Essential guide to Pokemon GO’s Hoenn Celebration Event with raid strategies and collection tips
Hoenn Celebration Event Features
Pokemon GO’s road to the Kanto Tour heats up with this week’s spotlight on the Hoenn region, bringing fresh opportunities to expand your Pokedex.
The fifth anniversary celebration shifts focus to Hoenn after successful Sinnoh week, featuring Generation III Pokemon across all gameplay systems.
From January 19-24, trainers can enjoy:
- Boosted spawns for starters Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip plus regional favorites like Aron and Bagon
- 5km eggs containing rare Hoenn species including Lileep and Beldum
- Special Field Research tasks rewarding encounters with Plusle, Minun, and Wailmer
- Dramatically increased Shiny Aron appearances throughout the event
Hoenn Raid Battles
Raid rotations feature Hoenn’s most powerful Pokemon across all difficulty tiers:
- Beginner Raids (1★): Ideal for farming candy – Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Ralts, Aron, Bagon
- Intermediate Raids (3★): Bring fighting types for Absol, psychic for Grumpig
- Legendary Raids (5★): Kyogre (weak to grass/electric) and Groudon (weak to water/grass)
Pro Tip: Coordinate with local groups for five-star raids – these weather-altering legendaries require 3-5 trainers minimum.
Hoenn Collection Challenge
This week’s challenge requires capturing nine Hoenn natives:
- Starters: Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip
- Wild finds: Nincada, Nosepass, Aron
- Version exclusives: Plusle and Minun
- Dragon-type: Bagon
Strategy: Prioritize Plusle/Minun from Field Research while hunting Aron spawns for shiny chances. Silver Pinap Berries triple candy when catching evolved forms.
Advanced Event Strategies
Maximizing Your Hoenn Week
- Shiny Hunting: Focus on cluster spawn areas and use Incense during event hours (10am-8pm)
- Stardust Farming: Complete all “Catch 10 Pokemon” tasks for 1,000 Stardust each
- Egg Optimization: Hatch 5km eggs during bonus periods for double candy
- Common Mistake: Don’t waste raid passes on 1-star raids – wild spawns offer the same Pokemon
Remember: The Johto celebration begins January 26, so conserve some resources for next week’s event.
No reproduction without permission：SeeYouSoon Game Club » Pokemon GO Hoenn event: date & time, Shiny Rayquaza, Kyogre & Groudon raids Essential guide to Pokemon GO's Hoenn Celebration Event with raid strategies and collection tips