It’s a jungle out there—so grab your Poké Balls and explore! Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle will debut on Netflix on October 8, 2021, and Pokémon GO is ready to welcome the wild and wonderful residents of the Forest of Okoya. From October 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to October 10, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, Trainers can enjoy a myriad of movie-themed activities. Pokémon featured in the movie will be appearing in the wild, and Trainers can complete Special Research to earn an encounter with the Rogue Monkey Pokémon Zarude.
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But Zarude—a Dark- and Grass-type Mythical Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region—isn’t the only Pokémon from the Forest of Okoya popping up in Pokémon GO. Over the course of the event, Explorer Pikachu, Hoothoot, Drilbur, Cottonee, and Dwebble will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Lucky Trainers might even encounter a Shiny Explorer Pikachu or a Larvitar.
Pokémon featured in the movie will also be appearing in raids. Explorer Pikachu, Roggenrola, Foongus, and Rufflet will be showing up in one-star raids. You might even encounter a Larvitar or a Shiny Rufflet. Lickitung, Chansey, Pinsir, Ludicolo, and Flygon will all appear in three-star raids. Other Pokémon, including Audino and Rufflet, will also be appearing as reward encounters for completing Field Research.
Don’t get too lost in your jungle adventure because Jessie and James are back in their iconic Meowth balloon. The ne’er-do-wells will be continuing their hairbrained hijinks through October 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time—you may even find them playing tricks in GO Snapshot! Given the infamous duo’s reputation for merging villainy and style, Trainers may want to serve their own looks in return. You can snag the Adventure Hat and the Wailmer Water Bottle avatar items at no cost from the Style Shop.
Enjoy your jungle adventure, and don’t forget to check out Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle on Netflix.
