Step back into the origins of Pokémon GO with the Adamant Time event, where Kanto’s beloved first-generation Pokémon return in full force, and Trainers can dive into exclusive Timed Research challenges that reward friendship, Stardust, and Ultra Balls. Whether you’re rekindling old bonds or forging new ones, this event promises nostalgic adventures and valuable rewards before it ends on December 15, 2023.
Notably, you’ll get tripled XP for catching Pokémon. In addition, you can now trade a Pokémon caught in 2018 or before that and it’ll turn lucky, guaranteed (until you do this 25 times). This is permanent, so you don’t have to rush to find a bunch of old Pokémon in your storage for this event specifically.
There’s also a new Special Research, “Timeless Travel,” that launched alongside this event.
Below we list all the perks and bonuses of the Pokémon Go “Adamant Time” event, including all of the Timed Research, spawns, and raid targets.
Pokémon Go ’Adamant Time’ event Timed Research
The Pokémon Go “Adamant Time” event features two main sets of Timed Research quests. The first is the Friendship Challenge Timed Research, which requires players to add new friends during the event period from December 11 to 15, 2023, rewarding Ultra Balls, Stardust, and XP. The second is the Catch Up With Timed Research, available until the end of 2023, focused on leveling up by reaching Trainer Levels 10, 20, 30, and 40, with rewards including Stardust, Incense, and Premium Battle Passes. Players who have already reached these levels can claim rewards immediately. Both Timed Research quests offer valuable items and XP, encouraging players to engage actively during the event.
There are several Timed Research sets, though they mostly involve leveling. If you’re already the required level, you can just claim the rewards.
Pokémon Go ’2023 Level 30 Challenge’ Timed Research
Step 1 of 3
- Reach level 10 (1,000 Stardust)
Rewards: 10 Razz Berries, 10 Pinap Berries, 10 Nanab Berries
Step 2 of 3
- Reach level 20 (2,000 Stardust)
Rewards: 1 Incense
Step 3 of 3
- Reach level 30 (3,000 Stardust)
Rewards: 1 Premium Battle Pass
Pokémon Go ’2023 Level 40 Challenge’ Timed Research
Step 1 of 1
Reach level 40 (4,000 Stardust)
Rewards: 5 Premium Battle Passes, 50 Ultra Balls
Pokémon Go ’Adamant Time: Friendship Challenge’ Timed Research
Step 1 of 1
- Make a new friend (5,000 XP)
- Make 2 new friends (5,000 XP)
- Make 3 new friends (5,000 XP)
Rewards: 25 Ultra Balls, 2,500 Stardust, 5,000 XP
Pokémon Go ’Adamant Time’ event Field Research and rewards
The Pokémon Go “Adamant Time” event features special Field Research tasks that players can complete by spinning PokéStops during the event period from December 11 to December 15, 2023. These Field Research tasks include objectives such as catching 3, 5, or 10 Pokémon, walking 2 km, and trading a Pokémon. Completing these tasks rewards encounters with Kanto region Pokémon, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Abra, Gastly, Vulpix, Ponyta, Krabby, and Voltorb, all of which have shiny variants available. The event also includes Timed Research quests like the Friendship Challenge and Catch Up With Timed Research, offering rewards such as Ultra Balls, Stardust, XP, and other items. This event provides a great opportunity to earn valuable rewards and encounter shiny Pokémon from the original Kanto region.
Spinning PokéStops may net you these special event Field Research:
- Catch 3 Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokémon (Abra, Machop, Geodude, or Gastly encounter)
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Vulpix, Ponyta, Krabby, or Voltorb encounter)
- Trade a Pokémon (Krabby or Voltorb encounter)
- Walk 2km (Vulpix or Ponyta encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Adamant Time’ event boosted spawns
The Pokémon Go “Adamant Time” event featured boosted spawns of several Kanto region Pokémon, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Vulpix, Oddish, Ponyta, Krabby, and Voltorb. These Pokémon appeared more frequently in the wild, with increased chances of encountering their Shiny forms, particularly Vulpix, Ponyta, Krabby, and Voltorb. The event ran from December 11 to December 15, 2023, and was part of a broader celebration of the original Pokémon discovered in the Kanto region, offering players enhanced opportunities to catch these classic creatures.
During the event, you’ll find the following Pokémon more frequently:
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Vulpix
- Oddish
- Ponyta
- Krabby
- Voltorb
- Koffing
- Rhyhorn
- Goldeen
- Ditto
- Dratini
Pokémon Go ’Adamant Time’ event raid targets
The Pokémon Go ’Adamant Time’ event features a variety of raid bosses, including powerful Pokémon like Mega Altaria and Zekrom. During the event, players can engage in raids to encounter these formidable creatures, which are part of the special Timed Research and Field Research tasks. The event highlights Pokémon from the Kanto region, with several available in shiny forms, adding an exciting challenge for trainers aiming to complete their collections and earn exclusive rewards.
How does the ‘Adamant Time’ event revive classic Kanto Pokémon in 2023
The ‘Adamant Time’ event in Pokémon GO revives classic Kanto Pokémon by dramatically increasing their wild spawns, bringing back many of the Generation 1 Pokémon that players first encountered when the game launched in 2016. This event, running from December 11 to December 15, 2023, makes these iconic Kanto Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild, offering players a nostalgic chance to catch favorites like Vulpix, Ponyta, and Krabby, with an increased chance of encountering their Shiny variants. Additionally, Ditto disguises are temporarily changed to mimic different Kanto Pokémon, adding a fresh twist to encounters. The event also features Timed Research tasks, Field Research, and special activities such as Party Play and PokéStop Showcases, encouraging players to explore and interact with these classic Pokémon in new ways while earning bonuses like triple catch XP and enhanced Lucky Trades.
Which Kanto Pokémon are most likely to appear as shiny during the event
During the ‘Adamant Time’ event and similar Kanto-themed events in Pokémon GO, several classic Kanto Pokémon have an increased chance of appearing in their Shiny forms. Notably, the starter trio-Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle-are among the most likely to appear shiny, especially when encountered in their respective biomes (e.g., Charmander in Mountain biomes, Squirtle in Beach biomes). Other Kanto Pokémon with elevated shiny rates include Pikachu, Pidgey, Eevee, Dratini, and depending on the event version chosen, species like Ekans, Oddish, Growlithe, Ponyta, Vulpix, Meowth, and Magmar also have boosted shiny encounter chances. The exact shiny availability can vary by event version (Red or Green) and specific event bonuses, but these Pokémon are consistently highlighted for their shiny potential during Kanto revival events.
