The new Pokémon GO event surprises many players. There is a new raid boss that many players have been waiting for. In addition, there are 2 new quests to solve.
This is what the new event brings: For 2 days, an event is running to celebrate Pokémon Day. During this time, there are many shinies to catch and new raid bosses are dominating the arenas. Overall, everything revolves around the 1st generation of Pokémon.
In the event, it stands out particularly that Dragoran is a highly anticipated raid boss to battle. It is the first time that players can fight against this Pokémon worldwide. Players love this raid and are asking for an extension.
Dragoran as the new raid boss
This is what the new raids are about: A large part of the new raid bosses comes from the 1st generation. The raids are rounded off with some Pokémon from subsequent generations.
| Level 1 Raid (red egg) | Sandan Fukano Kleinstein Sleima Sheinux |
| Level 2 Raid (red egg) | Alolan Kokowei Schlurp Magmar Elektek Kirlia Flunkifer |
| Level 3 Raid (yellow egg) | Alolan Raichu Gengar Machomei Chaneira Aerodactyl |
| Level 4 Raid (yellow egg) | Lapras Alolan Knogga Relaxo Dragoran Absol |
| Level 5 Raid (black egg) | Latias Palkia Deoxys (EX Raid) |
This is special: Especially Dragoran stands out here. It is the first time it is among the raid bosses. If you want to challenge it, you need to focus on the types Ice, Dragon, Rock, and Fairy.
This is what the players say: Players love Dragoran as a raid boss! For many players, this introduction is long overdue and on Reddit , there is a lot of cheering for Dragoran.
As “ClearestBlueArticuno” writes about the boss: “Dragoran?! Dragoran?! FINALLY! Please let it be true!”
It is also said: “I hope they let Dragoran stay in raids longer. I would love to do a few duos with my Mamutel army.”
Here are the new quests in the event
2 new quests: In line with the event, Niantic has also come up with two new quests. They are:
- Evolve a Meowth
- Reward: Encounter with a flower crown Evoli
- Catch 5 Pidgey or Rattata
- Reward: Encounter with a flower crown Pikachu
Shinies are confirmed: Not only are the announced shinies of Pidgey and Rattata now in the game, but also Evoli and Pikachu with flower crowns.
Alolan Rattata is not available as shiny. Hunting here is not worth it.
You can now also switch teams! We’ll tell you how it works:
