In Pokémon GO the new event “Hard Times” is coming, focusing mainly on Pokémon from the Kanto region. We summarize the most important content for you.
When does “Hard Times” start? It starts on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. It runs until Friday, December 15, at 8:00 PM.
What does the event bring? Much of the event revolves around Pokémon from the Kanto region, meaning the classics from the first generation. Additionally, you can collect a lot of XP by completing research or using bonuses. Here is a brief overview:
The most important bonuses: “Hard Times” offers the following bonuses for you:
- Triple catch XP
- The guaranteed lucky trade limit has been increased from 15 to 25. This applies to Pokémon you have stored since 2018. This bonus remains beyond the event.
- A limited-time research, where you should make new friends, grants you some XP
- Another limited-time research focuses on your level and gives you items
- A new special research called “Timeless Journeys” begins in Pokémon GO and revolves around the Hisui region
- Ditto disguises itself as other Pokémon
- Increased shiny chance for Vulpix, Ponyta, Krabby, and Voltorb
- Showcases feature Ditto, Krabby, Vulpix, Ponyta, and Voltorb
The event is part of the new season “Timeless Journeys”, which you can see here in the trailer:
Furthermore, the event affects the Pokémon that appear. We summarize them for you here.
These Pokémon appear in the “Hard Times” event in the wild, raids, and field research
In the wild:
- Bulbasaur*
- Charmander*
- Squirtle*
- Vulpix*
- Weedle*
- Ponyta*
- Krabby*
- Voltorb*
- Grimer*
- Rhyhorn*
- Goldeen*
- Dratini*
In raids:
- Level 1: Staryu*, Omanyte*, Kabuto*
- Level 3: Chansey*, Scyther*, Snorlax*
In field research:
- Bulbasaur*
- Charmander*
- Squirtle*
- Vulpix*
- Abra*
- Machop*
- Geodude*
- Ponyta*
- Gastly*
- Krabby*
- Voltorb*
Do you want to know what else is going on in Pokémon GO? Then check out the overview of the December events 2023 in Pokémon GO.
