Pokémon Go is all set to start 2022 with a variety of events and activities in the month of January. Pokémon GO’s first event of 2022, The Mountains of Power event, will be from Friday, 7th of January, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and ends on Thursday, 13th of January, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Later in the month, trainers can look forward to Bulbasaur Community Day on the 22nd of January, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, celebrating the fan-favorite, Bulbasaur.
Pokémon GO Mountains of Power Event
Spark’s intuition leads him to believe that the mysterious door’s second mechanism requires the help of Rock and Steel-type Pokémon to unlock it. Journey through the terrain reminiscent of the mountains are found in regions like Johto and Sinnoh, and work with Spark to unlock the next mechanism!
Event Bonus
Trainers earn hearts with their buddies after 1/2 walking distance.
Timed Research
The event will feature timed research focused on catching Pokémon, hatching Eggs, and earning Buddy Candy. He must complete the tasks to earn encounters with Pokémon like Mawile and Beldum!
Wild Encounters
If the trainers are lucky they will be able to encounter a Shiny Slugma. The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild:
- Zubat
- Machop
- Geodude
- Slugma
- Nosepass
- Barboach
Lucky trainers will encounter the following:
- Onix
- Ferroseed
Pokémon Raids
For the first time in Pokémon GO, Mega Aerodactyl will be available in Mega Raids. The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids:
- One Star Raids
- Alolan Geodude
- Onix
- Beldum
- Bronzor
- Three Star Raids
- Ursaring
- Donphan
- Medicham
- Absol
- Five Star Raids
- Heatran
- Mega Raids
- Mega Aerodactyl
Field Research Task Encounters in Mountains of Power Event
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when Trainers complete Field Research tasks:
- Alolan Geodude
- Slugma
Lucky Trainers will encounter Mawile.
Pokémon GO Community Day Classic featuring Bulbasaur
Trainers get to return to the roots of Community Day during the Season of Heritage. As a special treat, Pokémon GO will be holding Community Day Classic and bringing back a favorite, Bulbasaur! Trainers can spot Bulbasaur more frequently in the wild. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny one!
Exclusive Attack
Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Venusaur will be able to learn the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
- Frenzy Plant
- Trainer Battles: 100 Power
- Gyms and raids: 100 Power
Pokémon GO Community Day Special Research Story: Bulbasaur Community Day Classic
- For US$1.00, or the equivalent pricing tier as per local currency, trainers will be able to access the Bulbasaur Community Day Classic-exclusive Special Research story: Bulbasaur Community Day Classic.
- One must stay tuned for the tickets for the Bulbasaur Community Day Classic Special Research story go live!
Tickets are nonrefundable, which are subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service. Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
Event Bonuses
- 3× Catch XP
- Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
Event Bundles
- There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 50 Ultra Balls, five Lucky Eggs, five Star Pieces, and an Elite Charged TM.
- 30 Ultra Balls will be available in the shop at no cost. Be sure to pick them up during the event!
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