In Pokémon GO, it is now clear that Alolan Grimer is the research breakthrough for May 2022. We show you all the info about the timeframe, Shinies, and strength.
What is a research breakthrough? When you complete a field research task in Pokémon GO, you can earn a maximum of one stamp per day. Upon reaching seven stamps, you achieve a research breakthrough. For this, you are rewarded with extra experience points, stardust, and an encounter with a selected Pokémon.
Every month, the Pokémon encounter changes. In May, you will encounter Alolan Grimer.
Breakthrough with Alolan Grimer in May – Timeframe, Shinies
How long is the breakthrough available? You can receive Alolan Grimer as a research breakthrough from May 1 at 10:00 PM (wait a few minutes after 10 PM just in case). It will remain the reward for one month and will disappear again on June 1 at 10:00 PM. After that, the next Pokémon will follow, which is currently unknown. The research breakthrough until May 1 is Alolan Marowak.
Can it be Shiny? Yes, you can receive a shiny Alolan Grimer as part of the reward. In the following graphic, we show you how it differs from its normal form:
How strong is it? Alolan Grimer itself is not particularly strong. Its evolution, Alolan Muk, is significantly better.
- As a PvE attacker in raids, Alolan Muk performs only moderately well with its Dark and Poison types.
- In PvP at the Great League, Alolan Muk reaches the upper middle tier. Although there are better attackers in the meta, with its only weakness against Ground, Alolan Muk is a solid choice.
- In PvP at the Ultra League, Alolan Muk comes close to being one of the best attackers. You have a really good chance against Giratina and Cresselia with this Pokémon.
- For the Master League in PvP, however, Alolan Muk is not recommended at all.
How do you like the breakthrough in May? Do you think it’s good that Niantic brings various Alolan Pokémon as breakthroughs in the Alola season, or do you still wish for the good old times when legendary Pokémon were breakthroughs?
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