This Saturday will be a busy one in Pokémon GO. Not only will January 2024’s Community Day event featuring Rowlet will be happening in the afternoon, but a different event will start up on Saturday morning. Sure, the Season of Timeless Travels has been adding Pokémon from the Hisui and Paldea regions, but for the Lustrous Odyssey event, this time we’ll see a new addition from the Alola region. (For more details about the Season of Timeless Travels, you can check out our overall Season of Timeless Travels guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Lustrous Odyssey event with our guide below:
Pokémon GO’s Season of Timeless Travels – Lustrous Odyssey
Begins: Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Pokémon debuts – Lycanroc (Dusk Form)
Lycanroc (Dusk Form) is finally added to Pokémon GO, but there’s a catch. You’ll have to catch/hatch a brand new Rockruff to evolve one into Lycanroc (Dusk Form) plus 50 Rockruff Candies. According to Niantic, “some Rockruff that Trainers hatch or encounter will be able to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc instead of Midday Form or Midnight Form Lycanroc.” In addition to acquiring a Rockruff with that evolution option, you can only evolve them into Lycanroc (Dusk Form) between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time.
Event Bonuses
- Increased frequency of Buddy Pokémon bringing you Souvenirs.
- Increased frequency of Buddy Pokémon bringing you presents.
- Your buddy will spend more time on the map after being fed Berries or Poffins.
- Rockruff hatched from Eggs received as Adventure Sync rewards during Pokémon GO: Timeless Travels may have a chance to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
This event also overlaps with January 2024 Community Day featuring Rowlet, so the following bonuses will also be available (only on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time, save for two bonuses):
- 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
- 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL from catching Pokémon.
- Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
- Lure Modules (excluding Golden Lure Modules) activated during the event will last for three hours.
- Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise! (Rowlet photobomb spawn. Can be repeated up to 5 times.)
- One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day. (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
- Trades will require 50% less Stardust. (active from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
Event Boxes
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live.
- Unnamed Boost Box (599 PokéCoins): 2 Premium Battle Passes, 2 Remote Raid Passes, and 2 Super Incubators.
- Pokémon GO Webstore Boost Bundle ($4.99): 2 Premium Battle Passes, 2 Remote Raid Passes, and 2 Super Incubators.
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Gastly*, Eevee*, Spinarak*, Sunkern*, Teddiursa*, Lunatone*, Solrock*, Yungoos*, Fomantis*, and Morelull*.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Espeon* and Umbreon*.
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
- 1-Egg Rarity: Togepi*, Rockruff*, and Smoliv.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Pichu*, Igglybuff*, Tyrogue*, Fomantis*, and Lechonk*.
- 4-Egg Rarity: Smoochum* and Rockruff* (See Additional Notes).
- 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
- 7 km Eggs
- 1-Egg Rarity: Galarian Meowth*, Galarian Stunfisk*, Alolan Geodude*, and Rockruff*.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Alolan Sandshrew*, Galarian Meowth*, Galarian Farfetch’d*, and Galarian Ponyta*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Alolan Vulpix*, Galarian Slowpoke*, and Paldean Wooper*.
- 4-Egg Rarity: Galarian Zigzagoon* and Alolan Grimer*.
- 5-Egg Rarity: Galarian Darumaka* and Rockruff* (See Additional Notes).
Additional Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might hatch a Shiny one!”
- 2 km Eggs:
- Rockruff* in 4-Egg Rarity tier can evolve into Lycanro (Dusk Form).
- 7km Eggs:
- Rockruff* in 5-Egg Rarity tier can evolve into Lycanro (Dusk Form).
Raids
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
Standard Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Hisuian Growlithe*, Rhyhorn*, Hisuian Sneasel*, and Rockruff*.
- Three-Star Raids: Lapras*, Aerodactyl*, Hisuian Braviary*, and Wyrdeer*.
- Five-Star Raids:
- Buzzwole, Xurkitree, and Pheromosa (until Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time) (See Additional Notes).
- Tornadus (Therian Forme)* (after Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time) (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Ampharos* (until Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time) (See Additional Notes).
- Mega Medicham* (after Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time) (See Additional Notes).
Shadow Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- One-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Machop*, Shadow Cubone, Shadow Teddiursa*, and Shadow Trapinch.
- Three-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Porygon, Shadow Houndour, and Shadow Sableye*.
- Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Moltres* (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:
- Buzzwole, Xurkitree, and Pheromosa will be available during the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Buzzwole is only available in Five-Star Raids located in the Americas and Greenland.
- Xurkitree is only available in Five-Star Raids located in Asia-Pacific.
- Pheromosa is only available in Five-Star Raids located in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
- Tornadus (Therian Forme)* will…
- be available during the event (in Five-Star Raids), starting on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- be available after the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Buzzwole, Xurkitree, and Pheromosa will be available during the event (in Five-Star Raids), until Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Ampharos* will be available during the event (in Mega Raids), until Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- Mega Medicham* will…
- be available during the event (in Mega Raids), starting on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
- be available after the event (in Mega Raids), until Wednesday, January 24th, 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.
Featured Attack for Tornadus (Therian Forme)
Tornadus (Therian Forme) will know the attack Bleakwind Storm (Charged Attack) when caught from Five-Star Raids between Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, January 17th, 2024, at 10 a.m. your local time. This attack can also be learned when using an Elite Charged TM.
Bleakwind Storm’s (Charged Attack) stats are as follows:
- Trainer Battles: 60 power + decrease your opponent’s Attack stat
- Gyms and Raids: 140 power
Field Research Tasks
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Hisuian Growlithe*, Hisuian Sneasel*, and Rockruff*. 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* Encounter
- Task: Hatch 2 Eggs
- Reward: Hisuian Growlithe* Encounter
- Task: Hatch 3 Eggs
- Reward: Rockruff* Encounter
- Task: Win 2 Raids
- Reward: Rockruff* Encounter
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Special Research – Season of Timeless Travels
More steps in the Season of Timeless Travels Special Research will be released at the start of the event. Since this is a season-long Special Research Story, not all steps will be currently available.
| Timeless Travels | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/14 | Reward |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 3 Charged TMs |
| Make 15 Curveball Throws | 15 Poké Balls |
| Catch 15 different species of Pokémon | 3 Fast TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and Pikachu* Encounter |
| Step 2/14 | Reward |
| Catch a Pokémon on 7 different days | 2,500 XP |
| Earn a heart with your Buddy on 7 different days | 2,500 Stardust |
| Visit PokéStops on 7 different days | 2,500 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 1 Poffin |
| Step 3/14 | Reward |
| Open 10 Gifts | 5 Razz Berries |
| Send 10 Gifts to Friends | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | 25 Great Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and Eevee* Encounter |
| Step 4/14 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP |
| Step 5/14 | Reward |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | 5 Razz Berries |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 15 Poké Balls |
| Explore 10 km | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 750 Stardust, and 1 Egg Incubator |
| Step 6/14 | Reward |
| Complete 10 Field Research tasks | 2,500 XP |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 10 Revives |
| Earn 15 hearts with your Buddy | 2,500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 2,000 XP, 750 Stardust, and Rockruff* Encounter |
| Step 7/14 | Reward |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Use 25 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 3 Fast TMs |
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and 1 Premium Battle Pass (Green) |
| Step 8/14 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Reward | 1,000 XP |
| Step 9/14 | 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 Scraggy* Encounter |
| Step 10/14 | 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 11/14 | 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 12/14 | 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 13/14 | 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 14/14 | 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 Gible* 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 Rockruff, Lycanroc (Midday Form), Lycanroc (Dusk Form), or Lycanroc (Midnight Form). These PokéStop Showcases will not appear until Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time due to the January 2024 Community Day event happening on Saturday (since that event will feature Rowlet and Decidueye in contests).
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