2024 Pokemon Go Harvest Festival Event: Shiny Smoliv Introduction, Dates & Bonuses

The autumn season brings a variety of delights for Pokémon Go enthusiasts, particularly with the upcoming Harvest Festival 2024. This event features a range of charming “barnyard” Pokémon that perfectly fit the vibrant aesthetic of fall.

From the Halloween celebrations split into Part 1 and Part 2 to the exciting Harvest Festival 2024, players are immersing themselves in the seasonal festivities with spooky hats and enriched gameplay rewards.

Returning for its second consecutive year, the Harvest Festival will put a spotlight on Smoliv, marking its debut in Shiny form this time. Additionally, trainers will have chances to encounter Pumpkaboo in various sizes, including the impressive Super Sized versions.

Harvest Festival 2024 Dates and Timings in Pokémon Go

How to catch Smoliv in Pokémon Go — Niantic

The Pokémon Go Harvest Festival 2024 will run from November 7, 2024, at 10 AM until November 12, 2024, at 8 PM local time.

During this six-day period, players can hunt for Shiny Smoliv and enjoy the various bonuses and wild encounters provided by the event.

Harvest Festival 2024 Event Bonuses in Pokémon Go

Double Candy for capturing Pokémon
Enhanced chances of encountering Shiny Pumpkaboo
Using Mossy Lures attracts Alolan Exeggutor, Snorlax, Pumpkaboo, and Smoliv

Furthermore, Pumpkaboo attracted by a Mossy Lure will have a greater likelihood of being Super Sized.

New Pokémon Debuts

During this event, the new Pokémon additions to Pokémon Go include Shiny Smoliv, Dolliv, and Arboliva.

Players can currently anticipate the spawning of Shiny Smoliv. To obtain Shiny Dolliv and Arboliva, trainers can evolve Shiny Smoliv: it evolves into Dolliv using 25 Candy, and further evolves into Arboliva with an additional 100 Candy.

Wild Encounters

The wild encounters available during the Harvest Festival 2024 will present an array of exciting Pokémon opportunities. Most of the event Pokémon have a chance to appear as Shiny, including the elusive Super Sized Pumpkaboo. Here’s what players can expect to see:

Oddish
Exeggcute
Hoppip
Sunkern
Zigzagoon
Bunnelby
Small Pumpkaboo
Average Pumpkaboo
Large Pumpkaboo
Super Sized Pumpkaboo
Smoldering

Field Research Task Encounters

Various sizes of Pumpkaboo in Pokémon Go — Niantic

While the selection of themed Pokémon for encounters may be limited during this festival, players will have opportunities to earn stronger statistics on these Pokémon through Field Research Tasks:

Pumpkaboo (All Sizes)
Smoldering

Paid Timed Research for the 2024 Harvest Festival

Indeed, there is a Paid Timed Research option available for the Harvest Festival 2024 event. Players looking for extra rewards and encounters can purchase this ticket for $2.00 in the in-game shop.

This ticket grants access to a Special Timed Research with the following rewards:

Two Mossy Lure Modules
One Incense
One Lucky Egg
Additional encounters featuring Smoliv

It’s essential to remember that the Timed Research will expire on November 12 at 8 PM local time. Any incomplete tasks and unclaimed rewards will be permanently lost.

Collection Challenges & Showcases

Currently, Collection Challenges and Showcases have been announced, but further details are yet to be revealed. This section will be updated as more information about these activities becomes available.

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