Like every month, August also brings a new research breakthrough in Pokémon GO. This time, Galar-Obstagoon is your reward. But what is this monster good for?
What is a research breakthrough? In Pokémon GO, you can earn a research stamp every day by completing field research tasks. One quest per day is enough to receive the stamp.
Once you have collected 7 stamps, you will receive the “research breakthrough”. This always conceals a special Pokémon that you can then catch.
In August, this Pokémon is Galar-Obstagoon.
Research breakthrough with Galar-Obstagoon – Period and Shiny
When is Galar-Obstagoon in the research breakthrough? Galar-Obstagoon will appear starting from August 1 at 10:00 AM in the breakthrough and will remain there for the entire month until August 31. Until then, you can still catch its predecessor, Slurp.
What kind of Pokémon is Galar-Obstagoon? Galar-Obstagoon is the alternative version of the “regular” Obstagoon. It is a dual-type Ground and Steel and does not come with an evolution.
Can Galar-Obstagoon be Shiny? Yes, you can also catch a shiny version of the monster through the research breakthrough. However, the chances of that happening are slim and you need a lot of luck.
Is the research breakthrough with Galar-Obstagoon worth it?
Here’s how strong it is: Whether Galar-Obstagoon is useful for you depends on what content you prefer to play in Pokémon GO.
If you enjoy PvP, then Galar-Obstagoon is a very good catch for you. Because the Ground/Steel Pokémon is among the best monsters you can use in both the Super League and the Hyper League. However, in the Hyper League, you should max it out to fully utilize its strengths.
However, in general, a Galar-Obstagoon with Mud Shot, Stone Edge, and Earthquake is a strong option in PvP.
If you mainly focus on raids and gym battles, then Galar-Obstagoon will not benefit you. In PvE modes, there are many other attackers that are simply better suited.
You can see an overview of the best attackers here:
Is Galar-Obstagoon worth it? It’s a classic case of “it depends”. If you only play PvE, then you probably don’t need it. Then it’s more of a case for completing the Pokédex and the chance for a Shiny variant. Furthermore, Galar-Obstagoon has been in the game since 2020 – it’s quite possible that you already have it.
If you are a PvP fan, the breakthrough could be worthwhile. It offers a good option to gather candies for Galar-Obstagoon and build a good specimen for the league.
Besides the research breakthrough, there will also be quite a lot happening in the upcoming month. Here you can find all events in August 2022 for Pokémon GO.
