Harvest Festival 2024 has arrived

Posted By: David Fortier November 8, 2024

By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion

Friday Edition Trainers!

Calling all Pokémon GO trainers in Bristol! The Harvest Festival 2024 has arrived, bringing with it the exciting debut of Shiny Smoliv and a lineup of Grass-type Pokémon encounters that are sure to make your gaming experience even more fun this fall.

Here’s your full guide to Bristol’s Pokémon GO Harvest Festival 2024, which runs from Thursday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m.

What’s New in Harvest Festival 2024?

The festival centers around new Grass-type Pokémon encounters, unique bonuses, exclusive field research tasks, and special collection challenges. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

  • Exciting Bonuses
  • Shiny Smoliv Debuts! Shiny hunters, this is your chance to encounter Shiny Smoliv, a variation that features black olives and different color palettes for Smoliv and its evolutions, Dolliv and Arboliva.
  • Increased Chance for Shiny Pumpkaboo: During the event, you’ll also have a higher chance of encountering a Shiny Pumpkaboo.
  • 2× Catch Candy: Perfect for catching and evolving your favorite Pokémon!
  • Mossy Lure Modules: These lures will attract Pokémon like Alolan Exeggutor, Snorlax, Pumpkaboo, and Smoliv. Plus, Mossy Lure-attracted Pumpkaboo will have an even greater chance of appearing in Super Size!

Featured Pokémon Encounters

During this event, look out for the following Pokémon in the wild:

  • Oddish, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Sunkern, Miltank, Zigzagoon, Bunnelby and various sizes of Pumpkaboo. Super-Size Pumpkaboo will be an extra special, rare encounter.

Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Harvest Festival-themed field research tasks will be available throughout the event, with rewards such as encounters with Smoliv and various sizes of Pumpkaboo.

Paid Timed Research

For a ticket price of $2, trainers can access premium timed research that offers even more rewards, including Incense, Mossy Lure, a Lucky Egg, Stardust, and chances to encounter Smoliv. Here’s a sneak peek at the tasks:

  • Catch 3–8 Pokémon to earn Smoliv encounters.
  • Spin PokéStops and use Berries for additional rewards like Razz Berries and Pinap Berries.

Remember, this Timed Research expires on Nov. 12, at 8 p.m., so be sure to complete tasks before then!

Harvest Festival Collection Challenge

Complete the Autumn Friends Collection Challenge by catching a variety of Pokémon such as Smoliv, Pumpkaboo, Miltank, Exeggcute, and Bunnelby. Additional challenges focus on catching and trading different sizes of Pumpkaboo, with rewards including Stardust and Smoliv encounters.

Special PokéStop Showcases

Throughout the event, you’ll find showcases at certain PokéStops where you can feature your Pokémon and compete with other trainers.

November 2024 Raid Boss Schedule

The lineup this month includes some familiar faces and powerful Legendaries, so there’s something for every trainer level. Let’s take a closer look at the current and upcoming Raid Bosses across all tiers.

Mega Raids

Mega Manectric: Nov. 4-11

Mega Salamence: Nov. 11-18

Mega Beedrill and Mega Ampharos: Nov. 18-27

Mega Altaria: Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Max Raids

The Kanto and Galar starters are available throughout the month in Max Raids:

  • Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle (Kanto)
  • Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble (Galar)

All of these will be live until Dec. 3.

5-Star Raids

Prepare for the return of some of Pokémon GO’s mightiest Legendary Pokémon in 5-Star Raids:

Lugia: Nov. 4-18

Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia: Nov. 18-27

Zacian, Zamazenta, Regidrago, Regieleki: Nov. 27 – Dec. 3

1-Star and 3-Star Raids

Lower-tier Raids offer a great chance for newer trainers or those looking to add unique Pokémon to their collection. Here’s a look at some of the 1-Star and 3-Star Raids:

1-Star Raids

Electabuzz, Magmar, Miltank, Shinx, Ferroseed and Dynamax Gastly

3-Star Raids

Chansey, Hisuian Braviary, Hisuian Decidueye, Drampa and Dynamax Beldum

Raid Hour Schedule

Raid Hours offer trainers the opportunity to battle a featured 5-Star Raid Boss across all active Gyms, giving you a better chance at catching rare and Legendary Pokémon. Raid Hours are held every Wednesday from 6 to 7p.m.

Here’s the schedule for November’s Raid Hours:

  • Lugia: Nov. 6 and Nov. 13
  • Nihilego: Nov. 19
  • Tapu Koko: Nov. 20
  • Origin Forme Dialga: Nov. 21
  • Origin Forme Palkia: Nov. 22
  • Zacian, Zamazenta, Regidrago, Regieleki: Nov. 27

All these featured Pokémon can appear as Shinies, so don’t miss your chance to encounter them!

What Are Raid Battles?

In Pokémon GO, Raid Battles let trainers battle a powerful Boss Pokémon at Gyms for a chance to catch it. There are four tiers: 1-Star, 3-Star, 5-Star, and Mega Raids. Higher-tier Raids bring tougher opponents, often requiring teamwork with other trainers to succeed.

How to Get Raid Passes

Daily Free Raid Pass: Spin a Gym’s Photo Disc to earn one free Raid Pass each day.

Premium Raid Pass: Available for purchase in the Shop, allowing you to participate in additional Raids.

Remote Raid Pass: Great for raiding from a distance! Join any Raid within view from your Map.

Tips for Catching Raid Bosses

Defeating the Raid Boss grants you Premier Balls to catch it, though there’s no guarantee of success. Here are some tips to increase your chances:

  • Deal high damage to the Raid Boss and try to have the Gym under your team’s control.
  • Participate with friends for more Premier Balls.
  • Use Razz Berries or Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent Throws to boost your odds.

This November is packed with opportunities to add powerful Pokémon to your lineup, so grab your Raid Passes and prepare for some intense battles around Bristol’s Gyms!

For the raids, here are their locations:

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

As always, 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.

Let’s get out there and catch them all! Happy hunting!

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