Routes, which debuted this year in Pokémon GO, are getting a bit of an update. According to Niantic, the availability of the feature has been increased, the level requirement for Trainers to create Routes has been lowered, and additional quality-of-life features have been implemented. To celebrate the update, Pokémon GO’s next event includes bonuses and activities while partaking in Routes. Plus, one debut will be happening here – Shiny Hisuian Growlithe. (For more details about the Season of Adventures Abound, you can check out our overall Season of Adventures Abound guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Out to Play event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Adventures Abound – Out to Play
Begins: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Shiny Hisuian Growlithe
There’s only one debut during the Out and Play event and that is the addition of Shiny Hisuian Growlithe. Trainers, if you’re lucky, you could encounter one via Eggs, Timed Research catch rewards, and Field Research task catch rewards.
Event Bonuses
- 3× XP for completing a Route.
- Earn Buddy Candy faster while exploring Routes with your buddy.
- Kecleon will be appearing more frequently at PokéStops.
Also, be aware that the Azurill Hatch Day event will take place during the Out to Play event. On Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time the following bonuses will also be active:
- You’ll have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Azurill!
- 2× Candy from hatching Eggs.
- 2× Stardust from hatching Eggs.
- 2 km Eggs will drop much more frequently from PokéStops.
Event Boxes
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Psyduck*, Growlithe*, Onix*, Eevee*, Feebas*, Woobat*, and Pawmi.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Arcanine.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs that are obtained during the event:
- 2 km Eggs (See Notes)
- 1-Egg Rarity: Hisuain Growlithe* and Wimpod.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Chinchou*, Igglybuff*, Meditite*, Fomantis*, and Lechonk*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Cleffa*.
- 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
- 7 km Eggs
- 1-Egg Rarity: Hisuian Voltorb, Hisuian Growlithe*, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Hisuian Sneasel.
Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might hatch a Shiny one!”
- On Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time, the Azurill Hatch Day event will be active. One perk of that event is that Azurill will hatch more frequently from 2 km Eggs obtained during that 3-hour time period.
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Doduo*, Girafarig*, Gulpin*, Espurr*, and Yungoos*.
- Three-Star Raids: Golem, Cloyster, Lanturn, and Hisuian Braviary*.
- Five-Star Raids: Raikou*, Entei*, and Suicune* (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Raids: Mega Gardevoir* (See Additional Notes).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Meowth*, Shadow Machop*, Shadow Wooper, and Shadow Pineco*.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Magmar, Shadow Electabuzz, and Shadow Gligar*.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Zapdos* (See Additional Notes).
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Raikou*, Entei*, and Suicune* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Gardevoir* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Friday, October 6th, 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 – Out to Play: Timed Research (Free) and Tails of Adventure (Paid)
Two Timed Research quests will be active during the event. One is free to all Trainers, the other requires a paid ticked.
A complete list of tasks for all routes and the rewards will be shared here once the event is live.
Out to Play: Timed Research (Free)
- Task: Explore 5 km
- Reward: 1 Incense
- Task: Hatch 3 Eggs
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust
- Task: Follow a Route
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust
- Task: Walk 1,000 m while traveling Routes
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust
- Task: Use an Incense while following a Route
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust
- Task: Catch 20 Pokémon while following Routes
- Reward: 1,000 Stardust
- Completion Rewards: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter and 1 Incubator.
Tails of Adventure (Paid)
During the Out to Play 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 Tails of Adventure Timed Research which rewards Trainers with the following items (if tasks are completed within the time limit): Growlithe* Encounters, Hisuian Growlithe* Encounters, 2 Incubators, and 1 Super Incubator.
Sales for this Timed Research will end on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time. 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 Tails of Adventure Timed Research and claim all rewards by Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.
- Task: Walk 1 km
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 1 km
- Reward: Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 2 km
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 2 km
- Reward: Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 3 km
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 3 km
- Reward: Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 4 km
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 4 km
- Reward: Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 5 km
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 5 km
- Reward: Growlithe* Encounter
- Completion Rewards: 2 Incubators, 1 Super Incubator, and Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
Field Research Tasks
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Hisuian Growlithe*, Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Pawmi. 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: Hatch an Egg
- Reward: Hisuian Sneasel OR Hisuian Qwilfish Encounter
- Task: Hatch 3 Eggs
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Walk 1 km
- Reward: Pawmi Encounter
- Task: Walk 5 km
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* 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 Growlithe or Hisuian Growlithe.
Avatar Items
A new avatar item themed after Hisuian Growlithe will be released during this event. It will be available for purchase (with PokéCoins) via the in-game shop. This avatar item will still be available to purchase after the conclusion of this event.
The new avatar item is the following: Hisuian Growlithe Wig (200 PokéCoins).
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Written by Jennifer Burch
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