Pokemon Go is continuing its celebration of the Galar region with a new event called Galarian Expedition, which will finally introduce Shiny Zamazenta, as well as the Shiny Galar Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
It’s been an interesting month for Pokemon Go fans, as the Max Out season kicked off with the introduction of Dynamax Pokemon, Max Battles, and the debut of Shiny Zacian during the Legendary Heroes event.
Now, it’s Zamazenta‘s turn. However, the mighty Shield Pokemon doesn’t come alone, as all three Galarian Legendary Birds will also have their Shiny versions debut. Here are all the Galarian Expedition event details.
Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event dates & times
The Galarian Expedition event will start on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time and will run until Friday, October 11, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time.
Masterwork Research: Master Ball
During the Galarian Expedition event players can purchase the Masterwork Research for $7.99 (or the equivalent in your local currency). Those who complete it will receive:
- Master Ball x1
- 18,000 XP
- 10,000 Stardust
- Encounters with event-themed Pokemon such as Galarian Farfetch’d and Galarian Mr. Mime.
It’s worth noting that this particular research does not expire, so you can complete it in your own time.
All Galarian Expedition Masterwork Research: Master Ball Tasks
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 1/4
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 250 Pokemon | x20 Poke Balls |
| Use 150 Berries to help catch Pokemon | x15 Razz Berries |
| Make 100 Nice Curveball throws | x2500 Stardust |
Task completion reward: x2500 XP, Galarian Stunfisk encounter
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 2/4
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 300 Pokemon | x25 Poke Balls |
| Make 100 Great Curveball Throws | x15 Pinap Berries |
| Transfer 50 Pokemon | x20 Great Balls |
Task completion reward: x3500 XP, Galarian Farfetch’d encounter
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 3/4
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch 350 Pokemon | x20 Great Balls |
| Defeat 25 Team Go Rocket Members | x5 Charged TMs |
| Catch 75 different species of Pokemon | x15 Revives |
Task completion reward: x4500 XP, Galarian Wheezing
Masterwork Research: Master Ball 4/4
| Tasks | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Visit PokeStops on 7 different days | x2500 XP |
| Catch a Pokemon 7 different days | x2500 Stardust |
| Hatch 20 Eggs | Galarian Mr. Mime encounter |
| Catch 75 Pokemon in a single day | x20 Ultra Balls |
| Make 50 Excellent throws | x20 Max Revives |
| Catch 500 Pokemon | x3 Silver Pinap Berries |
Task completion reward: x5000 XP, x5000 Stardust, x1 Master Ball
Those who don’t purchase this Masterwork Research will not have access to it after it leaves the shop, and they will not be able to get the Master Ball awarded after completing every step.
Galarian Expedition Collection Challenges
For those looking to tackle a few tasks while out exploring and hunting down Raid battles, there will be two collection challenges active during the Pokemon Go Galarian Expedition event. To get the rewards for these challenges, players must catch or evolve specific species listed before the event comes to an end.
Galarian Expedition Collection Challenge 1
In this collection, players will be focused on obtaining a few evolutionary lines. Thankfully, none of these challenges should be too difficult.
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| Pokemon | Requirement | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Abra | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
| Kadabra | Evolution | Evolve from Abra for x25 Abra Candy |
| Alakazam | Evolution | Evolve from Kadabra for x100 Abra candy / Trade something for a friend’s Kadabra to trigger trade evolution |
| Spheal | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
| Sealeo | Evolution | Evolve from Spheal for x25 Spheal Candy |
| Walrein | Evolution | Evolve from Sealeo for x100 Spheal Candy |
| Foongus | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
| Amoonguss | Evolution | Evolve from Foongus for 25 Foongus Candy |
Task completion reward: x5000 XP, x20 Ultra Balls, Alolan Marowak encounter
Galarian Expedition Collection Challenge 2
The second challenge focuses on a few Kanto classics, as well as Beldum and Absol. However, this one requires fewer evolutions.
| Pokemon | Requirement | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Nidoran♂ | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
| Nidorino | Evolution | Evolve from Nidoran♂ for x25 Abra Candy |
| Nidoking | Evolution | Evolve from Nidoran♂ for x100 Abra candy |
| Nidoran♀ | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
| Nidorina | Evolution | Evolve from Nidoran♀ for x25 Spheal Candy |
| Nidoqueen | Evolution | Evolve from Nidoran♀ for x100 Spheal Candy |
| Beldum | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
| Absol | Catch | Found as a Wild Encounter or via research task rewards |
Task completion reward: x5000 XP, x20 Ultra Balls, Aerodactyl encounter
Galarian Expedition Field Research Tasks & Rewards
Every day, Pokemon Go players should spin PokeStops to pick up Field Research Tasks for the Galarian Expedition event. These tasks offer awesome rewards, including encounters with Pokemon needed for the collection challenges listed above. Below is every Field Research Task that can be obtained during the event and what rewards they offer.
| Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Explore 1 km | An encounter with Nidoran♂*, Nidoran♀*, or Abra*, Spheal* |
| Explore 5 km | An encounter with Chansey*, Absol* |
| Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms | Players can earn x20 Poke Balls, x10 Great Balls, or x5 Ultra Balls |
| Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms | An encounter with Shinx* or Foongus*orx2000XPorx1000 Stardust |
All Pokemon marked with * can appear Shiny.
How to Catch Shiny Zamazenta
After a long wait, Shiny Zamazenta will finally be introduced into Pokemon Go along with all three Shiny variations of the Galarian Legendary Birds: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
Players can acquire Shiny Zamazenta by challenging the Pokemon in 5-Star Raid battles while this event is active.
How to catch the Galarian Birds
The only way to encounter the Galarian Legendary Birds during the Galarian Expedition is by using the Daily Adventure Incense.
After the event, there will be a permanent update to the Pokemon that can appear while using the Daily Adventure Incense.
Wild encounters
Plenty of Pokemon will appear more frequently during the Galar Expedition event and all of them can be Shiny:
- Nidoran ♂
- Nidoran ♀
- Abra
- Magnemite
- Wailmer
- Spheal
- Aron
- Beldum
- Shinx
- Foongus
- Dedenne
- Wooloo
- Chansey
- Absol
- Emolga
That’s all there is to know about the Galarian Expedition event in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to stay up to date with all the ongoing events like the Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour, Community Day, and the current Raid Boss schedule.