Pokemon GO players are about to get the chance to add Xerneas, the fairy-type Legendary Pokemon that first debuted in Pokemon X, to their collection.
The Luminous Legends X event runs from Tuesday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time to Monday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Here's everything you need to know about the Luminous Legends X event in Pokemon GO.
How To Get Xerneas In Pokemon GO
Xerneas is the first Kalos legendary to appear in Pokemon GO. You can capture the Legendary Pokemon by participating in five-star raids. These raids will run throughout the event.
What Are Rainy Lure Modules In Pokemon GO?
Pokemon GO is also adding a new item during the Luminous Legends X event. The Rainy Lure Module can be used on Pokestops to specifically attract Water, Bug, and Electric-type Pokemon.
If you are stood near an active Rainy Lure Module, you can also evolve Sliggoo into Goodra.
Are Any Other New Pokemon Available During The Luminous Legends X Event?
As mentioned above, Sliggoo and Goodra are making their Pokemon GO debut alongside Xerneas. Here is a full list of new Pokemon that will arrive during the Luminous Legends X event:
- Spritzee
- Aromatisse
- Swirlix
- Slurpuff
- Goomy
- Sliggoo
- Goodra
- Xerneas
Which Pokemon Are Boosted In The Wild During The Luminous Legends X Event?
Certain Pokemon will be appearing more frequently during the Luminous Legends X event. These Pokemon are:
- Dratini
- Ralts
- Bagon
- Cottonee
- Spritzee
- Swirlix
- Goomy
Which Pokemon Are Available In Eggs During The Luminous Legends X Event?
The following Pokemon will hatch from 7km eggs during the Luminous Legends X event:
- Cleffa
- Igglybuff
- Azurill
- Gible
- Spritzee
- Swirlix
Which Pokemon Are In Raids During The Luminous Legends X Event?
Psychic, Dragon, and Fairy-type Pokemon will be headlining Raids throughout this event, with the following Pokemon confirmed to appear:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Alolan Exeggutor
- Xerneas
Luminous Legends X Field Research Tasks
The Luminous Legends X event will have special Field Research tasks. These will give you encounters with the following Pokemon:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Gible
- Spritzee
- Swirlix
Luminous Legends X Event Global Challenge
Pokemon GO players around the world can work together to complete a global challenge during the event.
Players must catch a total of 500 million Fairy-type Pokemon from Saturday, May 1 at 12:00 a.m. UTC until Sunday, May 9 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
If the goal is met, the following bonuses will be active from Tuesday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. local time until Monday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time:
- 3x catch XP bonus
- Pancham will appear in raids
- You can encounter Shiny Galarian Ponyta