Adventure Week returns during Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies. For this year’s version, select Fossil Pokémon will be featured… and the event will be crashed halfway through by Team GO Rocket (aptly named the Adventure Week: Taken Over event). (For more details about the Season of Shared Skies, you can check out our Season of Shared Skies guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Adventure Week event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies – Adventure Week
Begins: Friday, August 2nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon featured – Fossil Pokémon (Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt, Amaura, and more)
Fossil Pokémon are once again featured for this year’s Adventure Week. In particular, the following Pokémon will be in the spotlight: Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt, and Amaura. These six Pokémon can be found in 7 km Eggs obtained during the event, in Field Research tasks, and (possibly) in the event’s paid Timed Research.
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for spinning PokéStops.
- 5× XP for spinning a PokéStop for the first time.
- 2× XP for hatching Pokémon.
- Increased chance to encounter the following Shiny Pokémon: Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt, and Amaura.
Also, the Mega Rayquaza Special Raid Event overlaps with the Adventure Week event, so an additional bonus will be in effect for a limited time:
- The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Friday, August 2nd, at 5 p.m. to Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, to 8 p.m. PDT.
And the following bonuses will start on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time (when the Adventure Week: Taken Over event begins):
- Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
- You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
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: Diglett*, Omanyte*, Kabuto*, Dunsparce*, Roggenrola*, Drilbur*, and Bunnelby*.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Aerodactyl*.
Notes: 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:
- 7 km Eggs
- 1-Egg Rarity: Cranidos*, Shieldon*, Tirtouga*, Archen*, Tyrunt*, and Amaura*.
Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might hatch a Shiny one!”
- Increased chance to encounter the following Shiny Pokémon: Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt, and Amaura.
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids:
- Snorunt*, Litleo*, Dedenne*, and Stufful* (until Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 3 p.m. your local time)
- Wailmer*, Drilbur*, Tyrunt*, and Amaura* (starting on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 3 p.m. your local time, ending on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Hoothoot*, Marill*, Nosepass*, and Cutiefly* (starting on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Three-Star Raids:
- Ampharos*, Garchomp*, and Camerupt* (until Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 3 p.m. your local time)
- Golem, Pelipper, and Medicham* (starting on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 3 p.m. your local time, ending on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Duosion, Togetic*, and Wyrdeer* (starting on Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Five-Star Raids:
- Tornadus (Incarnate Forme)* (Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Moltres* (Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)* (Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Aggron* (Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Kangaskhan* (Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Rayquaza* (Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. your local time)
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Drowzee*, Shadow Poliwag*, Shadow Barboach, and Shadow Foongus (until Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- Shadow Mareep, Shadow Wooper, Shadow Cranidos, and Shadow Shieldon (starting on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- Three-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Hitmontop, Shadow Wobbuffet, and Shadow Sneasel* (until Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- Shadow Nuzleaf, Shadow Manecrtric, and Shadow Vibrava (starting on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- Five-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Suicune* (Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 and Sunday, August 4th, 2024).
- Shadow Lugia* (Saturday, August 10th, 2024 and Sunday, August 11th, 2024)
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Standard Raids:
- Five-Star Raids:
- Thundurus (Incarnate Forme)* will be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Rayquaza will be given priority on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. your local time (due to the Mega Rayquaza Special Raid Event).
- Mega Kangaskhan* will be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Five-Star Raids:
- 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.
- Shadow Raid lineups will change due to the Adventure Week: Taken Over and Shadow Lugia Raid Weekend events.
Field Research Tasks
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Dunsparce*, Lileep*, Anorith*, Cranidos*, Shieldon*, Roggenrola*, Drilbur*, Tirtouga*, Archen*, Bunnelby*, Tyrunt*, and Amaura*. Aerodactyl Mega Energy will also be rewarded when specific tasks are completed. 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 Rock-type Pokémon
- Reward: Dunsparce* encounter OR Roggenrola* encounter
- Task: Evolve a Pokémon
- Reward: Lileep* encounter OR Anorith* encounter OR 10 Aerodactyl Mega Energy
- Task: Hatch an Egg
- Reward: Shieldon* encounter OR Tirtouga* encounter OR Amaura* encounter
- Task: Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
- Reward: Drilbur* encounter OR Bunnelby* encounter
- Task: Explore 2 km
- Reward: Cranidos* encounter OR Archen* encounter OR Tyrunt* encounter
Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Increased chance to encounter the following Shiny Pokémon: Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt, and Amaura.
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 start.
- Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Rock-type Pokémon
- Monday, August 5th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Tyrunt and Amarua
- Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, August 11th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Dark-type Pokémon
- Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Archen and Tirtouga
Collection Challenges
Special, event-exclusive Collection Challenges will be available. According to Niantic, this Collection Challenge will reward Trainers with Stardust, Pokémon encounters, Aerodactyl Mega Energy, 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.
Ancient Discoveries Collection Challenge
- Catch: Kabuto, Aerodactyl, and Omanyte.
- Evolve: Kabuto into Kabutops and Omanyte into Omastar.
- Completion Rewards: 2,500 Stardust, Anorith* encounter, and 25 Aerodactyl Mega Energy
Dig It Collection Challenge
- Catch: Drilbur, Dunsparce, and Diglett.
- Evolve: Drilbur into Excadrill and Diglett into Dugtrio.
- Completion Rewards: 2,500 Stardust, Lileep* encounter, and 25 Aerodactyl Mega Energy
Paid Ticket – Adventure Week Premium Timed Research
During the Adventure Week and Adventure Week: Taken Over events, 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 Adventure Week Premium Timed Research which rewards Trainers with the following items (if tasks are completed within the time limit): 2 Incubators, 1 Super Incubator, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
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 Adventure Week Timed Research and claim all rewards before Monday, August 12th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time.
- Task: Explore 2 km
- Reward: Tyrunt* encounter
- Task: Explore 2 km
- Reward: Amaura* encounter
- Task: Explore 4 km
- Reward: Tyrunt* encounter
- Task: Explore 4 km
- Reward: Amaura* encounter
- Task: Hatch an Egg
- Reward: Archen* encounter
- Task: Hatch an Egg
- Reward: Tirtouga* encounter
- Task: Hatch 2 Eggs
- Reward: Archen* encounter
- Task: Hatch 2 Eggs
- Reward: Tirtouga* encounter
- Task: Complete 10 Field Research tasks
- Reward: Cranidos* encounter
- Task: Complete 10 Field Research tasks
- Reward: Shieldon* encounter
- Completion Rewards: 2 Egg Incubators, 1 Super Incubator, and Aerodactyl* encounter
Notes: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
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