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Starting March 10 and running through March 17, Pokémon GO is celebrating the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2 game, Pokémon Pokopia, with a special week-long event. During this time, players will encounter new Pokémon dressed in costumes that sometimes disguise them as other Pokémon in the wild.
There will be double XP rewards, shiny Pokémon to find, collectible stickers, and exclusive Ditto encounters. Here’s everything you need to know about the tasks and rewards during the Pokémon Pokopia celebration.
Pokémon Pokopia Event Tasks and Rewards
Spinning at Pokéstops can give you specific tasks with exclusive rewards. Some of these tasks include:
- Catch 5 Pokémon — reward: 3 Poké Balls, 3 Razz Berries, 1,000 Stardust
- Catch 10 Pokémon — encounter with Hitmonchan or Sudowoodo
- Explore 1 km — encounter with Pikachu, Marill, or Gulpin
- Spin 5 Pokéstops or gyms — encounter with Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle
- Win 3 Raids — encounter with Lapras, Snorlax, or Dragonite
All these Pokémon have higher chances of appearing nearby during the event. Three-star raids will feature Lapras, Snorlax, and Dragonite. Additionally, the chance of wild shiny Pokémon appearing is increased during this event.
Collection Challenges
There are two collection challenges to complete. Each requires catching four specific Pokémon, after which you’ll get an encounter with one of the special-costumed Ditto Pokémon.
Collection Challenge 1 rewards a Ditto in a Cap costume:
- Pikachu
- Combee
- Scyther
- Zorua
Collection Challenge 2 rewards a Ditto in a Hat costume:
- Marill
- Goomy
- Hitmonchan
- Sudowoodo
Timed Research for Pokémon Pokopia
By completing the timed research tasks, players can earn 10,000 XP and Pokémon Pokopia stickers. The tasks include:
- Catch 25 Pokémon — reward: 10 Ditto Candy
- Explore 1 km — encounter with Pikachu
- Spin 10 Pokéstops or gyms — 5 Great Balls
- Send 5 gifts to friends — 3,000 Stardust
- Catch 50 Pokémon — encounter with Snorlax
- Explore 2 km — 10 Pinap Berries
- Spin 30 Pokéstops or gyms — 10 Rare Candies
- Complete 15 Field Research tasks — encounter with Tangrowth
- Catch 75 Pokémon — encounter with a Ditto in a Cap
- Explore 3 km — encounter with a Ditto in a Hat
This event is a great opportunity to encounter rare, shiny, and costume Pokémon while completing various tasks for exclusive rewards.
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