Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024: Increased Shinies, dates, more

Sawk, Throh, and Zangoose are some of the highlighted Pokemon for the upcoming Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024.

Niantic announced its plans for Rivals Week in Pokemon Go on April 25.

During Rivals Week, players will have the opportunity to encounter and capture iconic Pokemon rivals such as the formidable Gen III duo of Zangoose and Seviper.

The upcoming event in early May will feature boosted spawns, increased chances of encountering Shiny Pokemon, and the addition of new Pokemon in One and Three-Star Raids.

Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024 Start Date and Time

Rivals Week of 2024 is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 4 and will continue until 8 p.m. local time on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024 Bonuses

Take a peek at the event bonuses available during Rivals Week 2024:

• 10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• 2× Catch Candy
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant

Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024 Spawns

During Rivals Week, there will be an increased frequency of Pokemon spawns. Let’s take a look at which Pokemon will be appearing more often.

• Alolan Sandshrew*
• Mankey*
• Poliwag*
• Machop*
• Giggles*
• Ralts*

There is a possibility that certain Trainers may come across the following:

• Lickitung*
• Galarian Stunfisk*

During the event, there will be a variety of additional spawns that will vary throughout the week, depending on the specific date and time. Here is a preview of the spawns that will be included:

• May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.; Zangoose* and Seviper*
• May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh* and Sawk*
• May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor* and Durant*

Pokemons that have an * symbol may potentially appear as shiny.

Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024 Raids

During Rivals Week 2024, there will also be Raids featuring event-themed Pokemon. Let’s take a closer look at the One and Three-Star Raids that will be available during this event.

One-Star Raids

• Mankey*
• Teddiursa*
• Swinub*
• Jangmo-o

Challenges for Three-Star Raids

• May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose* and Seviper*
• May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh* and Sawk*
• May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor* and Durant*

Pokemon Go Rivals Week 2024 Field Research Task Encounters

In addition, there will be Field Research tasks based on Rivals Week 2024. Although the exact tasks have not yet been revealed, completing them will grant encounters with the following Pokemon:

• Alolan Sandshrew*
• Mankey*
• Poliwag*
• Lickitung*
• Giggles*
• Ralts*
• Galarian Stunfisk*

Pokemon designated with an * may potentially appear as a shiny form.

Pokemon Go: Rivals Week 2024 Timed Research and Showcases

Rivals Week will offer a paid Timed Research for $1.00 or the equivalent price in the individual’s country.

As part of this event, there will also be themed Showcases that will showcase Pokemon from Rivals Week.