The event “Legendary Heroes” in Pokémon GO brings a limited-time research where you have to choose a path. Sword or Shield? All differences at a glance.
When does “Legendary Heroes” take place? The event starts on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM. It ends on October 1, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
What bonuses does it bring? If you perform a special trade, it only costs half the Stardust. Additionally, you can now evolve Smogon into Galar-Smogmog. Previously, it was only possible to catch Galar-Smogmog individually.
In raids, you will also encounter the legendary Pokémon Zacian, which you might catch as a Shiny for the first time if you are lucky. So the fight is worth it.
Above all, a limited-time research is introduced that runs during the event. You need to choose a path. We will show you what is included, so you can make the best choice for yourself.
Choose Shield or Sword for Legendary Heroes in Pokémon GO
What are the differences? Depending on which path you choose, you will receive different tasks with varying rewards. You can also decide which Pokémon will appear for you in the incense when you activate one during the event.
The first step: Complete the first task of the limited-time research “Legendary Heroes”. This is the same for all players at first, and you will choose the path afterwards.
- Catch 8 Pokémon
- Reward: An encounter with Raffel
- Additionally, you will receive 8 Pokéballs, 800 XP, and 800 Stardust
Now you must choose Sword or Shield.
If you choose Sword: Incense Encounters, Collector Challenge, Research
Incense Encounters with Sword: These Pokémon can be encountered in the incense if you choose Sword. Possible Shinies are marked with an asterisk*.
- Samurzel*
- Zurrokex*
- Mollimorba*
- Kapuno*
- Flauschling*
- Quartermak*
Collector Challenge for Catching: Catch these Pokémon to succeed.
- Galar-Flampion
- Flauschling
- Mollimorba
- Samurzel
- Zurrokex
- Chimpep
- Hopplo
- Memmeon
- Reward: 1000 XP & Raffel
Collector Challenge for Trading: Trade these Pokémon to succeed.
- Parfi
- Monozyto
- Loturzel
- Glibunkel
- Reward: 5,000 XP & Larvita
Limited-Time Research Sword – All Steps & Rewards
Here you can find the tasks and rewards of the limited-time research “Sword”.
Step 1:
| Task | Reward |
| Use 8 berries when catching Pokémon | Incense |
| Make 8 upgrades on Pokémon | Smogon |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | 8 Ultra Balls |
Level Reward: Galar-Flampion, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
Step 2:
| Task | Reward |
| Explore 3 kilometers | 8 Himmih berries |
| Use an incense | Kapuno |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | 8 Hyper Balls |
Level Reward: Geronimatz, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
If you choose Shield: Incense Encounters, Collector Challenge, Research
Incense Encounters with Shield: These Pokémon can be encountered in the incense if you choose Shield. Possible Shinies are marked with an asterisk*.
- Larvitar*
- Loturzel*
- Glibunkel*
- Monozyto*
- Parfi*
- Kommandutan*
Collector Challenge for Catching: Catch these Pokémon to succeed.
- Galar-Ponita
- Parfi
- Monozyto
- Loturzel
- Glibunkel
- Chimpep
- Hopplo
- Memmeon
- Reward: 1000 XP & Raffel
Collector Challenge for Trading: Trade these Pokémon to succeed.
- Flauschling
- Mollimorba
- Samurzel
- Zurrokex
- Reward: 5,000 XP & Kapuno
Limited-Time Research Shield – All Steps & Rewards
Here you can find the tasks and rewards of the limited-time research “Shield”.
Step 1:
| Task | Reward |
| Use 8 berries when catching Pokémon | Incense |
| Make 8 upgrades on Pokémon | Smogon |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | 8 Ultra Balls |
Level Reward: Galar-Ponita, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
Step 2:
| Task | Reward |
| Explore 3 kilometers | 8 Himmih berries |
| Use an incense | Larvitar |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | 8 Hyper Balls |
Level Reward: Skallyk, 800 XP, 800 Stardust
Overall, the challenges and rewards are very similar. The differences are primarily found in the incense encounters, and you can consider whether you prefer to receive a Kapuno or a Larvitar through research tasks.
Additionally, you need to effectively decide between Geronimatz and Skallyk. The event is one of the last of the current month as September is coming to an end. However, the next dates are already approaching: Here you can find all events in October 2024 for Pokémon GO.
