While the Season of Timeless Travels does focus on the Sinnoh and Hisui regions, Niantic will be giving the Kanto region its own event. A throwback to the early days of Pokémon GO in 2016, select Pokémon will be featured. Also, good news for Ditto hunters, the transformation Pokémon will be disguised as different Kanto Pokémon for this event. Also, for Trainers that collect Lucky Pokémon, there’s been a new permanent update for the feature. (For more details about the Season of Timeless Travels, you can check out our overall Season of Timeless Travels guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Adamant Time event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Timeless Travels – Adamant Time event
Begins: Monday, December 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Friday, December 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon featured – Vulpix, Ponyta, Krabby, Voltorb, Ditto, and more
There aren’t any new Pokémon debuts for the Adamant Time event. Instead, select Kanton Pokémon are being featured.
- Vulpix, Ponyta, Krabby, and Voltorb were once common spawns in Pokémon GO back in 2016 (when the game only included nearly all Pokémon from the Kanto region). For this event, they’ll be spawning in the wild again as well as appearing as catch reward encounters for specific Field Research tasks.
- Ditto will be disguised as different Pokémon in the wild for this event. Think twice when you encounter an Oddish, Koffing, Rhyhorn, or Goldeen.
Event Bonuses
- 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
Event Boxes
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live.
- Boost Box Bundle (1,499 PokéCoins): 30 Lucky Eggs, 10 Incense, 2 Lure Modules, and 2 Poffins.
And the following bundles will only be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store and cost your local currency (instead of PokéCoins):
- Boost Box (US$9.99): 30 Lucky Eggs, 10 Incense, 2 Lure Modules, and 2 Poffins.
- Ultra Storage Box (US$4.99): 1 Item Bag upgrade, 1 Pokémon Storage upgrade, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 1 Remote Raid.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Bulbasaur*, Charmander*, Squirtle*, Vulpix*, Oddish*, Ponyta*, Krabby*, Voltorb*, Koffing*, Rhyhorn*, and Goldeen*.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Dratini*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Oh? Ditto!
Ditto’s transformation pool will be different during the event. So if you’re hunting for Ditto*, seek out encounters with: Oddish, Koffing, Rhyhorn, and Goldeen.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Staryu*, Omanyte*, and Kabuto*.
- Three-Star Raids: Chansey*, Scyther*, and Snorlax*.
- Five-Star Raids: Zekrom* (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Raids: Mega Altaria* (See Additional Notes).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Machop*, Shadow Cubone, Shadow Teddiursa*, and Shadow Trapinch.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Porygon, Shadow Houndour, and Shadow Sableye*.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Zapdos* (See Additional Notes) (Will not be available during the event).
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Zekrom* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Altaria* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Shadow Raids:
- One- and Three-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids will be available on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), unless otherwise stated by Niantic.
Timed Research – Friendship Challenge and 2023 Level Challenges
Two Timed Research quests will be active during the event. One is an event-exclusive (initially referred to as Catch a Friend, but called Adamant Timed: Friendship Challege in-game) while the other one (initially referred to as Catch up, but titled 2023 Level Number Challenge) will be available to complete until Sunday, December 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
A complete list of tasks for all routes and the rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
Adamant Timed: Friendship Challenge
- Task: Make a new friend
- Reward: 5,000 XP
- Task: Make 2 new friends
- Reward: 5,000 XP
- Task: Make 3 new friends
- Reward: 5,000 XP
- Completion Rewards: 25 Ultra Balls, 2,500 Stardust, and 5,000 XP
2023 Level 30 Challenges
| 2023 Level 30 Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/3 | Reward |
| Reach level 10 | 1,000 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 10 Razz Berries, 10 Nanab Berries, and 10 Pinap Berries |
| Step 2/3 | Reward |
| Reach level 20 | 2,000 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Incense |
| Step 3/3 | Reward |
| Reach level 30 | 3,000 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
2023 Level 40 Challenge
- Task: Reach level 40
- Reward: 4,000 Stardust
- Completion Rewards: 5 Premium Battle Passes and 50 Ultra Balls
Field Research Tasks
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Bulbasaur*, Charmander*, Squirtle*, Vulpix*, Abra*, Machop*, Geodude*, Ponyta*, Gastly*, Krabby*, and Voltorb*. These Field Research Tasks can be found when spinning PokéStops (and acquired if you have an open slot in your Field Research menu) when the event is active.
A complete list of tasks and rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
- Task: Catch 3 Pokémon
- Reward: Bulbasaur* OR Charmander* OR Squirtle* Encounter
- Task: Catch 5 Pokémon
- Reward: Abra* OR Machop* OR Geodude* OR Gastly* Encounter
- Task: Catch 10 Pokémon
- Reward: Vulpix* OR Krabby* OR Krabby* OR Voltorb* Encounter
- Task: Trade a Pokémon
- Reward: Krabby* OR Voltorb* Encounter
- Task: Walk 2 km
- Reward: Vulpix* OR Ponyta* Encounter
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Special Research – Season of Timeless Travels
A season-long Special Research Story will be launched during this event.
A complete list of tasks and rewards of this Special Research will be shared here once the event is live. Since this is a season-long Special Research Story, not all steps will be currently available.
| Timeless Travels | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/14 | Reward |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 3 Charged TMs |
| Make 15 Curveball Throws | 15 Poké Balls |
| Catch 15 different species of Pokémon | 3 Fast TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and Pikachu* Encounter |
| Step 2/14 | Reward |
| Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days | 2,500 XP |
| Earn a heart with your Buddy on 7 different days | 2,500 Stardust |
| Visit PokéStops on 7 different days | 2,500 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 1 Poffin |
| Step 3/14 | Reward |
| Open 10 Gifts | 5 Razz Berries |
| Send 10 Gifts to Friends | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | 25 Great Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and Eevee* Encounter |
| Step 4/14 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP |
| Step 5/14 | Reward |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | 5 Razz Berries |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 15 Poké Balls |
| Explore 10 km | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 750 Stardust, and 1 Egg Incubator |
| Step 6/14 | Reward |
| Complete 10 Field Research tasks | 2,500 XP |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 10 Revives |
| Earn 15 hearts with your Buddy | 2,500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 2,000 XP, 750 Stardust, and Rockruff* Encounter |
| Step 7/14 | Reward |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Use 25 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 3 Fast TMs |
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and 1 Premium Battle Pass (Green) |
| Step 8/14 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Reward | 1,000 XP |
| Step 9/14 | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | 10 Poké Balls |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 2 Charged TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and Scraggy* Encounter |
| Step 10/14 | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 10 Great Balls |
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 3 Mysterious Components |
| Completion Rewards | 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 1 Rocket Radar |
| Step 11/14 | Reward |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | 2,500 XP |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 2,500 XP |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 2,500 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and 1 Super Rocket Radar |
| Step 12/14 | Reward |
| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Hyper Potions |
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | 6 Max Revives |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP and 3,000 Stardust |
| Step 13/14 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 10 Max Potions |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | 1 Sinnoh Stone |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 3 Charged TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 4,000 XP and 4,000 Stardust |
| Step 14/14 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Golden Razz Berries |
| Claim Reward! | 5,000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1 Lucky Egg |
| Completion Rewards | 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and Gible* Encounter |
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
PokéStop Showcase
During the event, PokéStop Showcases will be active. The theme of these contests is to submit the biggest Krabby, Vulpix, Ponyta, Voltorb, and/or Ditto.
Lucky Pokémon and Lucky Trades
A permanent change concerning Lucky Trades and Lucky Pokémon will be in effect at the start of the Adamant Time event. Going forward, Trainers can now obtain up to 25 Lucky Pokémon. Also, Pokémon caught in 2018 that are traded are guaranteed to be Lucky Pokémon (unless the 25 Lucky Pokémon limit has been reached).
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Written by Jennifer Burch
Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
