Pokémon Go: Legendary Heroes Event Guide

Pokémon Go: Legendary Heroes Event Overview

Pokémon Go is hosting a Galarian-themed event from Sept. 26 until Oct. 1, bringing back Zacian to raids and focusing on trading Pokémon. The event features a Timed Research set where players choose between a sword or shield path, along with special trades costing half the Stardust. This event is particularly notable as it offers the shiny Zacian for the first time, a significant addition for Pokémon fans.

Collection Challenges of the Legendary Heroes Event

Legendary Heroes: Sword Path

• Catch: Galarian Darumaka, Swirlix, Gothita, Seedot, Scraggy, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
• Rewards: 1,000 XP, Skwovet encounter

Trade Challenges:

• Trade: Spritzee, Solosis, Lotad, Croagunk
• Rewards: 5,000 XP, Larvitar encounter

Legendary Heroes: Shield Path

• Catch: Galarian Ponyta, Swirlix, Gothita, Seedot, Scraggy, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
• Rewards: 1,000 XP, Skwovet encounter

Trade Challenges:

• Trade: Swirlix, Gothita, Seedot, Scraggy
• Rewards: 5,000 XP, Deino encounter

Event Field Research Tasks

• Catch 8 Pokémon: Galarian Slowpoke encounter
• Trade a Pokémon: 1 Rare Candy
• Use an Incense: 3 Rare Candy or 1,500 Stardust

Boosted Spawns

During the event, expect to see frequent spawns of:

• Galarian Ponyta
• Koffing
• Galarian Darumaka
• Grookey
• Scorbunny
• Sobble
• Skwovet

Event Raid Targets

Prepare for challenging raids with these Pokémon:

• 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)