This powerful Bug and Steel-type Pokémon has mysterious origins but has one of the most unique attacks in all of Pokémon. However, unlike past events that feature Mythical Pokémon, Genesect can only be obtained via a special item purchased by trainers for a limited time.
Similar to the Regigigas event in 2019, trainers who purchase this item will get an early attempt at catching Genesect. The special pass costs $7.99, but Niantic assures trainers the tasks needed to complete it can be done from the safety of their homes during this trying time.
Here’s all the information you need to know about the Genesect event including when it starts, ends and what in-game bonuses you can take advantage of.
POKEMON GO GENESECT SPECIAL RESEARCH EVENT START TIME
The Pokémon Go Genesect event begins Friday, March 20 at 8 a.m. local time and ends Thursday, March 26 at 10 p.m. local time.
POKEMON GO GENESECT RESEARCH EVENT TASKS
Update: Here’s the official tasks for the Genesect event:
Battle another trainer five timesCatch 25 Normal-type PokemonGive your Buddy 1 TreatPower up Pokemon 5 TimesCatch 25 Fire-type PokemonSend 3 Gifts to friendsTransfer 3 PokemonCatch 25 Water-type PokemonHatch an EggMake 3 Great Throws in a RowCatch 25 Electric-type PokemonPlay with your BuddyBattle a Team Leader 3 TimesCatch 25 Ice-type PokemonTake 3 Snapshots of Genesect
There are special research tasks going on as well. The reward encounters are always either Scyther, Shieldon, Skarmory or Nincada.
Catch 10 PokemonMake 2 Great Throws in a RowMake 5 Nice ThrowsTake snapshots of GenesectSpin PokestopsTrade a Pokemon with a Friend
The actual tasks needed to catch Genesect in Pokémon Go remain unknown. The latest update of Pokémon Go had the tasks, which were found by dataminers. The incomplete strings are listed below.
Catch (?) PokémonTrade a Pokémon with a friendMake (?) Great Throws in a RowMake (?) Nice ThrowsSpin (?) PokeStopsTake a Snapshot with Genesect
However, a Niantic rep informed Newsweek that the research tasks have shifted to make it so trainers can complete them on their own. They will include the following tasks:
Catch Pokémon of various typesPlay with your BuddyPower up PokémonBattle another Trainer (this includes GO Battle League)Hatch Eggs
SHINY NINCADA AND IN-GAME BONUSES
As for in-game bonuses, Normal, Fire, Water, Electric, and Ice-type Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Nincada, the Ground and Bug-type Pokémon will be hatching more often from 5km Eggs and its Shiny form will make its debut in Pokémon Go. Karrablast and Shelmet will also hatch more often from 5km Eggs.
The Raids will shift to feature more Steel and Bug-type Pokémon. We will update this section with the Raid Bosses when the event goes live.
Trainers will also enjoy double the catch and hatch stardust to help them power up their Pokémon.
What do you think of the upcoming Genesect event? Let us know in the comments section.
