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Shiny Cryogonal Debuts In Pokémon GO Catch Mastery Event

Niantic has announced Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Ice which sees the Shiny release of Cryogonal and boosted Shiny rates for some spawns.



Article Summary

  • Shiny Cryogonal makes a frosty debut in Pokémon GO Catch Mastery: Ice event.
  • Experience increased Shiny rates for Cryogonal, Snorunt, and Bergmite during the event.
  • Unlock up to 80 Cryogonal encounters through free and paid Timed Research quests.
  • Enhance your throw skills with double XP and Field Research tasks for Ice-types.

For the past few years since its release, Cryogonal has been one of the rarest encounters in Pokémon GO. Now, Niantic has announced the release of Shiny Cryogonal with a boosted Shiny rate through an event called Catch Mastery: Ice. This event will offer free-to-play Trainers a total of 40 possible Cryogonal encounters through a free Timed Research questline. Trainers willing to spend money on Pokémon GO can purchase an additional Timed Research for $2 USD that offers 40 more encounters with this rare Pokémon. Let's take a look at the full details of the event.

Cryogonal in Pokémon GO. Credit: Niantic
Cryogonal in Pokémon GO. Credit: Niantic

Here's what's happening for the Catch Mastery: Ice event in Pokémon GO:

  • Date and time: Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
  • New Shiny Pokémon: Cryogonal will be able to be encountered in its Shiny form for the first time.
  • Wild Spawns: Snorunt (can be Shiny) and Bergmite (can be Shiny) will appear more frequently in the wild.
  • Shiny odds: Snorunt, Bergmite, and Cryogonal will have an increased Shiny rate.
  • Timed Research: Niantic offers 40 possible Cryogonal encounters with ten sets of Timed Research tasks asking Trainers to catch Ice-type Pokémon.
  • Paid Timed Research: There is an additional $2 USD Timed Research that will lead to 40 more Cryogonal encounters.
  • Field Research: Tasks focusing on Poké Ball-throwing accuracy will lead to encounters with Cyrogonal.
  • Event bonus:
    • 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.

Here are the events coming to Pokémon GO for the rest of the month:

  • December 5th – December 8th, 2023: Along the Routes
  • December 9th, 2023: Catch Mystery: Ice
  • December 11th – December 15th, 2023: Adamant Time
  • December 16th – December 17th, 2023: Community Day Recap
  • December 18th – December 25th, 2023: Winter Holiday Part 1
  • December 23rd, 2023: Wyrdeer Raid Day
  • December 23rd – December 24th, 2023: Winter Wonderland
  • December 25th – December 31st, 2023: Winter Holiday Part 2

The Along the Routes event is still live in Pokémon GO and focuses on the Shiny release of Hisuian Sneasel.


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