In Pokémon GO a new event around Team Rocket has started. For the first time, there are Shiny Rettan and Shiny Smogon to catch, but also 2 other shinies are new.
What kind of event is this? Team Rocket is back and has also brought this event. There are 4 new shinies, special raid bosses, and eggs that contain Team Rocket Pokémon.
How long will the event last? The events have been running since last night and will continue until August 1st. It will end at 10 PM German time.
All about the Event with Team Rocket
What are the bonuses? The main factor here is clearly the new shinies. There are 4 of them. Otherwise, it revolves around Pokémon that you already know from the anime and the console games in connection with Team Rocket.
- The following 4 Pokémon can now be shiny: Rettan, Smogon, Sniebel, and Zubat
- Special Pokémon are hatching more frequently from eggs
- New raid bosses dominate the arenas
What’s up with the shinies? While Niantic announced Rettan and Smogon as shiny, Sniebel and Zubat have been confirmed by diligent players.
All shinies look significantly different from their normal form, so you don’t have to worry about missing them.
These Pokémon can be found in eggs: A total of 16 Pokémon are said to be found more frequently in eggs. Here’s the list:
- Rattfratz
- Rettan
- Sandan
- Zubat
- Mauzi
- Machollo
- Magnetilo
- Sleima
- Nebulak
- Traumato
- Tragosso
- Smogon
- Kramurx
- Sniebel
- Hunduster
- Fiffyen
What else is happening at the event? Currently, Team Rocket can be found almost everywhere. The spawn rate at the PokéStops is very high.
So you can quickly complete your special research , because you also need to battle Team Rocket there.
What Pokémon are spawning more frequently? Especially the spawns of Rettan and Smogon are increased. Otherwise, you are also more likely to find Pokémon that are also frequently found in eggs.
What do you think of the event? Will you go on a shiny hunt?
