Niantic has keptPokemon GOgoing strong since it first launched in 2016 thanks to regular content updates that keep fans coming back for more.Pokemon GOrecently started its Season of Alola, which sees Generation 7 Pokemon added to the game through special events. The latest is the Lush Jungle special event, which givesPokemon GOplayers the chance to catch Fomantis, Lurantis, and legendary Pokemon Tapu Lele.
ThePokemon GOLush Jungle event runs from March 22 at 10:00am local time until March 29 at 8:00pm local time. During this window,Pokemon GOplayers can expect to see new Pokemon appearing in raids and in the wild, and they’ll also have the Akala Adventure Special Research to complete as well. The Lush Jungle weekend spotlight, meanwhile, will be of particular interest toPokemon GOshiny hunters.
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From Saturday, March 26 at 10:00am local time until Sunday, March 27 at 8:00pm local time,Pokemon GOwill increase the spawn rate for Cottonee, whose shiny form has been added to the game. Cottonee is a grass/fairy-type Pokemon that evolves into Whimsicott if players have at least 50 Cottonee candy and aSun Stonehandy. Of course, the addition of shiny Cottonee toPokemon GOmeans that shiny Whimsicott will be available in the game as well.
Cottonee will be getting the spotlight this weekend, butPokemon GOplayers will have plenty of time to catch one before then. Cottonee is appearing regularly in the wild right now, plus Cottonee can be found inPokemon GOraids. Cottonee is a 1-star raid battle, which means that pretty much allPokemon GOplayers will be able to defeat it, even if they are brand-new to the game and have a weak team.
Another way to encounter Cottonee inPokemon GOduring theLush Jungle eventthis week is through Field Research tasks. Cottonee is one of the possible rewards thatPokemon GOplayers can get by completing Field Research tasks in the game, and since players will need to complete tasks if they hope to finish the Akala Adventure Special Research, chances are good that they will be able to catch plenty of the grass/fairy-type Pokemon this week and coming weekend.
Anyone that playsPokemon GOregularly will want to make it a point to complete the Akala Adventure Special Research, as completing all four of theSeason of AlolaSpecial Research is necessary to unlock the End-of-Season Special Research on May 25.
Pokemon GOis out now for iOS and Android mobile devices.
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