In August 2021, you will encounter Palimpalim in the weekly research breakthrough in Pokémon GO. We will show you whether the research breakthrough is worth it and what else to expect besides a meeting with this Pokémon.
This is the research breakthrough in August: In the research breakthrough, you will meet the Psychic Pokémon Palimpalim starting from August 1, 2021, at 10:00 PM. It will replace Geronimatz as the reward Pokémon. Additionally, you will receive double XP for redeeming your research breakthrough.
Research Breakthrough with Palimpalim – Is it worth it?
Here’s why Palimpalim is worth it: The Psychic Pokémon Palimpalim is from the 3rd generation. It has the pre-evolution Klingplim but does not evolve further. In the game, you can encounter Palimpalim through various means.
On one hand, it is part of the special research “A Thousand-Year Sleep”, but you will also find it in the wild. It is said to be more common in windy weather. Since the GO Fest 2021, Palimpalim is also available in its shiny variant in the game.
According to the overview from pvpoke, Palimpalim plays no role in PvP leagues or raids (via pvpoke.com). Its defense and stamina stats are rather poor, and its attack stats are not impressive either. You should instead rely on other monsters.
Strong XP Bonus + Raid Pass Gift
Besides Palimpalim, you can expect an XP bonus in August. If you redeem your weekly research breakthrough, you will earn double experience points. You need these for leveling up to level 50, so you should definitely take advantage of them. However, unlike the previous two months, there is no free remote raid pass as a reward in August.
However, you do not have to completely forgo your weekly remote raid pass. As announced by Niantic, it will be available along with other items in the in-game shop for one PokéCoin in August (via pokemongolive.com). The corresponding box will be available in the shop every Monday.
This is how you get the research breakthrough: In Pokémon GO, you have the opportunity to complete field research tasks at PokéStops. For every day you complete such a task, you earn a stamp. If you collect stamps by completing field researches for 7 days, you will achieve the research breakthrough.
This is what to expect in August: In August 2021, numerous events await you in Pokémon GO again, such as the second part of the Hyperbonus. We have looked at which events are particularly worth it and summarized them for you: Pokémon GO: All Events in August 2021 and which are worth it
