Sinnoh Tour 2024

February 24th (10am - 6pm Local Time) & February 25th (10am - 6pm Local Time).

Event Bonuses - Ticket/Non-Ticket

• 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in an Incubator during event times.
• 6 Special Trades each day for a total of 12 throughout the weekend.
• 1/2 Stardust cost for trades
• No Remote Raid Limit from February 23rd (12am Local Time) to February 25th (11:59pm)

Event Bonuses - With Sinnoh Tour Ticket [$5 USD]

• Higher chance at receiving event Field Research during the event rewarding Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup with a Lucas Hat or Dawn hat on.
• Masterwork Research rewarding Shiny Shaymin. (1 Total Shiny Shaymin is currently the case. Follow @hockeygoat5 and @QShinys for updates)

Event Bonuses - With the "Raid" Ticket (along with Road to Sinnoh Event) [$5 USD]

• 10 Dialga and Palkia candy each.
• 5 Heatran, Giratina, Cresselia, and Darkrai candy each.
• Eevee Mask.
• 5,000 additional XP when completing a raid.
• 1 additional candy when catching Pokémon from raids.
• 2 additional Raid Passes (In Person) from spinning a photo dysc from a gym (for a total of 3 each day. If you save your daily raid pass on Friday, February 23rd, you can have 4 free raid passes on Saturday).

Event Bonuses - With the "Egg" Ticket (along with the Road to Sinnoh Event) [$5 USD]

• x2 Hatch XP
• x2 Hatch Candy
• x2 Hatch Stardust
• Pikachu Mask

Adventure Effects

Adventure effects are able to modify your game to make it better (no this isn't anything related to spoofing and hacking you're fine lol). There are 2 different adventure effects listed below that will drop early for the people in Los Angeles for Sinnoh Tour in LA. It [Adventure Effects] will drop globally on February 24th 2024 (or February 23rd if you remote raid early).

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• Roar of Time - Dialga:
  Roar of Time will pause any Incense(s), Daily [Adventure] Incense, Lucky Egg(s), and Star Piece(s). To enable Roar of Time you must have an Origin Form Dialga that learned "Roar of Time" when caught (You cannot ETM Roar of Time onto Dialga at this time). Once you find a Dialga with the move, head down to where the moveset is. Once there you can give Dialga 5 Candies, and 5,000 Stardust pausing the items (listed above) for 6 minutes each time. This will max up to 2 hours but you can get up to 24 hours of Daily [Adventure] Incense if you really want to! Once Roar of Time is over, all items will return to normal and have the remaining time go down.

• Spacial Rend - Palkia:
  Spacial Rend will increase your spawn circle on the map. To enable Spacial Rend you must have an Origin From Palkia that learned "Spacial Rend" (You cannot ETM Spacial Rend at this time). Once you find a Palkia with the move, head down to where the moveset is. Once there, you can give Palkia 5 Candies, and 5,000 Stardust increasing your spawn circle for 10 minutes each time. This will max up to 2 hours but you can make your spawn circle up to 24 hours if you really want to! Once Spacial Rend is over, the spawn circle will return to normal.
  *This does not affect Pokestop distance, that remains the same.

Raid Guides

Important Raiding Notes:

• Origin Dialga and Palkia cannot be Shiny from Remote Raids during Los Angeles Sinnoh Tour (unless you are in LA with a ticket).
• Origin Dialga and Palkia cannot learn their exclusive moves Roar of Time or Spacial Rend from Remote Raids during Sinnoh Tour in Los Angeles (unless your are in LA with a ticket).
• Normal Dialga and Palkia can be shiny from remote raids during Los Angeles Sinnoh Tour (they do not have an exclusive move).
• If you chose "Team Diamond", you will have a 100% chance of receiving the move "Roar of Time" during any Origin Form Dialga raid. (Global Sinnoh Tour ONLY)
• If you chose "Team Peral", you will have a 100% chance of receiving the move "Spacial Rend" during any Origin Form Palkia raid.

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Colossal Fun in Party Play!

Grab your friend(s) as there will be NEW exclusive challenges in Party Play during Sinnoh Tour - Global! These challanges will be available from February 24th at 10am Local Time to February 25th at 6pm Local Time. Working together on these exclusive challenges can give you encounters with Regigigas!

Party Play Tasks:

• Complete 3 Party Play Tasks - Encounter with Regigigas in Timed Research.

Sinnoh Tour - Routes

White-striped Basculin will debut on routes during Sinnoh Tour - Global. White-striped Basculin cannot evolve at this time and the shiny is turned on with image proof below!

Lake Trio Spawning Globally around the World!

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will be spawning in the Wild globally around the world, make sure to take a snapshot to get an encounter one in timed research (of each). All 3 CAN BE SHINY. They will run easily but if it's shiny, it will not run! Good luck trainers!

Shining Surprises Await!

Some Pokémon will have an increased chance of being shiny and they include:

• Shiny Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup
• Shiny Stunky
• Shiny Hisuian Voltorb and Qwilfish
• Shiny Chatot, Carnivine, and Pachirisu
• Shiny (White Striped) Basculin
• Costumed Pokémon and more!

Field Research

• Bustling Boardwalk: Power up a Normal or Water Type Pokémon 5 Times:
  Rewards: Bidoof (309cp Perfect IV) or East Sea Shellos (486cp Perfect IV).
• Ancient Grove: Power up a Grass or Ghost Type Pokémon 5 Times
  Rewards: To be Added...
• Toxic Digs: To be added...
  Rewards: To be added...
• Geothermal Lagoon: To be added...
  Rewards: To be added...

Spawns - Bustling Boardwalk (10-11am and 2-3pm)

• Lucas Hat and Dawn Hat Pikachu ✨
• Magnemite ✨
• Porgyon ✨
• Ralts ✨
• Piplup ✨
• Starly ✨
• Bidoof ✨
• Burmy (Trash Cloak)✨
• Buizel ✨
• Shellos (East and West Sea)✨
• Drifloon ✨
• Glameow ✨
• Finneon ✨

Spawns - Ancient Grove (11am - 12pm and 3-4pm)

• Akari's Kercheif and Rei's Cap Pikachu✨
• Hisuian Growlithe ✨
• Hisuian Voltorb ✨
• Tangela ✨
• Eevee ✨
• Misdreavus ✨
• Nosepass ✨
• Roselia ✨
• Turwig ✨
• Kricketot✨
• Burmy (Plant Cloak) ✨
• Combee ✨
• Cherubi ✨
• Bronzor ✨

Spawns - Toxic Digs (12-1pm and 4-5pm)

• Lucas Hat and Dawn Hat Pikachu ✨
• Aipom ✨
• Yanma ✨
• Gligar ✨
• Duskull ✨
• Shinx ✨
• Cranidos ✨
• Shieldon ✨
• Burmy (Sandy Cloak) ✨
• Stunky (NEW SHINY) ✨
• Gible ✨
• Hippopotas ✨
• Skorupi✨
• Croagunk ✨

Spawns - Geothermal Lagoon (1-2pm and 5-6pm)

• Akari's Kercheif and Rei's Cap Pikachu✨
• Lickitung ✨
• Rhyhorn ✨
• Magmar ✨
• Eevee ✨
• Togetic ✨
• Murkrow ✨
• Hisuian Qwilfish (NEW SHINY) ✨
• Hisuian Sneasel ✨
• Swinub ✨
• Snorunt ✨
• Chimchar ✨
• Buneary ✨
• Snover ✨

Incense Encounters

• Bustling Boardwalk / Toxic Digs: Unown H, I, N, O, and S. ✨
• Ancient Grove / Geothermal Lagoon: Unown H, I, S, and U. ✨

Egg Hatches

• 2km Eggs: Budew, Chingling (NEW SHINY), Bonsly, Munchlax, Riolu, and Mantyke. (All can be Shiny ✨)
• 5km Eggs: Hisuian Voltorb (NEW SHINY, Hisuian Qwlifish (NEW SHINY), Stunky (NEW SHINY), and Gible. (All can be Shiny ✨)
• 10km Eggs: Pachirisu, Chatot, and Carnivine (ALL NEW SHINYS and can be shiny ✨)

Field Research Tasks

• To be added...
• To be added...

Raids: Boardwalk and Toxic Digs Habitat (10-11am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm, and 4-5pm)

• Turtwig ✨ (Tier 1)
• Chimchar ✨ (Tier 1)
• Piplup ✨ (Tier 1)
• Torterra (Tier 3)
• Infernape (Tier 3)
• Empoleon (Tier 3)
• Dialga (Normal) ✨ (Tier 5)
• Palkia (Normal) ✨ (Tier 5)

Raids: Ancient Grove and Geothermal Lagoon Habitat (11am - 12pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 5-6pm)

• Cyndaquil ✨ (Tier 1)
• Oshawott ✨ (Tier 1)
• Rowlet ✨ (Tier 1)
• Hisuian Typhlosion ✨ (Tier 3)
• Hisuian Samurott ✨ (Tier 3)
• Hisuian Decidueye ✨ (Tier 3)
• Origin Form Dialga ✨ (Tier 5)
• Origin Form Palkia ✨ (Tier 5)

Team GO Rocket needs your help!

When trouble arises for Team GO Rocket, will you answer the call? Trainers around the world can take part in an exclusive Special Research story during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global. Trainers can look forward to reward encounters with other Pokémon first discovered in the Sinnoh region, including Spiritomb!
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Masterwork Research - Shiny Shaymin

Feeling grateful? Trainers all over the world can purchase a ticket for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin!

Tickets will be available for purchase in the in-game shop for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) from Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). [Pokémon GO LIVE]

Research Story Line:
Format: Task - Reward

Step 1:

• Catch 492 Pokémon in Kanto - 492xp
• Catch 492 Pokémon in Johto - 492xp
• Catch 492 Pokémon in Hoenn - 492xp
• Catch 492 Pokémon in Sinnoh - 492xp
• Final Rewards: 10 Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina Candy.

Step 2:

• Catch 10 (20 for Global) Grass-type Pokémon - Encounter: ???
• Catch a Pokémon 5 (7 days for Global) days in a row - Encounter: ???
• Catch a Pokémon on 15 (21 days for Global) Different Days - Encounter: ???
• Final Rewards: 1 Incense, 30 Ultra Balls, and 1 Rare Candy XL.

Step 3: To be added...
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GO Tour 2024: It’s About Time (and Space) Special Research:

Depending on which path you took of "Team Diamond" or "Team Pearl" you will get different rewards.

You will need to choose a partner Pokémon of one of the three Sinnoh Starters. After you pick one, that Pokémon, for example Turtwig, will be boosted more on Incense. (You have to choose one no matter what.)

Diamond Edition:

Step 1:

• Catch 15 Pokémon originally discovered in Sinnoh - Rewards: 1 Incense
• Use an Incense - Rewards: Shadow Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup (Depends on which Sinnoh Starter you pick).
• Final Rewards: 3 Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup Candy, 3 Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup XL Candy, and 3,000 Stardust.

Step 2:

• Catch a Dialga - Rewards: Shadow Gible
• Power up a Dragon Type Pokemon 10 times - Rewards: 10,000 Stardust
• Final Rewards: 3 Dialga Candy, 1 Dialga XL Candy, 2,024 XP

Step 3:

• Evolve 3 Pokémon - Shadow Scizor
• Activate "Roar of Time" Adventure effect - Rewards: Shadow Honchkrow
• Final Rewards: 3 Dialga Candy, 1 Dialga XL Candy, and a Spirtomb Encounter

Step 4:

• Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon - Rewards: 1,000 XP
• Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon - Rewards: 2,000 XP
• Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon - Rewards: 3,000 XP
• Final Rewards: 3 Dialga Candy, 3 Palkia Candy, and a Battle with Giovanni (see below after Pearl).

Pearl Edition:

Step 1:

• Catch 15 Pokémon originally discovered in Sinnoh - Rewards: 1 Incense
• Use an Incense - Rewards: Shadow Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup (Depends on which Sinnoh Starter you pick).
• Final Rewards: 3 Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup Candy, 3 Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup XL Candy, and 3,000 Stardust.

Step 2:

• Catch a Palkia - Rewards: Shadow Gible
• Power up a Dragon Type Pokemon 10 times - Rewards: 10,000 Stardust
• Final Rewards: 3 Palkia Candy, 1 Palkia XL Candy, 2,024 XP

Step 3:

• Evolve 3 Pokémon - Shadow Scizor
• Activate "Spacial Rend" Adventure effect - Rewards: Shadow Honchkrow
• Final Rewards: 3 Palkia Candy, 1 Palkia XL Candy, and a Spirtomb Encounter

Step 4:

• Purify 1 Shadow Pokémon - Rewards: 1,000 XP
• Purify 2 Shadow Pokémon - Rewards: 2,000 XP
• Purify 3 Shadow Pokémon - Rewards: 3,000 XP
• Final Rewards: 3 Dialga Candy, 3 Palkia Candy, and a Battle with Giovanni (see below).

Battle with Giovanni on Step 4:

Giovanni will reward a Shadow Regigigas once defeated. Depending on what starter you chose at the start will be the 2nd stage Pokémon that you will battle. For example if you chose Turtwig, you will see a Shadow Torterra in the 2nd slot.

• 1st Pokémon: Shadow Persian
• 2nd Pokémon: Shadow Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon
• 3rd Pokémon: Shadow Regigigas

A Paranormal Puzzle (LA SINNOH TOUR ONLY - UNLOCK FOR GLOBAL)

Rotom is causing mischief at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles! Work together with fellow Trainers to piece together a secret code that unlocks an encounter with Rotom. Once Trainers at Rose Bowl Stadium decipher the code, Trainers worldwide can redeem it too worldwide! Stay tuned for more details and follow @hockeygoat5 and @qshinys for updates!

Update at 6pm EST on Tuesday, February 13th 2024 :
A new timed research has been made available for trainers around the world, what could this lead to? A Rotom Encounter (that could be shiny maybe 👀).

Some ideas on how this research could be completed (via @hockeygoat5)...

1. Rotom spawns in the Wild somewhere in Los Angeles, CA (USA). Niantic could make it not show on the nearby and just spawn somewhere.
2. The code below in the image at the bottom has "0HY0 -------". Going to the Pokémon GO Webstore and guessing the code could unlock the puzzle...

CODE CONFIRMED:
Reward: Rotom (Can be Shiny!)

0HY0UF0UNDM3

A Mention of Arceus...

Arceus was just datamined recently in a Dex Entry text (image below), could this still lead to the possible debut this weekend in LA? Short answer: maybe. There was a trailer put out to the public on Wednesday, January 31st 2024 and in the background there was an Elite Raid Egg... could this be it?

But recently announced by a Pokémon GO Live Events Team member, this person said:

“All three of these Pokémon [Arceus, Manaphy and Phione] are indeed extra special, and we wanted to give them some dedicated space when they eventually make their Pokémon GO debut” -- Pokémon GO Live Events Team member to Dot Esports.

@hockeygoat5's current speculation on how each Mythical Pokémon will get released:

• Arceus as the "main focus" for GO Fest 202[5/6] in Tier 5 Raids (Shiny possibility I would say is low).
• Phione and Manaphy in Elite Raids (none shiny) during GO Fest 202[5/6] OR during the "x Year Anniversary" event this upcoming July in special research that is paywalled.

@QShinys current speculation on how each Mythical Pokémon will get released:

• Arceus will be "special paid research [and] very long masterwork research for sure".
• Phione and Manaphy will be released with "breeding, eggs kinda like you do in one of Niantic['s] other games".

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