Hello Trainers! Rivals week is coming, and it brings with it rival Pokémon and competition! The Season of Legends continues with Rivals’ Week, an event celebrating rivalries between Pokémon.
The Rivals Week event lasts from Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time. For more events that take place in Pokémon GO this month check out our April 2021 Events in Pokémon GO guide.
Date and Time
- Starts: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
- Ends: Sunday, April 18, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Global Challenge
Rivals’ Week challenge – Trainers can complete 40M raids worldwide, to unlock double catch stardust for the rest of the event!
Infographics
Therian Forme Landorus, Skrelp and Clauncher debut in Pokémon GO
Therian Forme Landorus will be making an appearance in 5-star raids for the first time! Check out our Landorus (Therian) Raid Counters Guide for preparation!
Skrelp and Clauncher, along with their evolutions will be making their Pokémon GO debut. They will be appearing in the wild, in raids, and in Field Research encounters.
Skrelp
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Dragalge
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Clauncher
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Clawitzer
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You can check our Dragalge Meta Analysis for more information on this brand new Dragon type.
Increased Wild Spawns
Pokémon known for their rivalries will be spawning more often in the wild
Featured 5km Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from 5km eggs obtained during the event
Rivals in Raids
The following Pokémon are available in Pokémon GO Raids during the Rival Week event:
Tier 1 Bosses
Tier 3 Bosses
Tier 5 Bosses
Landorus (Therian)
Mega Bosses
Event Field Research
Enjoy event-exclusive Field Research tasks that will lead to encounters with rival Pokémon, such as Skrelp and Clauncher!
| Task Text | Reward |
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| Catch 3 Fighting-type Pokemon |
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| Catch 6 Fighting-type Pokemon | |
| Catch 15 Fighting-type Pokemon | |
| Win a raid | |
| Win in the GO Battle League | 20 Lopunny Mega Energy |