‘Psychic Spectacular’ is just around the corner

Posted By: David Fortier September 20, 2024

By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion

Hello Trainers!

As autumn rolls in, Pokémon GO continues to captivate players with exciting events and updates. Here’s a roundup of the latest news for Pokémon GO fans in Bristol:

Debuting after Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Skwovet and Wooloo, Beldum is now appearing in Max Battles located at Power Spots across the map. Its final evolution, Metagross, is an imposing pseudo-Legendary Pokémon that’s one of the best attackers for Raid Battles, so having a Dynamax-capable version in your collection is sure to come in handy for future Max Battles.

Max Raids are hosted in Power Spots, which appear as glowing purple icons on the map. You can also check the Nearby feature and scroll across to the Power Spots tab to see Max Battles that are within reach of your current location.

For the raids, here are Pokémon and the times for each listed below, along with their locations:

Times

  • Mega Houndoom, Sept. 14 – 26
  • Mega Gardevoir, Sept. 26 – Oct. 4
  • Groudon, Sept. 14 – 26
  • Zacian, Sept. 26 – Oct. 4

Locations

  • Federal Hill Green, 33 Queen St.
  • Page Park, 651 King St.
  • Rockwell Park, 238 Jacobs St.

Raid Hours take place every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m., and you won’t have to worry about time zones as it will always be your local time. This is the perfect chance to get out there and catch yourself a Legendary Pokémon.

Next, the Marvelous Minds: Psychic Spectacular Collection Challenges are running in Pokémon Go until Sunday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. Like every other past Collection Challenge, you must catch every Pokémon on the below list before this deadline if you want to earn the rewards it offers.

Here are the Pokémon in the Marvelous Minds: Catch Collection Challenge, along with how to find them:

Spritzee – In the wild or event-exclusive research tasks (Catch 10 Psychic or Fairy-type Pokémon)

Swirlix – In the wild or event-exclusive research task (Make 6 Great Curveball Throws)

Morelull – In the wild or event-exclusive research tasks (Catch 10 Psychic or Fairy-type Pokémon, Make 3 Great Curveball Throws or Make 6 Great Curveball Throws)

Elgyem – In the wild, seasonal field research task (Make 3 Great Throws) or event-exclusive research task (Make 6 Great Curveball Throws)

Inkay – In the wild

Completing this challenge rewards you with, 1000 Stardust and Hatenna encounter.

Finally, the Psychic Spectacular event has Psychic-type Pokémon on everyone’s minds! From Sept. 18 to Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. Trainers will be able to encounter a mind-blowing array of Psychic-type Pokémon (and Pokémon of a similarly whimsical nature) in the wild. 

Be sure to keep a Calm Mind and aim your Poké Balls with care during the event—successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better will award additional Candy, and Trainers level 31 and up will also have an increased chance to receive Candy XL. That’s not all—Trainers will also earn 2× Catch Stardust during the event.

Be sure to gear up for next week as we look forward to September! For more information, visit www.pokemongolive.com.

Until next time Trainers!

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