Everything you need to know about the event Pokémon GO’s Blaze New Trails Event, all in one place. It’s time to experience Pokémon GO in a whole new way. Routes are finally being released to Pokémon GO, and they are bringing Zygarde along with them!
Date & Time
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Friday, July 21st, 2023, 10:00AM - Monday, July 24th, 2023, 8:00PM local time
Event Bonuses
The following Bonuses will be available during the event
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Routes debut in Pokémon GO!
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Zygarde debuts in Pokémon GO!
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2/3 distance to earn Buddy Candy while exploring Routes with your Buddy
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Increased chance to encounter shiny Yungoos
Zygarde Debuts in Pokémon GO
Zygarde, the Order Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
Zygarde
Zygarde is a Dragon and Ground type Pokémon first discovered in the Kalos Region, and has three forms. Complete forme, 50% forme, and 10% forme depending on how many Zygarde cells you have collected. A new item will be introduced as well, a Zygarde cube, these will hold your Zygarde cells! You may encounter Zygarde cells when you’re walking a Route!
Special Research
You will be able to encounter a Zygarde in it’s 10% in the special research “From A to Zygarde” that will be available during the event. You can find all of the Zygarde Special Research tasks, rewards and texts inside that article.
Wild Spawns
The following Pokémon will be appearing in the wild during the event:
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be available in 7km eggs during the event:
Field Research
| Task Text | Reward |
|---|---|
| Spin 10 Pokéstops | Yungoos (s) |
| Walk 1 km | 500 Stardust |
| Walk 3 km | 2000 Stardust |
| Spin 5 PokéStops | 500 Stardust |
| Spin 5 PokéStops you haven’t visited before | 2000 Stardust |
| Hatch an egg | 2500 Stardust |
| Catch 5 Pokémon | 7 Poké Balls |
Routes are coming!
Explore the globe with the Pokémon GO community as your guide! Chart a course to show off your favorite sights, or follow in the footsteps of local Trainers to see what that community loves.
Routes are created by adventurous Trainers, just like yourself! Imagine what you’ll find as you travel another Trainer’s Route—an encounter with your favorite Pokémon? A new friend to share Raid Battles with? Follow a Route and find out!
Here is a quick summary of working with routes:
Make a Route
- Choose a PokéStop or Gym to be your starting point.
- Hit record to begin mapping your Route.
- Fill out some info about your Route, then submit it for review.
- Once accepted, Trainers can follow your Route!
Exploring a Route
- Check the Route tab from the Nearby menu to see local Routes.
- Choose one that catches your eye.
- Follow the Route and enjoy exploring!
Zygarde Cells
- Keep an eye out while you’re exploring a Route—you might come across a Zygarde Cell!
Zygarde Cells are the components that make up Zygarde, the Order Pokémon. - You can collect Zygarde Cells in your Zygarde Cube and use these cells to change Zygarde’s form.
- Encounter Zygarde in the Special Research story “From A to Zygarde”!
