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Featured last October, the Harvest Festival returns in Pokémon GO! While happening later this year, last year’s debut, Smoliv, will have another debut in the 2024 edition. Shiny Hunters, you can add Shiny Smoliv to your collection once the Harvest Festival begins. You’ll also have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo (all sizes) and can seek them out (and other Grass-type Pokémon) with Moss Lure Modules. (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out our Season of Max Out guide hub.)

Now, check out what’s happening during the Harvest Festival event with our guide below:

 

Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out – Harvest Festival

Begins: Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.

Ends: Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.

 

Pokémon debuts – Shiny Smoliv

 

 

There’s one debut during this event and it’s Shiny Smoliv! You can find Smoliv in the wild, via Mossy Lure Modules, Field Research task encounters, Collection Challenge reward encounters, and in the event’s Paid Timed Research. Of course, Shiny Dolliv and Shiny Arboliva also debut, but can only be acquired through evolving a Shiny Smoliv (plus having enough Smoliv Candies).

 

Event Bonuses

  • 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
  • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo.
  • Mossy Lure Modules will attract different Pokémon during the event, such as Alolan Exeggutor, Snorlax, Pumpkaboo, and Smoliv.
    • Pumpkaboo attracted to Mossy Lure Modules will have a higher chance of being Pumpkaboo (Super Size) than those found in the wild.

 

Also, during any Raid Hour events this month (Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.your local time, plus additional days during the Into the Wild event), Trainers will receive 1 guaranteed Rare Candy XL when catching Pokémon from in-person Five-Star Raids.

 

Event Boxes

If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live. Daily bundles are also available and can be viewed online via the Pokémon GO Web Store.

 

Wild Encounters

  • The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Oddish*, Exeggcute*, Hoppip*, Sunkern*, Miltank*, Zigzagoon*, Bunnelby*, Pumpkaboo (Small Size), Pumpkaboo (Average Size)*, Pumpkaboo (Large Size)*, and Smoliv*
    • If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Pumpkaboo (Super Size)*.

 

Notes:

  • Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
    • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo (all sizes).

 

Raids

Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.

 

Standard Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:

  • One-Star Raids: Electabuzz*, Magmar*, Miltank*, Shinx*, and Ferroseed*.
  • Three-Star Raids: Chansey*, Hisuian Braviary*, Hisuian Decidueye*, and Drampa*.
  • Five-Star Raids: Lugia* (See Additional Notes).
  • Mega Raids: Mega Manectric* (See Additional Notes).

 

Shadow Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:

  • One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Machop*, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Exeggcute*, and Shadow Sudowoodo.
  • Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Pinsir*, Shadow Sableye*, and Shadow Mawile*.
  • 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:
    • Lugia* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
    • Mega Manectric* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Monday, November 18th, 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.

 

Max Battles

Max Battles will be active during the event. For more details about Max Battles (how to participate in one), you can check out our Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out’s Max Battles, Max Particles, Power Spots, and Dynamax Pokémon guide.

 

  • One-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scrobunny, Dynamax Sobble, and Dynamax Skwovet*.
    • One-Star Max Battles (Max Mondays): Dynamax Charmander* (only on Monday, November 11th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time)
  • Three-Star Max Battles: Dynamax Beldum*.

 

Additional Notes:

  • Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
  • Max Battles require Max Particles (MP):
    • One-Star Max Battles cost 250 MP.
    • Three-Star Max Battles cost 400 MP.
    • Six-Star Max Battles cost 800 MP.
  • Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scrobunny, and Dynamax Sobble will be available in One-Star Max Battles after this event until Sunday, November 30th, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time.
  • Dynamax Beldum* will be available in Three-Star Max Battles after this event until Sunday, November 30th, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time.

 

Featured Attack for Lugia

Lugia will know the attack Aeroblast (Charged Attack) when caught from Five-Star Raids between Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 18th, 2024, at 10 a.m. your local time. You can also teach Lugia this move with the aid of an Elite Charged TM.

Aeroblast’s (Charged Attack) stats are as follows:

  • Trainer Battles:  180 power +  chance to increase the user’s Attack stat
  • Gyms and Raids:  180 power

 

Field Research Tasks

There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Pumpkaboo (all sizes)* and Smoliv*. 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.

 

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

 

Special Research – Galar Calling

Prior to the start of the Harvest Festival event, the Season of Max Out Special Research (Galar Calling) had more steps added. The remaining steps will be unlocked this month.

 

Galar Calling
Step 1/19Reward
Catch 8 Pokémon3 Charged TMs
Completion Rewards800 Stardust and 800 XP
Step 2/19 Choose A PathDescription
Adventure with GrookeyChoose this option to go adventuring with Grookey! (Will be rewarded with a Grookey encounter and Grookey Candies.)
Adventure with ScorbunnyChoose this option to go adventuring with Scorbunny! (Will be rewarded with a Scorbunny encounter and Scorbunny Candies.)
Adventure with SobbleChoose this option to go adventuring with Sobble! (Will be rewarded with a Sobble encounter and Sobble Candies.)
Step 3/19Reward
Catch 3 Pokémon3 Poké Balls
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon3 Pinap Berries
Completion RewardsGrookey OR Scorbunny OR Sobble encounter and 1,000 XP
Step 4/19Reward
Catch 88 Pokémon1,000 XP
Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms500 Stardust
Explore 8 km20 Grookey Candies OR 20 Scorbunny Candies OR 20 Sobble Candies
Evolve a Grookey OR Scorbunny OR Sobble15 Poké Balls
Completion Rewards10 Great Balls and 1,500 XP
Step 5/19Reward
Catch 88 Pokémon2,000 XP
Send 8 Gifts to Friends1,000 Stardust
Hatch 8 Eggs50 Grookey Candies OR 50 Scorbunny Candies OR 50 Sobble Candies
Evolve a Thwackey OR Raboot OR Drizzile3 Rare Candies
Completion RewardsWooloo* encounter and 2,000 XP
Step 6/19 Reward
Collect MP from 10 Power Spots5 Razz Berries
Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms15 Poké Balls
Explore 5 km5 Pinap Berries
Completion Rewards2,500 XP and Skwovet* encounter
Step 7/19Reward
Catch 88 Pokémon10 Ultra Balls
Earn 8,888 XP10 Revives
Earn 8,888 Stardust20 Super Potions
Completion Rewards2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 1 Star Piece
Step 8/19Reward
Catch 3 Pokémon1,000 XP
Completion Rewards2,500 XP and 1,500 Stardust
Step 9/19 Reward
Catch 15 Pokémon5 Pinap Berries
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms10 Poké Balls
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts2 Charged TMs
Completion Rewards1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and Pancham* encounter
Step 10/19Reward
Catch 15 Pokémon5 Pinap Berries
Transfer 10 Pokémon10 Great Balls
Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts3 Mysterious Components
Completion Rewards1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 1 Rocket Radar
Step 11/19Reward
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo2,500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff2,500 XP
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra2,500 XP
Completion Rewards2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and 1 Super Rocket Radar
Step 12/19 (Will be released later during the event.)Reward
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss10 Hyper Potions
Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss10 Ultra Balls
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss6 Max Revives
Completion Rewards3,000 XP and 3,000 Stardust
Step 13/19Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon10 Max Potions
Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms1 Sinnoh Stone
Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts3 Charged TMs
Completion Rewards4,000 XP and 4,000 Stardust
Step 14/19Reward
Claim Reward!5 Golden Razz Berries
Claim Reward!5,000 XP
Claim Reward!1 Lucky Egg
Completion Rewards5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and Absol* encounter
Step 15/19Reward
Hatch 3 Eggs20 Ultra Balls
Power up Pokémon 10 times15 Poké Balls
Win 1 Max Battle1 Silver Pinap Berry
Completion Rewards3,000 XP and Falinks* encounter
Step 16/19Reward
Complete 25 Field Research tasks2,500 XP
Battle in 5 Raids10 Revives
Win 5 Max Battles2,500 Stardust
Completion Rewards3,000 XP, 1,750 Stardust, and 1 Lucky Egg
Step 17/19Reward
Catch 3 Pokémon1,000 XP
Completion Rewards3,000 XP and 2,000 Stardust
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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 Pokémon being requested. This section will be updated once the PokéStop Showcases are active.

  • Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: ??? (possibly Smoliv, Dolliv, and Arboliva)
  • Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: ???

 

Collection Challenge – Harvest Festival Collection Challenges

Special, event-exclusive Collection Challenges will be available. According to Niantic, this Collection Challenge will reward Trainers with Stardust, Smoliv* encounters, 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.

 

Collection Challenge 1

  • Catch: ???
  • Evolve: ???
  • Trade: ???
  • Completion Rewards: ???

 

Collection Challenge 2

  • Catch: ???
  • Evolve: ???
  • Trade: ???
  • Completion Rewards: ???

 

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

 

Paid Ticket – Timed Research

During the Harvest Festival event, Trainers can purchase a ticket to access an event-themed Timed Research. For US$1.99 OR US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll get the Harvest Festival Timed Research which rewards Trainers with the following (if tasks are completed within the time limit): 2 Mossy Lure Modules, 1 Incense, 1 Lucky Egg, and Smoliv* encounters.

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 Timed Research and claim all rewards before Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.

 

 

 

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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?)