Primal Rumblings is a Pokémon GO event that takes place from Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 10:00 am, to Friday February 24, 2023 at 10:00 pm local time.
Mega Latios and Latias return to Mega Raids, Rayquaza returns with a new Dragon type move – Breaking Swipe, and thematic Pokémon will appear in Raids, Wild Encounters, and Field Research.
The Primal Rumblings event is a perfect opportunity to get excited for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas. Prepare for Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, with a special event to get you hyped up!
Primal Rumblings Overview and Infographic
- Date and Time 📅
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From Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 10:00am, to Friday February 24, 2023 at 10:00pm local time.
- Bonuses ⭐
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2x XP for evolving Pokémon
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Rayquaza has new Dragon type Charged Attack Breaking Swipe
- Field Research 🔍
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Earn items to help you during Hoenn Tour
- Wild Encounters 🍃
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Regular - Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Whismur, Wurmple, Numel and Barboarch. Rare - Grovyle, Combusken, Marshtomp and Absol
- Raids ⚔️
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T1 - Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip
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T3 - Grovyle, Combusken and Marshtomp
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T5 - Rayquaza with Breaking Swipe
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Mega - Mega Latios and Mega Latias.
Catch a Rayquaza with Breaking Swipe
Rayquaza caught during the Primal Rumblings event will know the special Dragon type Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
- Trainer Battles: 50 power. This move decreases your opponents attack stat when used.
- Gyms and raids: 35 power
You can learn more about Rayquaza with Breaking Swipe here:
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:
If you are lucky, you may also encounter the following:
Raids
Themed Hoenn Pokémon will appear during the Primal Rumblings event.
One-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in one-star raids:
Related raid guides: Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip.
Three-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in three-star raids:
Related raid guides: Grovyle, Combusken and Marshtomp.
Five-Star Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in five-star raids:
Related raid guides: Rayquaza.
Mega Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in five-star raids:
Related raid guides: Mega Latios and Mega Latias.
Field Research Tasks
Primal Rumblings brings special Hoenn themed field research tasks will be available during the event. Complete these tasks to earn items that will help you during the global Hoenn Tour event!
| Task Text | Reward |
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| Catch a Mudkip | 10 Pokeballs, 5 Great balls, 2 Ultra balls |
| Catch a Treecko | 5 Great balls, 2 Ultra balls |
| Catch a Torchic | 10 Pokeballs, 5 Great Balls, 2 Ultra Balls |
| 3 Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region | 10 Razz Berry, 10 Pinap Berry |
Primal Rumblings Collection Challenge
A special Primal Rumblings Collection Challenge is available during the event. Complete the Challenge to receive Ultra Balls and a Rocket Radar. The following Pokémon are required to complete the collection challenge:
Event Stickers
You’ll be able to get special Hoenn Tour themed stickers from spinning PokéStops and openings gifts.
