Pokémon GO’s Season of World of Wonders’ Ultra Space Wonders event guide

The Season of World of Wonders is almost over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any more Ultra Beast or Pokémon debuts for Pokémon GO. For the Ultra Space Wonders event, Trainers can evolve their Poipole into Naganadel, battle Stakataka and/or Blacephalon in Five-Star Raids, and Shiny Mareanie may be wandering out in the wild. (For more details about the Season of World of Wonders, you can check out our overall Season of World of Wonders guide hub.)

Now, check out what’s happening during the Ultra Space Wonders event with our guide below:

 

Pokémon GO’s Season of World of Wonders – Ultra Space Wonders

Begins: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.

Ends: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.

 

Pokémon debuts – Naganadel, Stakataka, Blacephalon, and Shiny Mareanie

 

 

There are technically five debuts for the Ultra Space Wonders event – three Ultra Beasts and two Shiny Pokémon.

• Naganadel: Trainers will be able to evolve Poipole into Naganadel when this event kicks off! To do so, Trainers will need to fulfill a Buddy Pokémon requirement (catch 20 Dragon-type Pokémon with Poipole as your Buddy Pokémon) and have 200 Poipole Candies. Once these requirements are met, you’ll be able to evolve your Poipole into Naganadel.
• Stakataka and Blacephalon: These Ultra Beasts will be available to challenge (and catch) in Five-Star Raid battles. Similar to Celesteela and Kartana, Stakataka and Blacephalon will be region locked.
  • Stakataka will only appear in Five-Star Raids in the Eastern Hemisphere.
  • Blacephalon will only appear in Five-Star Raids in the Western Hemisphere.
• Shiny Mareanie: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny Mareanie in the wild or via Field Research and Collection Challenge and paid Timed Research catch reward encounters.
  • Shiny Toxapex: Since Shiny Mareanie is available, Shiny Toxapex will be too. You’ll need to acquire one by evolving a Shiny Mareanie with 50 Mareanie Candies.

 

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP for winning Ultra Beast Raid Battles

 

Also, the Incense Day: Ferroseed event will be happening on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.your local time, so the following bonuses will be active (during that timeframe):

• Incense is more likely to attract Ferroseed
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Ferroseed
• Daily Adventure Incense lasts twice as long when activated during the event

 

Event Boxes

If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live.

• Ultra Raid Box (Pokémon GO Web Store only, US$19.99): 25 Premium Battle Passes, 3 Remote Raid Passes, and 10 Rare Candies.

 

Wild Encounters

• The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Ekans*, Zubat*, Tentacool*, Koffing*, Stunky*, Croagunk*, Trubbish*, Skrelp*, and Mareanie*.
  • 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!”

 

Raids

Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.

 

Standard Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:

• One-Star Raids: Paldean Wooper*, Hisuian Qwilfish*, Hisuian Sneasel*, Bagon*, and Deino*.
• Three-Star Raids: Galarian Weezing*, Druddigon*, and Turtonator*.
• Five-Star Raids: Stakataka (Eastern Hemisphere) and Blacephalon (Western Hemisphere) (See Additional Notes).
• Mega Raids: Mega Pidgeot* (See Additional Notes).

 

Shadow Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:

• One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Drowzee*, Shadow Poliwag*, Shadow Barboach, and Shadow Foongus.
• Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Hitmontop, Shadow Wobbuffet, and Shadow Sneasel*.
• Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Suicune* (See Additional Notes).

 

Additional Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• Standard Raids:
  • Five-Star Raids:
    • Stakataka and Blacephalon are regional exclusives and will only be appearing in Five-Star Raids in specific locations:
      • Stakataka will only be available in the Eastern Hemisphere.
      • Blacephalon will only be available in the Western Hemisphere.
    • Stakataka and Blacephalon will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
  • Mega Raids:
    • Mega Pidgeot* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Saturday, June 1st, 2024 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.

 

Field Research Tasks

There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Nidoran♀*, Nidoran♂*, Trubbish*, Goomy*, Mareanie*, and Jangmo-o. 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 10 Pokémon
  • Reward: Nidoran♀* OR Nidoran♂* Encounter
• Task: Power up Pokémon 5 times
  • Reward: Trubbish* Encounter
• Task: Power up Pokémon 10 times
  • Reward: Mareanie* Encounter
• Task: Win a Raid
  • Reward: Goomy* Encounter
• Task: Win 3 Raids
  • Reward: Jangmo-o Encounter

 

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

 

Special Research – World of Wonders Special Research

The last step of the World of Wonders Special Research (this season’s Special Research) will be made available at the start of this event. This Special Research will be available for free until Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at 9:59 a.m. your local time.

A complete list of tasks and rewards of this Special Research will be shared here once the event is live.

 

 

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 event-themed Pokémon being requested. This section will be updated once the event starts.

• Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Mareanie

 

Collection Challenge – Ultra Space Wonders Challenges (Catch, Research, and Raid)

Three special, event-exclusive Collection Challenges will be available. According to Niantic, this Collection Challenge will reward Trainers with XP, encounters with Mareanie*, and an addition to the Elite Collector medal. A complete list of what Pokémon must be caught/traded/evolved and the associated rewards will be added here once the event is live.

 

Ultra Space Wonders Collection Challenge: Catch

• Catch: Tentacool, Mareanie, and Skrelp.
• Completion Rewards: 1,000 XP and Mareanie* Encounter

 

Ultra Space Wonders Collection Challenge: Research

• Catch: Nidoran♀, Nidoran♂, and Trubbish.
• Completion Rewards: 5,000 XP and Mareanie* Encounter

 

Ultra Space Wonders Collection Challenge: Raid

• Catch: Bagon, Deino, and Druddigon.
• Completion Rewards: 10,000 XP and Mareanie* Encounter

 

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

 

Avatar Items

New avatar items themed after Naganadel will be released during this event. They will be available for purchase (with PokéCoins) via the in-game shop. These avatar items will still be available to purchase after the conclusion of this event. (Note: Niantic finally remembered to release these Avatar Items on Monday, May 27th, 2024.)

The new avatar items are the following: Naganadel Jacket (200 PokéCoins) and Naganadel Pants (150 PokéCoins).

 

 

 

Paid Timed Research – Ultra Space Wonders Timed Research

 

 

During the Ultra Space Wonders event, Trainers can purchase a ticket to access an event-themed Timed Research. For US$4.99 OR US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll get the Ultra Space Wonders Timed Research which rewards Trainers with the following (if tasks are completed within the time limit): 4 Premium Battle Passes, 1 Lucky Egg, Mareanie* encounters, Naganadel Wings (Avatar Item), and more.

According to Niantic, “[t]ickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).” Tickets can also be gifted to Trainers you’re friends with provided that you have a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with them. This can be done via the in-game shop and by selecting the “Gift” button instead of the “Buy” button. Tickets purchased for friends are nonrefundable as well.

Please keep in mind that Timed Research quests have deadlines. Trainers must complete this Ultra Space Wonders Timed Research and claim all rewards before Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.

 

 

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

 

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