Pokemon GO Hoenn Event Begins January 15th

Pokemon GO Live has announced an upcoming promotion for Hoenn starting tomorrow and the return of Kyogre and Groudon in Raid Battles.

Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will be appearing more frequently in the wild.

Raid battles will feature the Legendary Pokemon Kyogre and Groudon.

And Shroomish will be receiving some love as well.

If you evolve Shroomish into Breloom during the event, it will know the exclusive move Grass Knot.

There will also be additions to the store as Team Aqua and Team Magma outfits become available.

Check out the full event description below.

Event Date + Time
Jan. 15, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Jan. 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8)

Features

• Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will appear more frequently in the wild.
• Field Research will highlight Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region.
• Raid Battles will include Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region, such as the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon.
• Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region will have an increased chance of hatching from 7 km Eggs.
• If you evolve Shroomish into Breloom, it will know the exclusive move Grass Knot!
• You’ll have a chance of encountering Shiny Zigzagoon and Shiny Taillow!
• New avatar items inspired by Team Magma and Team Aqua—the original villains of the Hoenn region in Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire—will be available in the Style Shop.

So celebrate the spirit of the Hoenn region together! Stay safe, and happy exploring!

—Das Pokémon GO Team