Pokémon GO Events Happening Around the World Today
Pokémon fans worldwide rejoice! Niantic's augmented reality game, Pokémon GO, continues to thrill with an array of global events planned for today. From special Pokémon sightings to exclusive moves and bonuses, there's a lot to look forward to. Let's dive into the key events and updates happening today.
Whether you're a seasoned Trainer or just starting your Pokémon journey, there's something for everyone in today's events. So, mark your calendars and get ready to explore your neighborhood, because the world of Pokémon GO is about to become even more exciting!
Today's Spotlight Hours: Meet Eevee and Machop
Niantic is kicking off today's events with Spotlight Hours that you won't want to miss! From 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Eevee and Machop will be appearing more frequently in the wild, giving you ample opportunities to catch these charming and robust Pokémon.
But that's not all! From 6 PM to 7 PM, you'll earn double Catch XP for each Pokémon you catch. This means that every catch during the Spotlight Hour will net you twice the usual Catch XP, allowing you to level up your Trainer account even faster!
Eevee's Evolution Bonanza
Here's an exciting twist: all Eevee evolutions will require only 7 km to hatch from Eggs during the Spotlight Hour. That's right! You'll be able to hatch Evolutionary stones more quickly than ever before. Don't miss this chance to expand your collection of Eeveelutions and create a powerful team.
Here's a quick rundown of each Eevee evolution and their required Candy: - Vaporeon: 25 Vaporeon Candy - Jolteon: 25 Jolteon Candy - Flareon: 25 Flareon Candy - Espeon: 25 Espeon Candy (requires a Dragon Berry) - Umbreon: 25 Umbreon Candy (requires a Gold Berry) - Leafeon: 25 Leafeon Candy (requires a Leaf Stone) - Glaceon: 25 Glaceon Candy (requires an Ice achievable during the event)
Machop's Move Minimum
From 6 PM to 7 PM, Machop will be appearing more frequently, giving you the perfect opportunity to stock up on strengthen Machop Candy. Plus, unlike other events, Machop will exclusively know Machop-specific moves today. This means you can learn new charge moves like Rock Slide, Payback, and Dynamic Punch!
Here's a breakdown of the exclusive moves you can expect during the Spotlight Hour: - Machop: Rock Slide (Charge Move) and Payback (Fast Move) - Machoke: Rock Slide (Charge Move) and Payback (Fast Move) - Machamp: Rock Slide (Charge Move), Payback (Fast Move), and Dynamic Punch (Charge Move)
Weekend Adventure Event and February Research Breakthrough
In addition to today's Spotlight Hours, Niantic is continuing the Weekend Adventure event and February Research breakthrough. Throughout this weekend, special encounters with Barboach, a Ground-type Pokémon, will be available for Trainers who complete the second task of the February Timed Research. Plus, you'll have a chance to catch a shiny Barboach during your encounter!
February's Research Breakthrough Pokémon is another Ground-type, Aerodactyl. As you complete Research Breakthroughs, you'll have a chance to encounter this powerful Pokémon with the Mystic Move, Sky Attack. Aerodactyl will also be more likely to appear in the wild and during Raid Battles until March 1, 2023.
So Trainers, gear up and get ready to enjoy today's Pokémon GO events. Whether you're hunting for Eevee evolutions, Machop moves, or taking on new challenges, there's plenty to keep you engaged. Happy exploring, and remember, 'Gotta catch 'em all'!
