Pokemon Go’s Rivals’ Week event is beginning very soon, and dedicate Pokemon Go players should be gearing up to take on all of the challenges ahead, in addition to catching all of the rarest Pokemon.
In this guide we’re going to be breaking down everything you need to know about Rivals’ Week, which is continuing the overall Season of Legends, and even offers your first chance to catch Therian Forme Landorus, finally.
For all of that and more just read through our breakdown of the event below, and get ready to get out there and hunt Pokemon. Responsibly, of course, and make sure to take your local health guidelines into consideration. All information from Niantic.
How Long Does The Rivals’ Week Event Last In Pokemon Go
The Rivals’ Week event start on April 13 and will wrap up on April 18, that’s not long at all, so make sure to log in and catch the Pokemon you need.
Brand New Pokemon Making Their Debut During Rivals’ Week
There are two brand new Pokemon available in the wild and as Field Research task encounters, Skrelp and Clauncher. Make sure to catch plenty of these Pokemon so you can earn their evolved forms, Dragalge and Clawitzer.
Therian Forme Landorus Enters Five-Star Raids During Rivals’ Week
We’ve known about this Pokemon for the longest time, but it’s finally making its debut in Pokemon Go’s five-star raids during Rivals’ Week. Therian Forme Landorus is finally available, and dedicated players will be able to complete their Therian Forme trio.
The Global Challenge Arena Will Be Live
The Global Challenge Arena will be live during Rivals’ Week, and this will allow players to unlock x2 Catch Stardust by participating in Raid Battles all over the globe. This will be a great opportunity to stock up on Stardust if successful.
New Wild Pokemon During Rivals’ Week
There will be a huge switch up in the kinds of wild Pokemon you can encounter during this event, and these are just the Pokemon we know of right now.
- Hitmonchan
- Hitmonlee
- Makuhita
- Meditite
- Zangoose
- Seviper
New Egg Pokemon During Rivals’ Week
We’ve got a list of brand new Pokemon to hatch from 5km eggs during Rivals’ Week, so if you’re able to get out and walk, these are the Pokemon you will be rewarded with:
- Machop
- Tyrogue
- Elekid
- Magby
- Makuhita
- Medtite
- Zangoose
- Seviper
Raid Pokemon During Rivals’ Week
These Pokemon will be appearing in various raids, in addition to more we are not aware of yet:
- Nidoqueen
- Nidoking
- Zangoose
- Seviper
- Therian Forme Landorus
More Team Go Rocket During Rivals’ Week
In addition to everything we’ve specified above, Team Go Rocket will be more active, taking over more PokeStops and sending in their air balloons more often. If you still have any challenges related to Team Go Rocket or Shadow Pokemon, now will be a good time to get them done.