Niantic is bringing Mega Aerodactyl, making its first appearance in Pokemon GO, and celebrating its arrival with a Rock-type themed event called Mountains of Power. Heatran is coming back to Legendary five-star raids, event bonuses, featured Pokémon, and a lot of coming. So for you to get things ready, here is everything you need to know.
Date + Time
Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM to Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 PM [local time].
Featured Pokémon
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during the event:
- Zubat
- Machop
- Geodude
- Slugma
- Nosepass
- Barboach
- Onix Rare
- Ferroseed Rare
If you’re lucky, you might get a chance to encounter Shiny ✨ versions of all the Pokémon above.
Raids
The Mega Aerodactyl is making its debut in Pokemon GO.
The following Pokémon will take gyms for raids in the event time frame:
- One-star Raids
- Alolan Geodude
- Onix
- Beldum
- Bronzor
- Three-star Raids
- Ursaring
- Donphan
- Medicham
- Absol
- Five-star / Legendary Raids
- Heatran
- Mega Raids
- Mega Aerodactyl
Field Research Task Encounters
In addition to even-themed Pokémon encounters, themed Field Research Tasks are also available. Completing them will reward you the encounters with some of the event-themed Pokémon listed below:
- Alolan Geodude
- Slugma
- Mawile Rare
Other Bonuses
- Event-exclusive Timed Research tasks focused on catching Pokémon, hatching Eggs, and earning Buddy Candy will be available. Completing them will reward you the encounters with Pokémon like Mawile and Beldum.
- 1/2 walking distance to earn hearts with your buddy.
You can read the official blog for more details regarding the Pokemon GO Mountains of Power event. Utilize the event and hope you Catch ’em All.
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