In order to celebrate the release of Biomes in Pokémon GO, Niantic has launched a special in-game event called “Rediscover Kanto”. Trainers are invited to search biomes for Pokémon first discovered in Kanto during the Rediscover Kanto event!
Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear in specific biomes, although they have been known to appear outside of these biomes during certain Pokémon GO Seasons or special events. Work with other Trainers to find as many biome types as you can!
Date & Time 📅
- Starts Monday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Ends Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
Bonuses 🎁
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The following featured attacks will be available when evolving the following Pokémon during the event:
Venusaur
- Evolve Ivysaur (Bulbasaur’s Evolution) to get a Venusaur that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Charizard
- Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Blastoise
- Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
These Community Day exclusive moves are absolute must haves for these Pokémon, so be sure to evolve them during the event window if you can!
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon:
Task | Reward |
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Power up Pokémon 5 times |
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Special Research will be available to all Trainers for free beginning with the Rediscover Kanto event! Trainers who complete the Special Research will earn items, XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Rediscover Kanto Special Research (1/5)
Tasks
Task | Reward |
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Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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Feed your Buddy 5 times |
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Catch 20 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region |
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Rewards
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5000× XP
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2500× Stardust
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1× Lucky Egg
Rediscover Kanto Special Research (2/5)
Tasks
Task | Reward |
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Use 10 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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Play with your Buddy 3 times |
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Catch 30 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region |
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Rewards
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5000× XP
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2500× Stardust
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3× Fast TM
Rediscover Kanto Special Research (3/5)
Tasks
Task | Reward |
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Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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Earn 25 hearts with your Buddy |
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Catch 40 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region |
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Rewards
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5000× XP
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2500× Stardust
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3× Charge TM
Rediscover Kanto Special Research (4/5)
Tasks
Task | Reward |
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Use 20 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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Earn 4 Candies exploring with your Buddy |
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Catch 30 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region |
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Rewards
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5000× XP
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2500× Stardust
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1× Lure
Rediscover Kanto Special Research (5/5)
Tasks
Task | Reward |
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Use 151 Berries to help catch Pokémon |
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Earm 15100 Stardust |
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Catch 151 Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region |
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Rewards
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10000× Stardust
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1× Egg Incubator
*Special Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!
Biomes in Pokémon GO

- Experience a new look in Pokémon GO with refreshed visuals that adapt to your real-world surroundings and seasons.
- Visual changes include the inclusion of buildings, hills, mountains, and enhanced environmental elements.
- Visual updates can be seen on the in-game map, Pokémon encounter screen, and Trainer battle screen.
- Visuals will now change depending on the biome a Trainer is in.
- Biomes are different environments like forests, beaches, mountains, and cities, which you can see here. Work together with other Trainers to find out what other biomes are in the world of Pokémon GO!
Biome effects
Biomes not only impact appearance, but also the Pokémon that will appear in that environment. Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region will appear in specific biomes, although they have been known to appear outside of these biomes during certain Pokémon GO Seasons or special events. Keep an eye on these biomes to see what other Pokémon may appear there!
Some known Biomes
- The forest biome is home to Pokémon first discovered in Kanto such as Bulbasaur, Caterpie, Weedle, Oddish, and more.
- The beach biome is home to Squirtle, Psyduck, Seel, Magikarp, and more.
- The mountain biome is home to Sandshrew, Clefairy, Zubat, Diglett, and more.
- The city biome is home to Caterpie, Pidgey, Machop, Gastly, and more.*