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.
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Pumpkaboo attracted to Mossy Lure Modules will have a higher chance of being Pumpkaboo (Super Size) than those found in the wild.
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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 1/19 | Reward |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | 3 Charged TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 800 Stardust and 800 XP |
| Step 2/19 Choose A Path | Description |
| Adventure with Grookey | Choose this option to go adventuring with Grookey! (Will be rewarded with a Grookey encounter and Grookey Candies.) |
| Adventure with Scorbunny | Choose this option to go adventuring with Scorbunny! (Will be rewarded with a Scorbunny encounter and Scorbunny Candies.) |
| Adventure with Sobble | Choose this option to go adventuring with Sobble! (Will be rewarded with a Sobble encounter and Sobble Candies.) |
| Step 3/19 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 3 Poké Balls |
| Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon | 3 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Grookey OR Scorbunny OR Sobble encounter and 1,000 XP |
| Step 4/19 | Reward |
| Catch 88 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms | 500 Stardust |
| Explore 8 km | 20 Grookey Candies OR 20 Scorbunny Candies OR 20 Sobble Candies |
| Evolve a Grookey OR Scorbunny OR Sobble | 15 Poké Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 10 Great Balls and 1,500 XP |
| Step 5/19 | Reward |
| Catch 88 Pokémon | 2,000 XP |
| Send 8 Gifts to Friends | 1,000 Stardust |
| Hatch 8 Eggs | 50 Grookey Candies OR 50 Scorbunny Candies OR 50 Sobble Candies |
| Evolve a Thwackey OR Raboot OR Drizzile | 3 Rare Candies |
| Completion Rewards | Wooloo* encounter and 2,000 XP |
| Step 6/19 | Reward |
| Collect MP from 10 Power Spots | 5 Razz Berries |
| Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms | 15 Poké Balls |
| Explore 5 km | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP and Skwovet* encounter |
| Step 7/19 | Reward |
| Catch 88 Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Earn 8,888 XP | 10 Revives |
| Earn 8,888 Stardust | 20 Super Potions |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 1 Star Piece |
| Step 8/19 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP and 1,500 Stardust |
| Step 9/19 | 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 Pancham* encounter |
| Step 10/19 | 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 11/19 | 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 12/19 (Will be released later during the event.) | 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 13/19 | 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 14/19 | 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 Absol* encounter |
| Step 15/19 | Reward |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | 20 Ultra Balls |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 15 Poké Balls |
| Win 1 Max Battle | 1 Silver Pinap Berry |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP and Falinks* encounter |
| Step 16/19 | Reward |
| Complete 25 Field Research tasks | 2,500 XP |
| Battle in 5 Raids | 10 Revives |
| Win 5 Max Battles | 2,500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP, 1,750 Stardust, and 1 Lucky Egg |
| Step 17/19 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 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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