las Vegas will have additional opportunities to complete Primal Surge Field Research leading to encounters with Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre.

Shining Surprises

* Ticket-holding Trainers at the in-person event in Las Vegas may have increased luck in encountering Shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed by purchasing a ticket.

Kecleon heads to pokémon go tour: hoenn – las vegas.

Trainers! New data has continued to emerge, and we have learned that lucky Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will have the first opportunity to encounter Shiny Kecleon!

Trainers unable to attend Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will have their opportunity to catch Shiny Kecleon a little later—it’ll make its Pokémon GO debut for the rest of the world during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global.

As a reminder, ticket-holding Trainers in Las Vegas will also have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region!*

Ticket-holding Trainers at the in-person event in Las Vegas may have increased luck in encountering Shiny Pokémon. Shiny Pokémon are not guaranteed by purchasing a ticket.

A Coded Quest

Secret codes will be hidden throughout Sunset Park. Find them to earn the chance for encounters with Legendary Pokémon.

The codes are as follows:

Regirock: 6X4H9UCA8F7TT Regice: YKG5ZPC4SLXAX Registeel: 6AKRAV5WJN5FS

Legendary Photo Opportunities

Take a snapshot during the event for a surprise!

Encounters in GO Snapshot

Take snapshots during the event—you may see surprise appearances from Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip, the first partner Pokémon of the Hoenn region!

Pokémon Storage and Item Bag Capacity Increase

Pokémon Storage capacity: 6,200 -> 6,250
Item Bag capacity: 5,200 -> 5,250

General Bonuses

Trainers with Tickets will have these bonuses. If you purchase the Extra Day Add-on, you’ll have these bonuses on both days.

Add-Ons for Ticket Holders

In addition to our live events, we’re offering Trainers the chance to enhance their event experience with optional add-ons. Ticket add-ons are active for both days of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas—Saturday and Sunday. Trainers with the ticket add-ons will be able to take advantage of the bonuses even on the day they aren’t in the park.

Raid Lover Add-on - $15 USD

Egg-thusiast Add-on - $15 USD

*1/4 Egg Hatch Distance does not stack with other similar bonuses

Extra day add-on - saturday / extra day add-on - sunday - $25 usd.

Enjoy two days of adventure in Sunset Park in Las Vegas, Nevada! After selecting either a Saturday or Sunday ticket, Trainers can purchase an add-on for the other day to make the most of their time.

Trainers will have access to all the bonuses listed under General Bonuses (first list above) on both days. Take note of these features if you’re purchasing this add-on:

Access to the Timed Research: GO for a Spin twice—once per day
Once Trainers pick a team—either Ruby or Sapphire—they will remain on that team for both days of the event.

Restrictions for the Saturday/Sunday add-ons apply. Trainers will only receive the following ticketed event features once.

Event Special Research: An Uneasy Alliance

Masterwork Research: Wish Granted

In the wild.

Special Pokémon will appear in unique habitats during the event!

Blistering Sands Habitat

Eerie Mists Habitat

Verdant Earth Habitat

Ancient Shores Habitat

Additional Wild Encounters

As teams compete in the Ruby vs. Sapphire Challenge, certain additional Pokémon will appear in the wild based on hourly results. Complete Field Research on behalf of your team to increase your chance of encountering these Pokémon!

Primal Surge: Kyogre

These are the wild encounters that will appear in the wild for Trainers on Team Kyogre.

Primal Surge: Groudon

These are the wild encounters that will appear in the wild for Trainers on Team Groudon.

New Costumed Pokémon

New costumed Pokémon will appear during the event!

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs during the event!

In 2 km Eggs

In 5 km Eggs

In 7 km eggs, in 10 km eggs.

The following Pokémon will appear in Raids!

Appearing in 5- Star Raids

Appearing in Primal Raids

Ticket-exclusive Special Research

Wishes can come true—just ask Jirachi! Ticket-holding Trainers in Las Vegas will be able to access Masterwork Research* and have the first chance to encounter Shiny Jirachi!

* Masterwork Research with fewer steps leading to an encounter with Shiny Jirachi will be available to ticket-holding Trainers who attend Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas Pokémon GO Tour attendees with the shorter Masterwork Research will not be able to purchase the longer global Masterwork Research.

Note: The steps outlined here are for the Trainers who attended Pokémon GO Tour in Las Vegas. If you purchased a ticket from the Shop, you will have a longer version. The details for that version can be found here: Wish Granted - Global Version

Field Research Tasks

Collect Mega Energy and catch Ghost-type Pokémon with new Field Research tasks! Trainers with a ticket will have a boosted chance of receiving this research.

Spooky Scramble Tasks

The Spooky Scramble Field Research tasks are decoded as follows:

█v██v█ a N██c█d█ Evolve a Nincada

██k█ 3 G███t ███v█b███ T███w█ █n a ██w Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row

█r███f██ 5 ███é███ Transfer 5 Pokémon

█s█ 5 ██r██e█ t█ ███p ███ch ███é███ Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - An Uneasy Alliance

A Special Research story only available to ticket-holding Trainers is coming to Las Vegas! Ever wondered what it would be like to work with Team GO Rocket? Trainers at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas will be able to take part in an exclusive adventure and work alongside the Team GO Rocket Leaders for the very first time! Have they changed their ways? Or is this all a trap? Discover what Team GO Rocket is up to this time—only at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas!

GO for a Spin

Event-exclusive Timed Research

Complete Timed Research for encounters with Spinda, the Spot Panda Pokémon!

Offical Spinda Map

You can use this map to figure out where each of the 8 Spinda PokéStops are located in the park.

Collection Challenges

There are four Collection Challenges, one for each Habitat during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn at Las Vegas.

Remaining Shiny Pokémon from Hoenn

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Unown H, Shiny Surskit, Shiny Gulpin, Shiny Torkoal, Shiny Cacnea, Shiny Tropius, Shiny Relicanth, and Shiny Kecleon.

Shiny Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon

Shiny Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will also become available with their release in Primal Raids.

New Avatar Items

You can pick up the following avatar items from the in-game shop during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global.

Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn T-Shirt

The following avatar items will be available for purchase during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global.

Kyogre Tracksuit
Groudon Tracksuit
Kecleon Bag

Event Stickers

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn–themed stickers in the in-game shop from Friday, February 17, to Sunday, February 26, 2023. These stickers will also be available via PokéStops and Gifts from Friday, February 17, to Saturday, February 18, 2023 and from Wednesday, February 22, to Sunday, February 26, 2023.

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Bagon Soars (Metaphorically) in Pokémon GO April 2024 Community Day Classic

Catch the rock head pokémon, enjoy great event bonuses, and more..

B agon is charging headfirst into Pokémon GO ’s April 2024 Community Day Classic, which will run on April 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time . First discovered in the Hoenn region, this Dragon-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event—and lucky Trainers just might encounter a Shiny Bagon! You can also rock and roll with event bonuses that include triple XP for catching Pokémon, as well as a three-hour duration for Lure Modules and Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event. On top of that, during the event or up to two hours afterward, you’ll be able to evolve Bagon’s first evolution Shelgon into a Salamence that knows the Charged Attack Outrage.

You’ll also be able to get your research on with a Bagon Community Day Classic–exclusive Special Research story. Tickets are available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). These tickets are available for purchase in the in-game shop. Trainers can also take on Field Research at no cost, catching Bagon to earn rewards that include Stardust, Great Balls, encounters with Bagon, and more.

Fly high (again, metaphorically) with Bagon, Trainers!

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Pokemon Go An Excellent Opportunity

The An Excellent Opportunity event within Pokemon Go is now live, offering a throw bonus, alongside several Field and Special Research tasks to complete for unique rewards.

This page acts as a comprehensive breakdown of the An Excellent Opportunity event within Pokemon Go, including its runtime .

An Excellent Opportunity Runtime

The An Excellent Opportunity event is live on Monday, April 1st, 2024 , from 12:00AM to 11:59PM local time.

An Excellent Opportunity Bonus

The following bonus will be in effect during the event:

Nice Throws or better will register as Excellent Throws

An Excellent Opportunity Field Research

The following tasks are available to complete, with their respective rewards:

An Excellent Opportunity Special Research

The following Special Research tasks are available for trainers to complete:

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All Ditto Disguises In Pokémon GO (March 2024)

W ith the arrival of a new month comes the need to check what disguises Ditto likes to use in Pokémon GO . Ditto is an infamously difficult Pokémon to catch, as unlike every other Pokémon, it does not appear as itself on the map. Instead, it takes the form of a different Pokémon and only reveals itself after capture.

Ditto maintains a list of disguises that undergo various changes as time passes. Sometimes, the list replaces one Pokémon with a new disguise, while other months completely overhaul the preexisting list. As such, if you have yet to catch this purple Pokémon, you will need an updated list to find it.

Pokmon GO: Every Pokmon You Can't Trade (& Why)

All pokémon that could secretly be ditto (march 2024).

Niantic, the company behind Pokémon GO , loves to update Ditto's disguises to match the year's changes. However, the current list of Ditto disguises in Pokémon GO has not changed from the options available in February 2024. This means Ditto can disguise itself as one of eleven different Pokémon spread across seven generations.

When it comes to catching a Shiny Ditto in Pokémon GO , don't expect any visibly Shiny Pokémon to secretly be a Ditto. If a Pokémon is a Shiny variant, it cannot be a Ditto . Shiny Dittos appear in the same disguises as regular Dittos. Each Pokémon disguises listed above has a one in 64 chance of being a Shiny Ditto.

If you're overwhelmed by all the possible disguises, try focusing on catching Oddish and Goldeen . These Pokémon are ubiquitous sights, making them a prime target for Ditto farming.

Some older players may already have a Shiny Ditto from completing the Kanto Tour Pass in February 2021. However, you will have to grind for this rare Pokémon the traditional way. While Ditto may not be a great asset in combat, it is still a badge of honor to have a Ditto in your collection in Pokémon GO .

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MEweedle declares Pokémon Go meta ‘healthiest in ages’ after EUIC 2024 victory

Opinions on Pokémon Go have been fluctuating over the last year, with some players unhappy with the state of the game or calling out imbalances in mechanics and events. Today, however, the competitive community is pleased with the current meta—including newly crowned Europe International Champion MEweedle.

MEweedle is no stranger to Pokémon Go’s biggest stage, having won the 2022 Pokémon Go World Championships and 2022 EUIC in the Seniors division. But now that he aged up and is playing in Masters, he has claimed his second EUIC title at the largest Pokémon tournament in history and is confident the game is in a great place heading into the summer.

“I think there is one issue that needs to be addressed, and that’s Scald debuffs. But other than that I think this is the healthiest meta in a long time,” MEweedle told Dot Esports in an interview after his latest victory. “There’s a lot of neutral play and less RPS (rock, paper, scissors) than there has been in previous metas.”

MEweedle’s run through EUIC 2024 was dominant, with the star dropping just two games as he went 10-2 through the playoffs as the event’s top seed, including a 3-0 sweep of multi-time Regional Champion Doonebug97 in the grand finals. And, on the back of that incredible performance using Vigoroth to take down a Lickitung one last time, he now turns his sights to winning a second World Championship in August .

His team did feature a unique Pokémon compared to the other top 32 players, that being Skeledirge , but every other member of his lineup was featured on at least one other squad. Four of his Pokémon were in the top 12 for overall usage in the event: Lanturn at 40.3 percent, Cresselia at 39.9 percent, Vigoroth at 19.4 percent, and Altaria at 19.1 percent.

While the meta is wildly considered very healthy right now, MEweedle noted many of the top picks for competitive play like Gligar and his own choices like Lanturn are used because they are “safe” options. “Not many things completely wall them out,” MEweedle said. “Even if there are things that completely wall them you can just counter those things, which is why [Gligar and Lanturn] fit so well into so many team compositions right now.”

Even with the modern metagame leaning toward safe team-building and some talk around the game’s recent events being negative , MEweedle still encourages anyone with even a little interest in competitive Pokémon Go to give it a chance.

“The community is so great, even if you’re not a big part of it,” MEweedle added. “Everybody’s so nice. I recommend going out to [a big event like EUIC] and trying it out. If you don’t like it, that’s that, but I think you will.”

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