Pokémon GO’s An Instinctive Hero event offers Trainers their moment in the sun as Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon, and Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, make their debuts. Through May 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, you can enjoy event bonuses, themed Pokémon hatching from Eggs, and Special Research featuring the Team Instinct leader, Spark. Event bonuses will include an increased chance of hatching a Shiny Pokémon from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs, and both double XP and double Stardust for hatching Eggs. There’s even more incentive to get hatching—Larvesta, which can evolve into Volcarona with 400 Larvesta Candy, will be able to hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.

Throughout the event, Pokémon appearing in 7 km Eggs will include the following.

• Mime Jr.

• Happiny

• Mantyke

• Timburr

• Karrablast

• Axew

• Shelmet

• Goomy

Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with the following Pokémon.

• Magneton

• Chansey

• Electabuzz

• Magmar

• Snorlax

• Mantine

• Chimecho

The Team Instinct leader, Spark, will guide a Special Research story titled An Instinctive Hero. Complete the research to earn an encounter with an Elekid wearing a Spark-themed accessory. This is the only opportunity to encounter the Electric Pokémon with its stylish accessory this Season, so get charged up to complete this special assignment.

Hero up, Trainers!