Get ready to embrace the autumn vibes as Pokémon GO’s Harvest Festival 2024 kicks off from November 7 to 12, bringing a bounty of seasonal Pokémon, exciting bonuses, and the debut of shiny Smoliv! With double candy for catches, increased spawns of fan-favorites like Miltank and Pumpkaboo, and exclusive Timed Research available, this event promises a harvest of fun and rare finds for trainers everywhere.
Smoliv and its evolutions will also be able to be found shiny for the first time.
Below we list all of the Pokémon Go “Harvest Festival 2024” event perks, including the paid Timed Research, buffed spawns, and event Field Research.
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival 2024’ event Premium Timed Research and reward
The Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival 2024’ event features a Premium Timed Research available for $1.99 (or local equivalent), offering players exclusive tasks and rewards. This paid research includes multiple encounters with Smoliv, the debut shiny form of which is introduced in this event, along with valuable items such as Mossy Lure Modules, Incense, and a Lucky Egg. Players must complete all tasks and claim rewards before the event ends on November 12, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The Premium Timed Research is considered a worthwhile purchase for those aiming to catch shiny Smoliv and maximize event benefits.
For $1.99, you can buy a Premium Timed Research. Is the “Harvest Festival 2024” paid research worth it? For the value, yes, since you get two lures, an incense, and a lucky egg, but it’ll specifically be worth it if you are shiny hunting for Smoliv, as it rewards lots of Smoliv encounters.
Note that since it’s a Timed Research, you’ll need to finish it before the event ends to get all the rewards.
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival Premium Timed Research’ step 1 of 3
- Catch 3 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (5 Nanab Berries)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
Rewards: 1 Incense, 2,500 XP, and 500 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival Premium Timed Research’ step 2 of 3
- Catch 3 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms (10 Razz Berries)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
Rewards: 1 Mossy Lure Module, 2,500 XP, and 500 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival Premium Timed Research’ step 3 of 3
- Catch 3 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Spin 8 PokéStops or gyms (15 Pinap Berries)
- Use 15 berries to help catch Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
Rewards: 1 Mossy Lure Module, 1 Lucky Egg, and 1,000 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival 2024’ event Collection Challenges
During the Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival 2024’ event, players can participate in several themed Collection Challenges that involve catching specific Pokémon such as Smoliv, Pumpkaboo (in various sizes), Miltank, Exeggcute, and Bunnelby. Completing these challenges rewards players with Stardust and encounters with Smoliv, which is featured in shiny form for the first time in this event. Notable Collection Challenges include the Autumn Friends challenge, which requires catching all five featured Pokémon and grants 3,000 Stardust plus a Smoliv encounter, as well as size-specific Pumpkaboo challenges (Small, Average, Large, and Super) that each reward 1,000 Stardust and a Smoliv encounter, with the Super size offering 3,000 Stardust. These challenges add an engaging layer to the event, encouraging players to catch a variety of Pokémon to earn valuable rewards before the event ends on November 12, 2024.
The following Collection Challenges will be live throughout the duration of the event:
Harvest Festival Collection Challenge: Autumn Friends
Catch the following to complete this Collection Challenge:
- Smoliv
- Pumpkaboo
- Miltank
- Exeggcute
- Bunnelby
Rewards: Smoliv encounter, 3,000 Stardust
Harvest Festival Collection Challenge: Small
Catch the following to complete this Collection Challenge:
- Pumpkaboo (small)
Rewards: Smoliv encounter, 1,000 Stardust
Harvest Festival Collection Challenge: Average
Catch the following to complete this Collection Challenge:
- Pumpkaboo (average)
Rewards: Smoliv encounter, 1,000 Stardust
Harvest Festival Collection Challenge: Large
Catch the following to complete this Collection Challenge:
- Pumpkaboo (large)
Rewards: Smoliv encounter, 1,000 Stardust
Harvest Festival Collection Challenge: Super
Catch the following to complete this Collection Challenge:
- Pumpkaboo (super)
Rewards: Smoliv encounter, 1,000 Stardust
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival 2024’ event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go Harvest Festival 2024 event, players can complete special Field Research tasks to earn encounters with themed Pokémon such as Smoliv and various sizes of Pumpkaboo. Key tasks include catching 10 Pokémon to encounter Smoliv, and using 5 or 10 berries to help catch Pumpkaboo, which comes in Small, Average, Large, and Super sizes. These tasks provide a great way to encounter these Pokémon more frequently, including the chance to find shiny Smoliv for the first time. Completing these Field Research tasks rewards players with unique Pokémon encounters that fit the autumn harvest theme of the event.
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Smoliv encounter)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Pumpkaboo encounter)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Pumpkaboo encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Harvest Festival 2024’ event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go Harvest Festival 2024 event, which runs from November 7 to November 12, players will experience boosted spawns of 12 specific Pokémon, primarily Grass and Normal types that fit the autumn and farming theme. Notable increased spawns include Generation One favorites Oddish and Exeggcute, as well as Gen Two Pokémon like Hoppip, Sunkern, and the rare Miltank. Other boosted spawns feature Zigzagoon, Bunnelby, Smoliv, and all four size variants of Pumpkaboo. This event also marks the debut of Shiny Smoliv in Pokémon Go, alongside an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo. These boosted spawns provide trainers with ample opportunities to catch these Pokémon, earn double catch candy, and complete event-specific research tasks.
How can I maximize my chances of catching Shiny Smoliv during the festival
To maximize your chances of catching Shiny Smoliv during Pokémon GO’s Harvest Festival 2024, focus on farming as many Smoliv encounters as possible since the shiny rate is about 1 in 500. Here are the best strategies:
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Use Mossy Lure Modules, which attract Smoliv along with other Pokémon, increasing the number of Smoliv spawns around you.
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Complete Field Research Tasks and Timed Research related to the event, as many reward encounters with Smoliv, providing additional opportunities to find the shiny variant.
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Concentrate on catching only Smoliv to avoid wasting encounters on other Pokémon, effectively increasing your chances by volume.
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Take advantage of the event’s 2× Catch Candy bonus to quickly gather candy for evolving shiny Smoliv into shiny Dolliv and Arboliva, making your shiny hunt more rewarding.
Combining these methods-lure modules, research tasks, and focused catching-will give you the best shot at encountering and capturing Shiny Smoliv during the event.
How do Mossy Lure modules increase my chances of shiny Smoliv
Mossy Lure Modules increase your chances of encountering Shiny Smoliv during the Harvest Festival 2024 by attracting more Smoliv spawns around PokéStops where the lure is active. This boosts the frequency of Smoliv encounters, giving you more opportunities to find its shiny variant, which has a roughly 1 in 500 shiny rate. Using Mossy Lures alongside completing Field Research and Collection Challenges focused on Smoliv helps maximize your total encounters, effectively improving your odds of encountering Shiny Smoliv during the event.
