Trainers, get ready for Rivals Week 2024 inPokémon GO, kicking off fromMay 4th to May 9th! This battle-centric week features enhanced in-game bonuses like10× XP for spinning Photo Discsat Gyms and2× Catch Candy. Dive into the GO Battle Weekend for intense matchups with up to 20 sets per day and quadruple Stardust rewards. Be on the lookout for increased spawns of coveted shiny Pokémon like Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, and Sawk across different days. Plus, engage in unique Field and Timed Research tasks offering lucrative rewards. Whether you’re spinning, catching, or battling, Rivals Week promises thrilling challenges and shiny opportunities for all trainers!

Rivals Week 2024 Event Overview

Dates:Saturday, August 20, 2025, to Thursday, June 11, 2025

Start Time:10:00 AM Local Time on May 4

End Time:8:00 PM Local Time on May 9

Rivals Week Bonuses

GO Battle Weekend

PokéStop Showcases

Pokémon GO: A Glimpse of Daylight Guide

Available from April 30 to June 04, 2025, this event offers trainers who purchase a GO Fest ticket the chance to earn an exclusive GO Fest-themed item.

Rivals Week 2024 Special Spawns

Frequent appearances in the wild:

All Pokémon listed have an increased chance of being shiny during this event!

Rare encounters include:

Event-specific timeframes for additional Pokémon:

Rivals Week 2024 Raid Details

1-Star Raids

3-Star Raids

Pokémon GO: Mega Alakazam Raid Guide

Whether coordinating in raids or battling in gyms, Mega Alakazam is a top-tier choice for trainers looking to leverage Psychic-type strength.

Rivals Week 2024 Research

Field Research

Timed Research

Shiny Pokémon Opportunities

Increased chances to encounter shiny forms of:

Event Strategy Tips

Pokémon GO: May 2024 Schedule

It’s looking like we’re going to have another exciting month ahead of us, so let’s get into it!

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