Pokémon GO Psychic Spectacular 2023 Event Guide Timed Research Tasks Rewards

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Get ready to bend minds and master curveballs as Pokémon Go’s Psychic Spectacular 2023 event returns from September 20 to 24, unleashing a wave of Psychic-type Pokémon, exclusive timed research, and shiny surprises like Solosis. Dive into a realm of enhanced XP for curveball throws, special raids, and unique field research tasks that challenge trainers to catch, spin, and battle their way to Psychic mastery.

Notably, Solosis will be available shiny for the first time, so keep your eyes out for that if you’re interested in a special little . blob-cell-thing.

In addition to that, there’s also increased XP for successful catches with curveball throws, and some other perks, which we list out below.

Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 Timed Research

The Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 Timed Research is a free, event-specific quest available from September 20 to September 24, 2023, focused on making Curveball Throws. Players can complete a series of timed tasks to earn multiple encounters with the Psychic-type Pokémon Solosis, along with other rewards such as Poké Balls and an Incubator. This Timed Research is part of the broader Psychic Spectacular event, which also features increased wild spawns of Psychic-type Pokémon, special raids, and Collection Challenges, all designed to celebrate and boost Psychic-type gameplay in Pokémon Go.

Step 1 of 1

  • Make 5 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 10 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 15 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 20 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 25 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 30 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 35 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)
  • Make 42 curveball throws (Solosis encounter)

Rewards: Solosis encounter, 30 Poké Ball, 1 Incubator

Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event Collection Challenges

The Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event features several Collection Challenges that require players to catch and evolve specific Psychic-type Pokémon to earn rewards. These challenges include catching and evolving Pokémon such as Ralts into Gardevoir, Slowpoke into Slowbro, Abra into Alakazam, and Meditite into Medicham. Completing each Collection Challenge grants players rewards like Stardust, XP, and 100 Mega Energy for the respective evolved Pokémon. The event runs from September 20 to September 24, 2023, giving trainers a limited time to complete these tasks and benefit from the exclusive bonuses and encounters.

Marvelous Minds Challenge: Alakazam

  • Catch an Abra
  • Evolve an Abra into Kadabra
  • Evolve a Kadabra into Alakazam

Rewards: 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, 100 Alakazam Mega Energy

Marvelous Minds Challenge: Gardevoir

  • Catch a Ralts
  • Evolve a Ralts into Kirlia
  • Evolve a Kirlia into Gardevoir

Rewards: 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, 100 Gardevoir Mega Energy

Marvelous Minds Challenge: Medicham

  • Catch a Meditite
  • Evolve a Meditite into Medicham

Rewards: 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, 100 Medicham Mega Energy

Marvelous Minds Challenge: Slowbro

  • Catch a Slowpoke
  • Evolve a Slowpoke into Slowbro
  • Catch a Galarian Slowpoke

Rewards: 1,000 Stardust, 1,000 XP, 100 Slowbro Mega Energy

Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event Field Research

The Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event features special Field Research tasks that reward players with encounters of various Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Solosis, Wobbuffet, Galarian Slowpoke, Metang, and Inkay. Tasks include catching 5 Psychic-type Pokémon, making curveball throws, winning raids, and spinning PokéStops or Gyms, with rewards ranging from Pokémon encounters to Mega Energy for Alakazam, Slowbro, Gardevoir, and Medicham. These tasks provide opportunities to earn valuable items and Pokémon encounters that enhance the Psychic Spectacular experience.

Spin Poké Stops and gym disks during the event period for a chance to get these tasks:

  • Catch 5 psychic-type Pokémon (Solosis encounter, 10 Poké Balls, 5 Great Balls, or 2 Ultra Balls)
  • Make 10 curveball throws (Galarian Slowpoke, Wobbuffet, or Solosis encounter)
  • Make an excellent curveball throw (Alakazam, Metang, or Inkay encounter)
  • Spin 5 Poké Stops or gyms (Solosis encounter, 2 Pinap Berries, or 500 Stardust)
  • Win a raid (50 Alakazam, Gardevoir, Medicham, or Slowbro Mega Energy)

Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event spawns

During the Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event, a variety of Psychic-type Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild, including Abra, Slowpoke, Drowzee, Exeggcute, Girafarig, Ralts, Meditite, Spoink, Gothita, Solosis, Elgyem, Galarian Ponyta, Galarian Slowpoke, and Bronzor. Additionally, special 7km eggs will hatch Pokémon such as Smoochum, Wynaut, Chingling, and Solosis. The event also features exclusive raid encounters and field research tasks that reward encounters with Psychic-type Pokémon like Kadabra, Metang, and Inkay. This event offers increased opportunities to catch and evolve Psychic-types, including the first chance to encounter a shiny Solosis.

  • Abra
  • Galarian Ponyta
  • Slowpoke
  • Galarian Slowpoke
  • Drowzee
  • Exeggcute
  • Girafarig
  • Ralts
  • Meditite
  • Spoink
  • Bronzor
  • Gothita
  • Solosis
  • Elgyem

Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event 7 km egg hatches

During the Pokémon Go Psychic Spectacular 2023 event, players can hatch special 7 km Eggs containing baby Psychic-type Pokémon including Smoochum, Wynaut, Chingling, and Solosis. Notably, Solosis hatched from these Eggs has an increased chance of being Shiny, making it a highly sought-after addition for collectors and fans. This event runs from September 20 to September 24, 2023, and offers players the opportunity to obtain these Pokémon through Egg hatches alongside other event bonuses and research tasks.

  • Smoochum
  • Wynaut
  • Chingling
  • Solosis

Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event raid targets

During the Pokémon Go ’Psychic Spectacular’ 2023 event, players can encounter a variety of Psychic-type Pokémon in raids across different tiers. One-star raids feature Pokémon such as Unown (forms P, S, and I) and Espurr. Three-star raids include Alolan Raichu, Galarian Mr. Mime, and Hisuian Braviary. The five-star raids spotlight Genesect with Burn Drive, along with legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Additionally, Mega Gardevoir will be available in Mega Raids throughout the event. These raid targets offer players diverse opportunities to catch and battle Psychic-type Pokémon during the event period.

  • Unown (P, S, I)
  • Espurr
  • Alolan Raichu
  • Galarian Mr. Mime
  • Braviary
  • Mega Gardevoir

How can I maximize my rewards during the Psychic Spectacular event

To maximize your rewards during the Pokémon Go Psychic Spectacular event, follow these key strategies:

  • Take advantage of the double Stardust bonus for catching Pokémon to boost your Stardust earnings significantly.

  • Aim for Nice or better throws to gain additional Candy, with players level 31 and above having a higher chance to receive XL Candy from these throws.

  • Stock up on Incense and Lure Modules to increase the spawn rates of rare Psychic-type Pokémon like Hatenna, which is a rare wild spawn during the event.

  • Complete the Premium Timed Research tasks, which reward valuable items such as Star Pieces, Incubators, and encounters with event Pokémon like Morelull and Hatenna. Focus on curveball throws as many tasks require them for completion.

  • Prioritize catching and evolving key Psychic and Fairy-type Pokémon involved in Collection Challenges to earn extra Stardust and XP rewards.

  • Spin PokéStops frequently to obtain event-specific Field Research tasks that offer encounters with event Pokémon and useful items.

  • Hatch 7 km eggs received during the event to obtain event-exclusive Pokémon like Hatenna and Espurr, which can help complete research and collection challenges.

  • Mega evolve a Psychic-type Pokémon to gain extra Candy during the event, which will accelerate your progress in powering up your team.

By focusing on these tips-maximizing Stardust, leveraging curveball throws, completing timed research, and using spawn-boosting items-you can efficiently collect event Pokémon, earn valuable rewards, and enhance your Psychic Spectacular experience.

How can I increase my chances of catching rare Pokémon like Hattena during the event

To increase your chances of catching the rare Psychic-type Pokémon Hatenna during the Psychic Spectacular event in Pokémon GO, use the following strategies:

  • Hunt in areas with windy weather to benefit from the Weather Boost, which increases spawn rates of Psychic-type Pokémon like Hatenna.

  • Use Lure Modules on PokéStops in these windy areas to attract more Pokémon.

  • Activate Incense or Daily Incense to boost spawns around you as you move.

  • Check the Nearby feature for Hatenna silhouettes and move towards those locations to find wild spawns.

  • Complete event-exclusive Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges that reward encounters with Hatenna.

  • Purchase and complete the Premium Timed Research for guaranteed Hatenna encounters and other rewards.

  • Hatch 7 km eggs obtained during the event, as Hatenna may hatch from them, alongside other event Pokémon.

  • Be persistent and delete unwanted Field Research tasks to make room for new ones that may offer Hatenna encounters.

Combining these methods-weather-boosted spawns, lure and incense use, research task completion, and egg hatching-will maximize your chances of finding and catching Hatenna during the event.

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