Get ready to make a splash, Trainers! Niantic has officially launched the “Ultra Unlock: Water Festival” event in Pokémon GO, bringing a wave of new content and boosted spawns. This limited-time celebration runs from August 18th to August 24th, so mark your calendars and prepare to catch ’em all!
New Pokémon Debut!
The star attractions of this event are undoubtedly Arrokuda, its evolution Barraskewda, and the quirky Cramorant. These new Water-type Pokémon will be appearing throughout the event, offering exciting opportunities for collection and evolution.
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Catch Arrokuda and Barraskewda during the Water Festival event!
Event Bonuses & How to Catch ‘Em
To maximize your gains, take advantage of the increased XP and Stardust bonuses. From August 18th to 20th, enjoy 2x catch XP and 3x catch Stardust. This increases to 3x XP and 4x Stardust from August 20th to 22nd, culminating in a whopping 4x XP and 5x Stardust from August 22nd to 24th! The weekend is prime time for catching!
Here’s how you can snag those elusive new Pokémon:
- Arrokuda: Look for guaranteed encounters at Go Pass rank 13 and 28 (deluxe pass holders get even more!). Field Research tasks will also offer random Arrokuda encounters. Finally, use Rainy Lure Modules placed on PokéStops to increase your chances of finding one. Evolve Arrokuda into Barraskewda using 60 Candy.
- Cramorant: Hatch Cramorant from 5km eggs obtained during the event. Guaranteed encounters are available at Go Pass rank 30 (and ranks 19 and 30 with the deluxe pass). Take a snapshot each day to get a photobomb encounter, and keep an eye out in the Go Battle League starting at rank 16. Cramorant can also change forms in trainer battles – watch for Gorging Form (with Pikachu!) or Gulping Form (with Arrokuda!).
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Catch Cramorant and watch it change forms!
Go Pass Perks & Rewards
The “Ultra Unlock: Water Festival” event features a Go Pass with 30 ranks, plus an additional 30 bonus ranks. You can earn encounters with Arrokuda and Cramorant simply by playing the game and accumulating points through raids, egg hatches, and Pokémon catches. Each day, you can also gain an extra rank (100 points) by catching 10 Water-type Pokémon.
Hitting certain ranks unlocks special rewards:
- Rank 10: 2x Catch Candy
- Rank 20: Halved Hatch Distance
For the ultimate experience, upgrade to the deluxe Go Pass for $4.99 and unlock an additional track of rewards, including a hilarious Starmie backpack!
Field Research & Boosted Spawns
Spinning PokéStops during the event period can yield valuable Field Research tasks. These tasks might reward you with 10 Poké Balls, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, or Pinap Berries. You could even encounter Dewpider or Ducklett!
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Keep an eye out for these boosted spawns during the Water Festival!
Prepare to see a surge in the following Pokémon:
- Psyduck
- Goldeen
- Feebas
- Clamperl
- Mareanie
- Wimpod
- Wiglett (in its natural biomes only)
Based on player reports, Magikarp, Marill, Wailmer, Ducklett, and Dewpider are also appearing more frequently. And keep an eye out – there’s an “increased chance” to encounter these Pokémon shiny!
Egg Hatches & Raid Schedule
Hatch Azurill, Mantyke, Frillish, and Cramorant from any 5km eggs obtained during the event.
The raid schedule is also getting a splash of change:
- One-Star Raids: Curly Tatsugiri (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Droopy Tatsugiri (Americas), Stretchy Tatsugiri (Asia-Pacific)
- Three-Star Raids: Lapras (scarf), Hisuian Samurott, Dondozo, Psyduck (swim ring)
Dive into the “Ultra Unlock: Water Festival” event and make a splash! Good luck catching!
Source: Polygon
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