Get ready to ignite your Pokémon Go adventure with the fiery “Scorching Sands” event from June 21 to 25, 2024! This egg-hatching extravaganza heats up with double candy, halved hatch distances, and the debut of shiny Larvesta and Volcarona, making it a must-play for Fire-type fans. Complete timed research tasks to earn XP, Stardust, and exclusive encounters like Turtonator, while spinning PokéStops unlocks even more fiery rewards. Don’t miss your chance to blaze through this limited-time event and add some scorching new Pokémon to your collection!
You’ll get doubled candy from hatching eggs throughout the event. Eggs put into Incubators during the event will also have a halved hatch distance. The first three eggs you hatch using the Pokémon Go egg hatching widget will also be cut to 1⁄4 the usual distance.
Notably, Larvesta can appear as shiny for the first time, alongside its evolution Volcarona. There’s also an increased chance to find and hatch Slugma and Litleo shiny.
Below, you can see all the event perks for the Pokémon Go “Scorching Sands” event, including the Timed Research and event Field Research.
Pokémon Go ’Scorching Steps’ event Timed Research and rewards
The Pokémon Go “Scorching Steps” event features a Timed Research quest focused on hatching eggs to earn rewards. Players can complete tasks such as hatching one to five eggs, with encounters against Fire-type Pokémon like Slugma and Litleo along the way. Completing the full Timed Research grants 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and an encounter with Turtonator. The event also includes bonuses such as double candy from egg hatching and reduced egg hatch distances, making it easier to progress through the research tasks before the event ends on June 25, 2024.
This research is free for all players and just needs to be completed before the end of the event.
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- Hatch an egg (Slugma encounter)
- Hatch 2 eggs (Litleo encounter)
- Hatch 3 eggs (Slugma encounter)
- Hatch 4 eggs (Litleo encounter)
- Hatch 5 eggs (Slugma encounter)
Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1,500 Stardust, Turtonator encounter
Pokémon Go ’Scorching Steps’ event Field Research and rewards
During the Pokémon Go “Scorching Steps” event, players can engage in both Timed and Field Research tasks focused on hatching eggs to encounter Fire-type Pokémon. The Timed Research involves hatching up to five eggs, rewarding players with encounters of Slugma, Litleo, and a final Turtonator encounter, along with 2,000 XP and 1,500 Stardust. Field Research tasks, obtainable by spinning PokéStops, include hatching eggs and exploring 3 km, with rewards featuring encounters with Slugma, Litleo, and Turtonator, all available in shiny forms during the event. The event also features bonuses such as double candy from hatching eggs and significantly reduced hatch distances, making it easier to complete these tasks and collect rewards before the event ends on June 25, 2024.
Spinning a PokéStop during the event period may yield one of these tasks:
- Hatch an egg (Slugma encounter)
- Hatch 2 eggs (Litleo encounter)
- Hatch 3 eggs (Turtonator encounter)
- Explore 3 km (Slugma or Litleo encounter)
Pokémon Go ’Scorching Steps’ event egg hatches
During the Pokémon Go “Scorching Steps” event, running from June 21 to June 25, 2024, players can hatch a variety of Fire-type Pokémon from Eggs with special bonuses. Larvesta will be available to hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs, with the added excitement of Shiny Larvesta making its debut. Other Pokémon hatching from 2 km Eggs include Growlithe, Slugma, Houndour, and Magby; from 5 km Eggs, Hisuian Growlithe, Darumaka, Litwick, Litleo, and Larvesta; and from 10 km Eggs, Turtonator, Charcadet, and Larvesta. The event offers halved hatch distances for Eggs placed in Incubators, quarter hatch distance for the first three Eggs hatched via the Egg hatching widget, and double Candy from hatching Eggs, enhancing the hatching experience significantly. Additionally, there is an increased chance to encounter and hatch Shiny Slugma and Shiny Litleo during the event.
These Pokémon have a chance to hatch from any eggs obtained during the event:
- Growlithe (2 km)
- Slugma (2 km)
- Houndour (2 km)
- Magby (2 km)
- Hisuian Growlithe (5 km)
- Darumaka (5 km)
- Litwick (5 km)
- Litleo (5 km)
- Larvesta (2, 5, or 10 km)
- Turtonator (10 km)
- Charcadet (10 km)
How can I maximize shiny Larvesta and Volcarona during the event
To maximize your chances of obtaining shiny Larvesta and Volcarona during the Pokémon Go Scorching Sands event, focus on hatching as many 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs as possible, since Larvesta only appears through egg hatches and not in the wild or raids. Use multiple Incubators simultaneously to hatch more eggs quickly, taking advantage of the event’s half-distance hatch bonus to cover more ground efficiently. Stock up on eggs by spinning PokéStops and Gyms frequently.
Since shiny encounters are rare and random, increasing the volume of hatched Larvesta is key to improving your odds. To evolve a shiny Larvesta into shiny Volcarona, you will need 400 Larvesta Candy, which is a high requirement. Make Larvesta your buddy Pokémon to earn candy while walking, catch and transfer extra Larvesta to Professor Willow for candy, and use Pinap Berries to double candy rewards during catches.
In summary:
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Hatch as many eggs as possible using multiple incubators.
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Take advantage of the event’s half egg-hatch distance.
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Spin PokéStops and Gyms to collect eggs.
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Make Larvesta your buddy to earn candy.
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Transfer extra Larvesta for candy.
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Use Pinap Berries to maximize candy from catches.
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Evolve shiny Larvesta once you have 400 candy to get shiny Volcarona.
This approach maximizes both your shiny encounter chances and your ability to evolve Larvesta into Volcarona during the event.
How many Eggs should I hatch daily to improve my shiny Larvesta odds
To improve your odds of hatching a shiny Larvesta during the Scorching Sands event, consider the following:
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Shiny Larvesta has a boosted shiny rate of approximately 1 in 64 (about 1.56%), significantly higher than normal shiny odds for eggs.
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Larvesta appears in 2 km, 5 km, and especially 10 km eggs, with the 10 km eggs offering the best chance due to a smaller, more concentrated egg pool.
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Given the rarity, hatching a large number of eggs is necessary. One player reported hatching over 150 eggs before encountering a shiny Larvesta.
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To maximize chances, aim to hatch as many eggs as possible daily during the event, using multiple incubators and taking advantage of the half-distance hatch bonus to speed up the process.
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There is no fixed “ideal” daily number, but aiming for at least 20-30 eggs per day or more can increase your likelihood over the event duration, considering the shiny odds and egg hatch rates.
In summary, hatch as many 2 km, 5 km, and especially 10 km eggs as you can daily-20 or more is a good target-to maximize your shiny Larvesta odds during the event’s limited window. Persistence and volume are key due to the rarity of shiny Larvesta even with boosted rates.
