Tricky Pokémon event research quest in Pokémon Go explained
Aipoms galore!
It's April Fools day, which means it's time for the Tricky Pokémon event in Pokémon Go!
Not only can you complete the Tricky Pokémon research quest, which is available for a short period after the event, but you can also catch a variety of Pokémon known for their mischievous behaviour. This includes the release of the Shadow version of Aipom.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for Ditto either!
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Tricky Pokémon research quest in Pokémon Go
The Tricky Pokémon research quest in Pokémon is available from Thursday, 1st April to Thursday, 8th April at 11:59pm (local time).
Thankfully the quest only consists of three challenges, which makes it very easy to complete during the set amount of time. We recommend attempting to complete it on Thursday, 1st April as Team Rocket Grunts will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons during this time period.
Here is the Tricky Pokémon research quest step:
'Tricky Pokémon' Step 1 of 1
- Defeat 6 Team Go Rocket Grunts - 100 XP
- Defeat a Team Go Rocket Leader 1 times - 100 XP
- Catch 5 Shadow Pokémon - 100 XP
Rewards: 100 XP, 100 Stardust and a Super Rocket Radar
The Dual Destiny Season is here! It brings the Holiday Part 1 event with it. You can now catch Dynamax Pokémon through Max Battles. First, however, you need to visit Power Spots to collect Max Particles and complete the To the Max! quest. Don't forget to try out Routes, Gift Exchange and Party Play while you're hunting down rare Pokémon, fighting in the Go Battle League or competing in PokéStop Showcases.
Everything else we know about the Tricky Pokémon event in Pokémon Go
Aside from the Tricky Pokémon research quest, there are a number of bonuses which are only available on Thursday, 1st April in Pokémon Go to celebrate April Fools Day.
Team Go Rocket has upped their invasion efforts with their balloons and PokéStop takeovers occurring more frequently. This event also sees the release of Shadow Aipom and you'll definitely be able to catch one, because it will be only Pokémon in the all of the Team Go Rocket Grunt's teams!
Pokémon like Aipom, Croagunk and Purrloin will be appearing more frequently in the wild throughout the day too.
Alongside these Pokémon, you'll also have a higher chance of encountering Ditto; you'll just need to catch the Pokémon it hides itself as until you get lucky! Ditto has also gained the ability to disguise itself as Purrloin - a change which will continue after the event ends.
Finally, the switch timer for the Go Battle League has also been halved, making this a great day to complete some battles.
You'll be able to enjoy this bonus in the Go Battle League till April 5th at the following times:
- 10pm - UK (BST)
- 11pm - Europe (CEST)
- 5pm - US East Coast (EDT)
- 2pm - US West Coast (PDT)
Have fun this April Fools!