Trainers, get ready to fight! Pokémon GO is hosting a new Rivals Week event from May 4 through May 9, 2024. Pokémon rivals are the focus of this battle themed event, with Pokémon that typically antagonise each other being featured as key characters.
Zangoose and Seviper, Throh and Sawk, Heatmor and Durant – these are the region-exclusive rival Pokémon you will be facing against… worldwide! Add on top of this a GO Battle Weekend that takes place during this event, and we have a great mini-event on our hands!
Here is everything you need to know about Rivals Week 2024 event in Pokémon GO!
Rivals Week
Date & Time 📅
- Starts Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. PDT
- Ends Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT
Bonuses 🎁
10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
2× Catch Candy
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant
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Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in wild encounters during the Pokémon GO Rivals Week event:
Some Trainers might even encounter the following, but only if they are lucky:
In addition to the Pokémon listed above, some Trainers might even encounter the following (usually regional) Pokémon during the event:
May 4 at 10:00 a.m.to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
May 6 at 10:00 a.m.to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
May 8 at 10:00 a.m.to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids:
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
May 4 at 10:00 a.m.to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
Related Raid Guides: Seviper and Zangoose.
May 6 at 10:00 a.m.to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
Related Raid Guides: Sawk and Throh.
May 8 at 10:00 a.m.to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Related Raid Guides: Heatmor and Durant.
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks:
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 10 Pokémon | |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | |
| Power up Pokémon 15 times | |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
2×
Revive
|
Timed Research
Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Complete tasks to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Rivals Week (1/1)
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Catch 15 Fighting-type Pokémon |
Mankey
|
| Power up 15 Fighting-type Pokémon |
Machop
|
| Earn 10,000 Stardust |
Gligar
|
| Earn 20,000 XP |
Sandshrew (Alola)
|
| Win 3 Raids |
Throh
|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times |
Sawk
|
Rewards
-
2×
Fast TM
-
5000×
XP
-
3×
Rare Candy
GO Battle Weekend
Date & Time 📅
- Starts Saturday, May 4, at 12:00 a.m. PDT
- Ends Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Bonuses 🎁
4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include
end-of-set rewards.)
The maximum number of sets you can play per day will
be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles —from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Sandals.
GO Battle Weekend Timed Research
Free Timed Research
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 5 times |
7500×
XP
|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times |
7500×
XP
|
| Use 10 super-effective Charged Attacks |
7500×
XP
|
| Power up Pokémon 10 times |
7500×
XP
|
Rewards
-
1×
Elite Charge TM
-
3×
Rare Candy
-
Hala-Style Sandals
Paid Timed Research
For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candy XL!
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times |
6000×
Stardust
|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 25 times |
6000×
Stardust
|
| Battle in the GO Battle League 50 times |
6000×
Stardust
|
| Use 15 super-effective Charged Attacks |
6000×
Stardust
|
| Power up Pokémon 10 times |
6000×
Stardust
|
Rewards
-
3×
Rare XL Candy
-
3×
Rare Candy
-
1×
Star Piece
Pokéstop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.
