Get ready to encounter more XXS and XXL Pokémon in the Pokémon GO’s Sizable Surprises event! Shiny Wimpod, Shiny Celesteela and Shiny Kartana debuts, take part in raids for Kartana and Celesteela, and earn double XP for catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better!
Sizable Surprises runs from April 4 through April 9, 2024. Here are all the bonuses, wild spawns, new Shiny Pokémon, Raids, and Research tasks that are available during Pokémon GO’s Sizable Surprises event!
Event Details
Date & Time 📅
- Starts Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time
- Ends Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses 🎁
Increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.
Shiny Wimpod, Celesteela and Kartana make their Pokémon GO debut
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Wailmer
2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice
Throws or better. (This bonus will not stack with the Catch XP bonus for the April Community Day Classic)
New Shiny Pokémon Debuts
Three brand new Shiny Pokémon will debut during this event!
- Shiny Wimpod will be available in the wild
- Shiny Celesteela and Shiny Kartana make their shiny debut in five-star raids
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Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Wimpod—if you’re lucky!
If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids:
Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Celesteela and Shiny Kartana—if you’re lucky!
One-Star Raids
Three-Star Raids
Related Raid Guides: Alolan Exeggutor, Galarian Weezing, Gyarados and Snorlax.
Five-Star Raids
Related Raid Guides: Celesteela and Kartana.
Mega Raids
Related Raid Guides: Mega Charizard X Raid Guide
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:
| Catch 3 Wimpod |
Wimpod
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| Catch 3 Wailmer |
Wailmer
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| Catch 5 Pokémon | |
| Catch 20 Pokémon | |
| Win a Raid |
1×
Rare Candy
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Collection Challenges
Two different event-themed Collection Challenges are available during the Sizable Surprises event:
- Tiny Treasures featuring small Pokémon, requires Wimpod, Joltik, Diglett, Cutiefly, and Tynamo to complete
- Giant Gems featuring large Pokémon, requires Wailmer, Mantine, Cetoddle, Onix and Snorlax to complete
Complete these Collection Challenges to receive the following rewards.
Tiny Treasures Collection Challenge
Rewards for completing: 3000 XP, 10 Razz Berry, and an encounter with Wimpod
Giant Gems Collection Challenge
Rewards for completing: 3000 XP, 10 Pinap Berry, and an encounter with Wailmer
Pokéstop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
