Get ready to rumble! Duos such as Throh and Sawk will face off during the Rivals Week event! Catch the action in Pokémon GO from Saturday, May 4th, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Prepare for a battle-focused event in Pokémon GO: Rivals Week!

Saturday, May 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• 2× Catch Candy
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Machop*
Gligar*
Ralts*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Lickitung*, Galarian Stunfisk*

In addition to the Pokémon listed above, some Trainers might even encounter the following during the event!

May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose*, Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh*, Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor*, Durant*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids: Mankey*, Teddiursa*, Swinub*, Jangmo-o
Three-Star Raids:
May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.: Zangoose*, Seviper*
May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.: Throh*, Sawk*
May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.: Heatmor*, Durant*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research Task Encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Lickitung*
Gligar*
Ralts*
Galarian Stunfisk*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event. Complete tasks to earn XP, Rare Candy, Fast TMs, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

GO Battle Weekend

Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
• The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
• Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Sandals.

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research tasks to earn Stardust, one Star Piece, three Rare Candies, and three Rare Candy XL!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/rivals-week-2024