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Shiny Skrelp Goes Worldwide In Pokémon GO For Noxious Swamp

Shiny Skrelp arrives for all players in Pokémon GO following its Pokémon GO Fest 2023: NYC debut during the Noxious Swamp event.

Niantic celebrates Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City with a global event this weekend, which brings Shiny Skrelp worldwide. Let's get into the details.

Here's what's happening for the Noxious Swamp event in Pokémon GO:

• Date and time: Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time
• Shiny Pokémon debut: Shiny Skrelp, which releases Friday at Pokémon GO Fest 2023 New York City, will make its worldwide debut during this Poison-type and Dragon-type event.
• Wild spawns: Zubat, Venonat, Tentacool, Dratini, Surskit, Gulpin, Skorupi, Axew, Skrelp, Tyrunt, and Noibat. I love that we aren't seeing any of these, especially Tyrunt, which just got a Shiny release. during last month's Adventure Week 2023 event, listed as rare "If you're lucky…" spawns.
• Raids:
  • Tier One: Grimer, Alolan Grimer, Hisuian Qwilfish, Hisuian Sneasel.
  • Tier Three: Galarian Weezing, Druddigon, Turtinator. I'm grateful for another shot at raiding for Shiny Turtinator.
  • Tier Five: Xerneas, Yveltal
  • Mega Raids: Mega Salamence
• Shadow Raids:
  • Tier One: Shadow Zubat, Shadow Houndour, Shadow Pidove
  • Tier Three: Shadow Nidoran (Shiny-capable), Shadow Onix, Shadow Sneasel (Shiny-capable)
• Bonus Features:
  • Double Catch Candy
  • Team GO Rocket balloons appear more frequently
  • Extra Raid Pass for spinning Gym Photo Discs
• Field Research task encounters:  Grimer, Dratini, Trapinch, Skrelp, Noibat, and Mareanie.
• Timed Research: Niantic writes:
  • Timed Research will also be available at no cost. This Timed Research includes tasks focused on raiding and will award encounters with Poison- and Dragon-type Pokémon, including Jangmo-o. Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time."

Details for the Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City in-person events include:

• Tickets purchased for in-person events include both the Park Experience and the City Experience
• The Park Experience leads to a choice between Morning Park Experience and Afternoon Park Experience
• Optional add-ons include:
  • Raid Lover bonuses from Friday to Sunday include:
    • Up to 18 free Raid Passes per day from Gyms
    • 6 additional Candy for catching Pokémon in Tier Five and Mega Raids
    • Three additional Candy XL from catching Pokémon in Tier Five and Mega Raids
  • Egg-Thustiast bonuses from Friday to Sunday include:
    • 1/4 Egg Hatch distance
    • Increased chance of receiving 10KM Eggs
    • Triple Hatch XP
    • Triple Hatch Stardust
    • Triple Hatch Candy
• Citywide Gameplay
• T-Shirt Pre-Order

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