The Pokemon Go Battle Showdown event is now available for all players around the world on iOS and Android devices. Players can jump into the popular mobile monster collecting and battling game and enjoy this battle-themed event. This particular event is all about fighting, whether it be fighting Pokemon like Mankey or just powerful beasts when it comes to battling like Kangaskhan.
The Pokemon Go Battle Showdown event is the latest limited time event for players to enjoy. Players can hop on right now and enjoy special rewards and bonuses. For example, players are able to find more fighting type Pokemon in the wild. In addition, there are other goodies like special rewards each day and week. Let’s go over everything that you need to know about this event.
Pokemon Go Battle Showdown Event Details
You can find out all of the details we know about this event below:
It’s time to challenge team leaders and fellow Trainers for special rewards during our Battle Showdown event! Level up Gym Badges, earn Stardust and show your team pride during this limited-time event.
Date + Time Mar. 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) to Mar. 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
Features
- Fighting-type Pokémon like Mankey, Machop, Makuhita, and Meditite will appear more frequently in the wild.
- If you’re lucky, you may encounter Shiny Mankey and Shiny Machop!
Bonuses
- 2× Catch, Battle, and Raid Stardust
- 2× XP for Gym Badges
- Earn up to five rewards per day from Trainer Battles, including Rare Candy.
- Earn up to three rewards per day from challenging team leaders, including Rare Candy.
Move A new move has been permanently added to the game! Power-Up Punch will now be available for certain Pokémon, such as Poliwrath, Hitmonchan, Kangaskhan, Medicham, and Lucario.
For more on everything Pokemon Go, be sure to check out our recent posts about Snapshot and recent Lunar event.