Pokemon Go “Just My Cup of Tea” Event: Schedule, Raids, and Sinistea Introduction

As the Pokémon Go community gears up for the exciting Dual Destiny season, Niantic is thrilled to announce the “Just My Cup of Tea”event. This special occasion will not only bring a host of bonuses and Raids but also introduce players to the charming Sinistea Pokémon.

The Dual Destiny season is set to commence on December 3, 2024, and will run until March 4, 2025. During this time, players can anticipate the introduction of various Shadow and Max Pokémon, alongside special Community Day events.

The festivities kick off with a whimsical “ghostly tea party”at the Just My Cup of Tea event, promising an array of engaging activities and challenges.

Event Schedule: Just My Cup of Tea

This four-day extravaganza will span from Tuesday, December 3, at 10:00 AM to Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. Make sure to mark your calendars!

Just My Cup of Tea Event in Pokemon Go — Image Credit: The Pokémon Company

New Pokémon: Cynicism & Polteageist

The Black Tea Pokémon, Sinistea, along with its evolution, Polteageist, are making their highly anticipated debut in Pokémon Go. To evolve Sinistea into Polteageist, players will need 50 Sinistea Candy.

Event Bonuses

Experience 2× damage from friendship bonuses during raids.
Receive 50% more Stardust from successfully completing raider battles.

Incense Attraction

Throughout the Just My Cup of Tea event, a selection of Pokémon will be attracted to Incense. Trainers will also enjoy an increased chance of encountering Shiny variants:

Oddish*
* Miltank
Combee*
*
Litwick*
Spritzee*

*Shiny forms of these Pokémon may be available!

Wild Pokémon Encounters

Players can also expect to see a variety of Pokémon spawning more frequently in the wild during this event:

Slowpoke *
Taillow*
Slakoth*
Duskull*
Starly*
Greavard

*Look out for possible Shiny encounters!

Dual Destiny in Pokemon Go — Image Credit: The Pokémon Company

Raids Overview

Exciting Raids await participants, featuring several new and returning Pokémon. Notably, the elusive Shiny Genesect (Chill Drive) will make its debut, exclusively for lucky Trainers!

One-Star Raids

Male Frillish*
Female Frillish*
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Three-Star Raids

Galarian Mr. Mime*
Hisuian Braviary*
Bombirdier*

Five-Star Raids

Genesect (Chill Drive)*

Mega Raids

Mega Banette*

*Don’t miss your chance to find shiny versions of these Pokémon!

Field Research Task Rewards

Engaging event-themed Field Research tasks will be available, allowing players to earn Stardust and encounter special Pokémon throughout the duration of the “Just My Cup of Tea”event.

Focused Timed Research

Participate in event-themed Timed Research, with opportunities to earn XP, Stardust, and encounters with event-exclusive Pokémon.

Special Collection Challenge

Don’t miss out on the event-themed Collection Challenge! Completing it will reward Trainers with a special encounter featuring Sinistea.

PokeStop Showcases

All Trainers should explore PokeStops for Showcases, where they can display their event-themed Pokémon!

Lastly, be on the lookout for the Dual Destiny Box in the Pokémon Go Web Store, priced at $4.99. This exclusive box includes a Postcard Storage Upgrade, 2 Premium Battle Passes, and 3 Remote Raid Passes.

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