On Pokémon GO, a new research day starts this Saturday. This time Sneasel takes center stage, and you could catch numerous Shinies.
When exactly does the event take place? It starts on January 30 at 8:00 AM and lasts all day until 10:00 PM local time. You have 14 hours to take advantage of the bonuses.
What is a research day? This event focuses on special field research tasks. You will receive a long list of quests that you can complete. The event Pokémon can be found as rewards everywhere. Similar events were recently held with Nidoran and Snubbull.
Limited Research with Sneasel – Is it worth it?
This is how Sneasel Day will run: Starting at 8:00 AM, you will encounter limited research in your quests. There are 3 tasks you need to solve to unlock another level.
The tasks have been quick to complete in the past. You could even do them from your sofa without having to go outside. For each quest, there should be an encounter with Sneasel as a reward. Additionally, there will be items to collect.
Are there Shiny Sneasel? Yes, you can catch the shiny form of Sneasel, which has been available for quite some time. The shiny form will also be available during the limited research.
In the past, the shiny rate for Pokémon during such events was increased. So you had a great chance to catch one of the Shinies. Additionally, the shiny rate for Sneasel is already increased. So you could have a good chance of getting the shiny or even multiple Shinies.
Is the event worth it? Sneasel is generally a useful Pokémon. Its evolution, Weavile, is among the best attackers of the Dark and Ice types. So you could strengthen both types with a strong Weavile.
If you already have enough Weavile, you should hope for the XL candies. During the event, you could at least collect some XL candies and push a Weavile a bit towards level 50.
Before Sneasel Day, make sure to check out the Johto event. Here’s an overview: Today the big Johto event starts in Pokémon GO – Here’s what you need to know
