The Psychic-type Pokémon-themed event – the Psychic Spectacular – returns for 2024! Now with Max Battles available, Dynamax Beldum will be added to the mix. Plus, we’ll see the debut of Hatenna, Hattrem, and Hatterene. (For more details about the Season of Max Out, you can check out our Season of Max Out guide hub.)
Now, check out what’s happening during the Psychic Spectacular event with our guide below:
Begins: Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
If any special event boxes or bundles are released during the event, they’ll be listed here once the event is live.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild during the event:
- Abra*
- Ralts*
- Espurr*
- Gothita*
- Solosis*
- Elgyem*
- Spritzee*
- Swirlix*
- Morelull*
- Hatenna
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs that are obtained during the event:
- Abra*
- Ralts*
- Espurr*
- Gothita*
- Solosis*
- Elgyem*
- Spritzee*
- Swirlix*
- Morelull*
- Hatenna
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might hatch a Shiny one!”
Standard and Shadow Raids will be active during the event.
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- Alakazam
- Gardevoir
- Espeon
- Metagross
- Cresselia
- Reuniclus
- Genesect
- Hoopa (Confined)
- Mewtwo
- Beldum (Dynamax)
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Shadow Raids:
- Alakazam
- Gardevoir
- Espeon
- Metagross
- Cresselia
- Reuniclus
- Genesect
- Hoopa (Confined)
- Mewtwo
- Beldum (Dynamax)
Additional Notes:
There will be event-exclusive Field Research Tasks available and the rewards include the following Pokémon encounters: Gothita*, Solosis*, Elgyem*, Spritzee*, Swirlix*, Morelull*, and Hatenna. 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.
Notes:
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 are active.
Special, event-exclusive Collection Challenges will be available. According to Niantic, this Collection Challenge will reward Trainers with Stardust, XP, Hatenna encounters, 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.
During the event, 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 Psychic Spectacular Timed Research which rewards Trainers with the following (if tasks are completed within the time limit): 1 Incubator, 1 Super Incubator, 1 Star Piece, 15,000 XP, Morelull* encounter(s), and Hatenna encounter(s).
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 Psychic Spectacular 2024 Premium Timed Research and claim all rewards before Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
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