Get ready to hit the streets and explore like never before with Pokémon GO’s thrilling “Out to Play” event! From September 27 to October 2, 2023, Trainers worldwide can enjoy boosted wild encounters, including the elusive Hisuian Growlithe-now hatchable from Eggs with a shiny variant for the first time ever. Plus, earn triple XP for completing Routes, faster Buddy Candy, and dive into exclusive Field and Timed Research tasks packed with exciting rewards. Whether you’re chasing shiny Pokémon or stacking up Stardust, this event is your ultimate invitation to get out, play, and catch ‘em all!
In addition to those bonuses, Hisuian Growlithe is available shiny for the first time.
There’s also the usual event perks we see with Pokémon Go events: increased spawns of specific Pokémon, specific egg hatches, Field Research, and Timed Research. We list out all the perks below.
Pokémon Go ’Out to Play’ event Timed Research (free)
The free Timed Research for the Pokémon Go “Out to Play” event encourages players to explore routes and their surroundings. Tasks include exploring 5 km, hatching 3 eggs, following a route, walking 1,000 meters while traveling routes, using an Incense while following a route, and catching 20 Pokémon while following routes. Completing these tasks rewards players with items such as Incense, Stardust, and encounters with Hisuian Growlithe. This Timed Research is available throughout the event and must be completed before October 2, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time.
You get the following one-step Timed Research for free.
Step 1 of 1
- Explore 5 km (1 Incense)
- Hatch 3 eggs (1,000 Stardust)
- Follow a route (1,000 Stardust)
- Walk 1,000 m while traveling routes (1,000 Stardust)
- Use an Incense while following a route (1,000 Stardust)
- Catch 20 Pokémon when following routes (1,000 Stardust)
Rewards: Hisuian Growlithe encounter, 1 Incubator
Pokémon Go ’Out to Play’ event Timed Research (paid)
The Pokémon Go “Out to Play” event features a paid Timed Research called “Tails of Adventure,” available for $2.00 or the equivalent local currency. This paid research offers exclusive event-themed tasks that reward players with multiple encounters with Hisuian Growlithe and Growlithe, as well as valuable items such as two Incubators and one Super Incubator. Players must complete all tasks and claim rewards before the event ends on October 2, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time. The ticket for this Timed Research is purchasable only in the in-game shop until October 1, 2023, and can also be gifted to friends with Great Friend status or higher.
If you pay for the $1.99 “Tails of Adventure” ticket in the shop, you’ll have access to this Timed Research:
Step 1 of 1
- Walk 1 km (Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 1 km (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 2 km (Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 2 km (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 3 km (Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 3 km (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 4 km (Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 4 km (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 5 km (Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 5 km (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
Rewards: 2 Incubators, 1 Super Incubator, Hisuian Growlithe encounter
Pokémon Go ’Out to Play’ event Field Research
During the Pokémon Go “Out to Play” event, players can engage in special event-themed Field Research tasks that offer encounters with unique Pokémon such as Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Qwilfish, Pawmi, and Hisuian Growlithe. These tasks include activities like hatching eggs and walking specific distances, rewarding players with rare Pokémon encounters and enhancing the event experience. Additionally, free Timed Research focused on exploring Routes is available, providing items, Stardust, and more chances to encounter Hisuian Growlithe, making the event a great opportunity for collectors and explorers alike.
Spinning gyms or PokéStops during the event period may net you one of these event-exclusive research tasks:
- Hatch an egg (Hisuian Qwilfish or Hisuian Sneasel encounter)
- Hatch 3 eggs (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
- Walk 1 km (Pawmi encounter)
- Walk 5 km (Hisuian Growlithe encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Out to Play’ event boosted spawns
During the Pokémon Go “Out to Play” event, players experienced boosted spawns of various Pokémon in the wild, including Psyduck, Growlithe, Onix, Eevee, Feebas, Woobat, Pawmi, and Arcanine. This event also featured the opportunity to hatch Hisuian Growlithe from 2 km and 7 km Eggs, with a chance to encounter its shiny form for the first time in Pokémon Go. Additionally, event bonuses such as increased appearances of Kecleon at PokéStops and faster Buddy Candy gains while exploring Routes enhanced the gameplay experience during the event.
- Psyduck
- Growlithe
- Arcanine
- Onix
- Eevee
- Feebas
- Woobat
- Pawmi
Pokémon Go ’Out to Play’ event egg hatches
During the Pokémon Go “Out to Play” event, Hisuian Growlithe will hatch from both 2 km and 7 km Eggs, alongside the usual Pokémon available from these Eggs. This event marks the first time players have the chance to hatch a Shiny Hisuian Growlithe, adding an exciting new element to Egg hatching. The event runs from September 27 to October 2, 2023, and also features special Field and Timed Research tasks related to Hisuian Growlithe encounters.
- Hisuian Growlithe (2 and 7 km)
- Hisuian Voltorb (7 km)
- Hisuian Qwilfish (7 km)
- Hisuian Sneasel (7 km)
How can I maximize my XP during the Out to Play event
To maximize your XP during the Pokémon GO “Out to Play” event, follow these key strategies:
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Use Lucky Eggs to double your XP gains, especially before starting Timed Research tasks or mass catching Pokémon.
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Focus on completing Routes during the event to earn triple XP, which is a special bonus active throughout the event period.
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Prioritize excellent throws and catching boosted Pokémon like Hisuian Growlithe to maximize XP per catch.
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Hatch Eggs actively, as the event features Hisuian Growlithe hatching for the first time with shiny variants, and hatching also grants XP bonuses.
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Engage in the event’s Field and Timed Research tasks, which offer XP rewards upon completion.
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Play in groups if possible, as more players can increase spawn rates and encounters, indirectly boosting XP opportunities.
Combining these tactics will help you efficiently stack XP and make the most of the event’s bonuses.
What specific event bonuses can I use to boost XP during Out to Play
During the Pokémon GO “Out to Play” event, you can boost your XP gains using these specific event bonuses:
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Triple XP for completing Routes, which is a special bonus active throughout the event.
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XP bonuses from catching and hatching boosted Pokémon, including the new hatchable Hisuian Growlithe with shiny variants.
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Use of Lucky Eggs to double XP from catches, hatches, and research tasks, stacking with event bonuses.
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Completing Field and Timed Research tasks that reward XP.
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Faster Buddy Candy acquisition, indirectly helping with XP by enabling more frequent buddy-related XP gains.
These event-specific bonuses combined with Lucky Eggs and active participation in research tasks will maximize your XP during the Out to Play event.
