Pokémon Go is hosting a Galarian-themed event bringing Zacian back to raids and focusing a bit on trading Pokémon. The event runs from Sept. 26 until Oct. 1.
The bulk of this event is a Timed Research set that forces you to choose a path between sword and shield. Other than that, special trades will cost half the Stardust and Koffing will be able to evolve into Galarian Weezing (which usually isn’t a thing). Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) is also available shiny for the first time, a somewhat big deal for the Pokémon as you cannot shiny hunt this legendary in the game it’s from and this shiny was only given out via an old code distribution.
Below we list out all the event perks for Pokémon Go’s “Legendary Heroes” event, including its Collection Challenge, boosted spawns, and event Field Research.
Pokémon Go ‘Legendary Heroes’ event Collection Challenge
There are a few Collection Challenges to complete that involve you catching and evolving specific Pokémon. The Collection Challenges you get depend on which path you pick.
‘Legendary Heroes: Sword Path’ Catch Collection Challenge
Catch the following to get the rewards:
- Galarian Darumaka
- Swirlix
- Gothita
- Seedot
- Scraggy
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
Rewards: 1,000 XP, Skwovet encounter
‘Legendary Heroes: Sword Path’ Trade Collection Challenge
Trade the following to get the rewards:
- Spritzee
- Solosis
- Lotad
- Croagunk
Rewards: 5,000 XP, Larvitar encounter
Legendary Heroes: Shield Path’ Catch Collection Challenge
Catch the following to get the rewards:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Spritzee
- Solosis
- Lotad
- Croagunk
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
Rewards: 1,000 XP, Skwovet encounter
‘Legendary Heroes: Shield Path’ Trade Collection Challenge
Trade the following to get the rewards:
- Swirlix
- Gothita
- Seedot
- Scraggy
Rewards: 5,000 XP, Deino encounter
Pokémon Go ‘Legendary Heroes’ event Field Research and rewards
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Catch 8 Pokémon (Galarian Slowpoke encounter)
- Trade a Pokémon (1 Rare Candy)
- Us an Incense (3 Rare Candy or 1,500 Stardust)
Pokémon Go ‘Legendary Heroes’ event boosted spawns
These Pokémon will spawn more frequently during the event period:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Koffing
- Galarian Darumaka
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
- Skwovet
These will spawn from Incense, depending on which path you picked:
- Seedot (Sword)
- Scraggy (Sword)
- Gothita (Sword)
- Deino (Sword)
- Swirlix (Sword)
- Passimian (Sword)
- Larvitar (Shield)
- Lotad (Shield)
- Croagunk (Shield)
- Solosis (Shield)
- Spritzee (Shield)
- Oranguru (Shield)
Pokémon Go ‘Legendary Heroes’ event raid targets
These Pokémon will be in raids during the event:
- Galarian Ponyta (1-star)
- Galarian Darumaka (1-star)
- Goomy (1-star)
- Jangmo-o (1-star)
- Turtonator (3-star)
- Drampa (3-star)
- Zacian (Hero of Many Battles (5-star)
- Gardevoir (Mega)
