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Pokemon GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally Dates, Times, Spawns, And Research

Pokemon GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally Dates, Times, Spawns, And Research
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Written by 

Michael Christopher

Published 

18th Feb 2022 17:32

The Pokemon GO Tour Poke Ball Prep Rally event is a precursor to the fast approaching Pokemon GO Tour: Johto, and it's happening to help trainers stock up on supplies for the big show. It will also feature the debut of Hisuian Electrode in Pokemon GO - the evolution to Hisuian Voltorb, introduced with the launch of Pokemon Legends Arceus - and there'll be some boosted spawns and research to go alongside it. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally event.

Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally: Dates and Times

This event is meant to help prepare players for Pokemon GO Tour: Johto, so it’ll run in the week leading up to the grand event on Saturday, February 26. 

The Poke Ball Prep Rally runs from 10 a.m. local time on Friday, February 18, until 8 p.m. on Friday, February 25.

Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally: Wild Spawns

Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally Spawns
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As part of the event, Pokemon that resemble Poke Balls or are generally round in shape will have boosted spawns in the wild. Expect to see more of the following Pokemon: 

  • Kantonian Voltorb
  • Hisuian Voltorb
  • Koffing
  • Marill
  • Wailmer
  • Solosis
  • Foongus
  • Jigglypuff (rare)
  • Kantonian Electrode (rare)
  • Amoonguss (rare)
  • Galarian Stunfisk (rare)

Pokemon GO Hisuian Electrode Debut

Pokemon Go Hisuian Electrode
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Hisuian Voltorb started spawning in Pokemon GO to celebrate the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, but it couldn’t evolve. Now, as part of the Poke Ball Prep Rally, its evolution will finally debut. 

Hisuian Electrode is a Grass/Electric-type, just like its preevolution. To obtain it, you’ll need 50 Voltorb candies. Simply use those 50 candies and evolve Hisuian Voltorb into Hisuian Electrode. Easy!

 

  • If you catch an Electrode with good stats, it can be a great team member in the GO Battle League’s Love Cup, which runs until the 21st. Check out our guide for more team recommendations for the Pokemon GO Love Cup. 

Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally: Timed Research and Field Research Tasks

Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally research
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By completing the Timed Research quests in the event, you’ll earn Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls. This’ll help when completing the Collection Challenges during Pokemon GO Tour: Johto. 

Here are all of the Timed Research tasks and their rewards: 

Step 1

  • Spin a PokeStop or Gym - 3x Poke Ball
  • Complete a Field Research task - 2x Great Ball
  • Send a Gift to a friend - 1x Ultra Ball

Step rewards: 100 Stardust, 100 XP 

Step 2

  • Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms - 6x Poke Ball
  • Complete 3 Field Research Tasks - 4x Great Ball
  • Send 3 Gifts to friends - 3x Ultra Ball

Step rewards: 200 Stardust, 200 XP

Step 3

  • Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms - 9x Poke Ball
  • Complete 5 Field Research tasks - 6x Great Ball
  • Send 5 Gifts to friends - 3x Ultra Ball

Step rewards: 300 Stardust, 300 XP

Step 4

  • Spin 10 PokeStops or Gyms - 20x Poke Ball
  • Complete 10 Field Research tasks - 15x Great Ball
  • Send 10 Gifts to friends - 5x Ultra Ball

Step Rewards: 500 Stardust, 500 XP

There will also be some event-exclusive Field Research tasks to help you stock up on supplies for the Johto Tour. The following tasks are available: 

  • Catch 2 Voltorb - 3x Poke Ball
  • Make 5 Nice Throws - 10x Poke Ball
  • Make 3 Great Throws - 5x Great Ball
  • Make an Excellent Throw - 3x
  • Make 3 Nice Curveball Throws in a row - 3x Pinap Berry
  • Make 4 Great Curveball Throws in a row - 1x Silver Pinap Berry

Pokemon GO Poke Ball Prep Rally: New Avatar Items

Pokemon Go Poke Ball Prep Rally: Avatar Items
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Some people love him, some people hate him, but it can’t be denied that the Ball Guy from Pokemon Sword & Shield left a lasting impact on the fandom. Pokemon GO is recognizing the character’s love for Poke Balls by adding some new avatar items in his image. 

As part of the event, Ball Guy-themed avatar items will be available in the in-game shop. 

We don’t know the prices or the names yet, but it appears that there will be a red collared polo, black shorts, and, of course, the iconic Ball Guy mascot head.

Still need to complete the Gen 4 Pokedex? Check out our guide on how to get Pokemon Go Sinnoh Stones.

 

Michael Christopher
About the author
Michael Christopher
Michael is a long-time journalist who has spent years writing about games and other media. He loves writing about Pokemon, sometimes more so than actually playing it. He also plays a lot of hack 'n slash games, indie platformers, and Stardew Valley.
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