Pokémon Go Road to Sinnoh event details raids timed research tasks rewards guide

Get ready, Trainers! The Pokémon Go ‘Road to Sinnoh’ event is your gateway to the much-anticipated GO Tour: Sinnoh, offering exclusive timed research, legendary raids, and a critical choice between the Diamond and Pearl paths that will shape your rewards and gameplay. Dive into special quests, catch Gen 4 Pokémon, and prepare for epic encounters with Dialga or Palkia-all leading up to the global Sinnoh celebration.

This event comes with two paid pass options, each for $4.99: “Road to Sinnoh: Hatch” and “Road to Sinnoh: Raids.” Buying the raid pass unlocks a specific set of Timed Research that rewards XL Candy for Giratina, Cresselia, Heatran, and Darkrai, as well as increased candy and XP from raids. The hatching pass also unlocks a Timed Research set that rewards the regional Pokémon Chatot, Pachirisu, and Carnivine, as well as doubles the XP, candy, and Stardust you get from hatching eggs.

As usual, keep in mind that these are Timed Research and you only have until when the event ends on Feb. 23 to complete them. If you do plan on grinding out eggs and raids, the hatching pass may be worth if you still need those regional Pokémon.

Even if you don’t buy a pass, you’ll still have access to a Timed Research set that rewards the above listed legendary Pokémon and Darkrai from doing raids. All players will also be able to take advantage of halved Incubator walk distance and an increase in the daily Remote Raid Pass limit (up to 10) during the event.

There’s also a Special Research set that also goes by “Road to Sinnoh,” though this started appearing for players days before the event started.

Below, we list out all the perks associated with the “Road to Sinnoh” Pokémon Go event.

Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event Timed Research

The Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event features a Timed Research quest that challenges players to win a series of raids in order to earn encounters with powerful Legendary Pokémon. The tasks include winning 2 raids to encounter Cresselia, 4 raids for Heatran, 6 raids for Origin Forme Giratina, and 8 raids to face Darkrai. Completing these tasks rewards players with valuable items such as Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina Candy. This Timed Research is free and available to all players during the event period, but it must be completed before the deadline as it expires on February 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

’Road to Sinnoh: Raid Challenge’ step 1 of 1

This research is free and available to every player during the event period.

Win 2 raids (Cresselia encounter)
Win 4 raids (Heatran encounter)
Win 6 raids (Origin Forme Giratina encounter)
Win 8 raids (Darkrai encounter)

Rewards: 5 Dialga Candy, 5 Palkia Candy, 5 Giratina Candy

’Road to Sinnoh: Hatch’ step 1 of 1

This research is part of the $4.99 “Road to Sinnoh: Hatch” pass.

Hatch an egg (Chatot encounter)
Hatch 2 eggs (Pachirisu encounter)
Hatch 3 eggs (Carnivine encounter)
Hatch 4 eggs (Chatot encounter)
Hatch 5 eggs (Pachirisu encounter)
Hatch 6 eggs (Carnivine encounter)

Rewards: Pikachu Mask

’Road to Sinnoh: Raid’ step 1 of 1

This research is part of the $4.99 “Road to Sinnoh: Raids” pass.

Win 2 raids (5 Cresselia Candy XL)
Win 4 raids (5 Heatran Candy XL)
Win 6 raids (5 Giratina Candy XL)
Win 8 raids (5 Darkrai Candy XL)

Rewards: Eevee Mask

Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event Field Research

During the Pokémon Go “Road to Sinnoh” event, players can collect exclusive Field Research tasks by spinning PokéStops. These tasks include objectives such as hatching eggs and spinning PokéStops or Gyms, with rewards featuring Sinnoh starter candies (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup), Poké Balls, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and Sinnoh Stones. The Field Research tasks can be completed during and even after the event, allowing trainers to prepare for the upcoming Go Tour: Sinnoh event by gathering useful items and candies for Gen 4 Pokémon.

Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:

Hatch an egg (10 Poké Balls)
Hatch 2 eggs (10 Great Balls)
Hatch 3 eggs (1 Sinnoh Stone or 10 Ultra Balls)
Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms (10 Turtwig, Chimchar, or Piplup Candy)

Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event boosted spawns

During the Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event, players experienced significantly boosted spawns of Sinnoh region Pokémon, including starters like Turtwig, Grotle, Chimchar, Monferno, Piplup, and Prinplup appearing more frequently in the wild. Additionally, various Sinnoh Pokémon hatched from 2 km Eggs, such as Budew, Chingling, Bonsly, Happiny, Munchlax, Riolu, and Mantyke. These spawn boosts were part of the event’s effort to prepare trainers for the upcoming Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh, providing ample opportunities to catch and evolve Sinnoh Pokémon.

The following Pokémon spawn more often during the event:

Turtwig
Grotle
Chimchar
Monferno
Piplup
Prinplup

Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ 2 km egg hatches

During the Pokémon Go “Road to Sinnoh” event, 2 km eggs obtained will hatch various Sinnoh baby Pokémon including Budew, Chingling, Bonsly, Happiny, Munchlax, Riolu, and Mantyke. These eggs benefit from a 1/2 hatch distance bonus when placed in an incubator, making it easier and faster to hatch these Pokémon. The event also offers Timed Research rewards and bonuses such as double Hatch XP, candy, and Stardust, enhancing the egg hatching experience for Trainers. Notably, Mime Jr. is excluded from the 2 km egg pool during this event.

These Pokémon will hatch out of 2 km eggs obtained during the event:

Budew
Chingling
Bonsly
Happiny
Munchlax
Riolu
Mantyke

Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event raid targets

During the Pokémon Go ’Road to Sinnoh’ event, players can participate in raids featuring five different Legendary Pokémon, all of which have a chance to appear shiny. The raid bosses rotate daily in five-star raids and include Cresselia, Heatran, Origin Forme Giratina, and Darkrai, with each day also hosting a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Trainers who purchase the Road to Sinnoh: Raids ticket gain access to exclusive Timed Research tasks rewarding candies for these Legendaries, along with bonuses such as additional XP, extra candy from raid catches, and increased Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs. This event runs from February 19 to February 23, 2024, and provides an excellent opportunity to catch and gather resources for these Sinnoh-region legendaries.

These Pokémon will appear as raid targets in gyms during the event period:

Turtwig (1-star)
Chimchar (1-star)
Piplup (1-star)
Grotle (3-star)
Monferno (3-star)
Prinplup (3-star)
Darkrai (5-star) (Feb. 19)
Cresselia (5-star) (Feb. 20)
Uxie (5-star) (Feb. 21)
Mesprit (5-star) (Feb. 21)
Azelf (5-star) (Feb. 21)
Heatran (5-star) (Feb. 22)
Origin Forme Giratina (5-star) (Feb. 23)

How can I maximize my rewards during the Road to Sinnoh event

To maximize your rewards during the Pokémon Go ‘Road to Sinnoh’ event, consider these key strategies:

Purchase the event’s paid tickets: “Road to Sinnoh: Raids” or “Road to Sinnoh: Hatch” for $4.99 each. Raids ticket grants access to exclusive timed research with rewards like XL candies for legendary Pokémon (Cresselia, Heatran, Giratina, Darkrai) plus Dialga and Palkia candies, extra XP, additional raid passes, and bonus candies from raids. Hatch ticket offers timed research focused on hatching eggs with Sinnoh Pokémon, plus bonuses like double hatch XP, candy, and Stardust, and a Super Incubator.
Hatch as many 7 km eggs as possible using Super Incubators and activate a Star Piece when hatching to maximize Stardust gain. Use Adventure Sync to accumulate distance efficiently and hatch multiple eggs during the Star Piece effect for huge Stardust boosts. This also increases chances to get shiny Sinnoh Pokémon like Riolu and Gible.
Complete all event-themed Timed Research tasks to unlock encounters with Sinnoh Pokémon and earn valuable rewards such as Stardust, candies, and special avatar items. Focus on tasks like catching Sinnoh Pokémon, winning raids, and evolving with Sinnoh stones to maximize rewards.
Choose your path wisely between the Diamond and Pearl branches of the Special Research, as this determines which legendary (Dialga or Palkia) you encounter and the Adventure Effect you gain. The Adventure Effect can extend the duration of beneficial items like Incense or Lucky Eggs, so pick the one that best fits your playstyle to optimize your event experience.
Stack bonuses by combining raid wins, egg hatching, and research tasks, and use Star Pieces strategically to boost Stardust earnings during the event window.

Following these tips will help you get the most out of the Road to Sinnoh event’s rewards, from rare Pokémon encounters to valuable candies and Stardust.

What are the best strategies to earn more Candy XL during the event

To maximize your XL Candy gains during the Pokémon Go ‘Road to Sinnoh’ event, focus on these best strategies:

Catch high-level and evolved Pokémon, especially weather-boosted, Legendary, Mythical, and evolved forms, as they guarantee or have a higher chance of dropping 2-3 XL Candy per catch. Using Mega-Evolved Pokémon of the same type increases XL Candy drop chances by up to 25%.
Hatch eggs, prioritizing 7 km, 10 km, and 12 km eggs, which yield between 3 to 12 XL Candy. Use Super Incubators to hatch eggs faster and maximize XL Candy collection.
Trade Pokémon caught far apart (100+ km) to guarantee at least 1 XL Candy per trade. Trading Legendary Pokémon daily with a partner is especially effective.
Walk with your Buddy Pokémon, powering it up to at least level 31 to increase the chance of earning XL Candy through distance walked.
Transfer excess Pokémon, especially during events with increased XL Candy drop rates, to get occasional XL Candy rewards.
Use Pinap Berries to increase regular Candy when catching, which can be converted into XL Candy if needed, though this is costly and less efficient.
Participate in raids and GO Battle League, which sometimes reward Rare XL Candy, useful for powering up any Pokémon.

Combining these methods-catching, hatching, trading, walking with buddies, and participating in events-will help you efficiently farm XL Candy during the event.