Pokemon GO developers Niantic update events regularly to ensure that the gameplay remains engaging for players. As part of Season 10, the Water Festival: Beach Week returns to the platform with several rewards and tasks. There are numerous new Pocket Monster debuts and opportunities to catch multiple Shiny Pokemon.
The Pokemon GO Water Festival: Beach Week features numerous Raid Bosses, ranging from One-star to Mega Raids. Players can also get their hands on Sandygast, Palossand, and Shiny Clauncher for the first time in the game. The event starts on June 6 at 10 AM and ends on June 12 at 8 PM, local time. Here is everything players need to know before participating in Pokemon GO‘s Water Festival: Beach Week event.
Pokemon GO Water Festival: All Field Research Tasks, Rewards & Encounters
Niantic has decided to debut two new Pokemon, Sandygast and Palossand. Pokemon GO players can also get a Shiny Palossand during the Water Festival. While Sandygast is available as a Field Research task encounter and a One-star Raid boss, players will need to evolve Sandygast to get their hands on Palossand or its shiny variant. It’s also worth noting that evolving Sandygast into Palossand requires 50 Sandygast Candy. As the event bonus, players can enjoy the extended 4× duration of Rainy Lure.
When it comes to the Water Festival Field Research, there are 7 tasks in total. Completing them will generously reward participants and here are all the tasks along with their respective rewards.
Pokemon GO Water Festival: Field Research Tasks
Field Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 5 Water‑type Pokemon |
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Catch 15 Water‑type Pokemon | Frillish encounter (Shiny Available) |
Catch 25 Water‑type Pokemon | Sandygast encounter (Shiny Unavailable) |
Make 5 Nice Throws | Clauncher encounter (Shiny Available) |
Make 5 Great Throws | Binacle encounter (Shiny Available) |
Make 10 Great Throws |
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Hatch an Egg | Scarf Lapras encounter (Shiny Available) |
Pokemon GO Water Festival: All Timed Research Tasks, Rewards & Encounters
Players can unlock event-specific Timed Research by paying 5 USD (or the equivalent amount in their local currency). The Timed Research Ticket is only available from the in-game shop from 10 AM on June 6 to 8 PM on June 11, local time. Sadly, players cannot use their PokeCoins to buy Tickets. Since the Water Festival Timed Research has an expiration date, the tasks and rewards will be unavailable after 8 PM on June 12, local time. That said, here are all the Timed Research Tasks and Rewards for Pokemon GO‘s Water Festival.
STEP ONE
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 10 Water-type Pokemon | 1000 x Stardust |
Make 5 Nice Throws | 10 x Poke Ball |
Transfer 5 Pocket Monsters | 5 x Great Ball |
Use 5 Berries while catching Pokemon | 10 x Razz Berry |
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STEP TWO
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 15 Water-type Pocket Monsters | 1000 x Stardust |
Make 5 Great Throws | 15 x Poke Ball |
Transfer 10 Pocket Monsters | 10 x Great Ball |
Use 10 Berries while catching Pokemon | 5 x Pinap Berry |
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Players should also note that trainers at a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher in Pokemon GO can buy and send tickets to any of their in-game friends. All purchases are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the Terms of Service), though, including ones made for others.
Pokemon GO Water Festival: Global Challenge Goal and Bonuses
Global challenges are a special occurrence in Pokemon GO, and the same is true with the Water Festival. This event offers a worldwide challenge with the goal of achieving 300 million Nice Throws. It will take quite a lot of time to complete, but the Pokemon GO Global Challenge reward bonus is pretty generous.
All Global Challenge Bonuses
- Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws have a chance to grant increased Candy.
- Trainers at level 31 and above have a higher chance of obtaining Candy XL upon successfully capturing Pokemon using Nice, Great, or Excellent Throws.
Pokemon GO Water Festival: Spotlight Hour
In honor of the Pokemon GO Water Festival, a special Spotlight Hour is set for players to enjoy. The themed mini-event starts on June 6, running from 6 PM to 7 PM. The themed Spotlight Hour rewards 3x XP for each Pokemon caught. Here are all the Pocket Monsters featured in it.
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
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Krabby | Shiny Available |
Kabuto | Shiny Available |
Corphish | Shiny Available |
Clauncher | Shiny Available |
Crabrawler | Shiny Unavailable |
Pokemon GO Water Festival: All Wild Pokemon Encounters
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
|---|---|
Tentacool | Shiny Available |
Shellder | Shiny Available |
Krabby | Shiny Available |
Alolan Exeggutor | Shiny Available |
Horsea | Shiny Available |
Staryu | Shiny Available |
Marill | Shiny Available |
Wingull | Shiny Available |
Wailmer | Shiny Available |
Spheal | Shiny Available |
Finneon | Shiny Available |
Dwebble | Shiny Available |
Frillish | Shiny Available |
Clauncher | Shiny Available |
Mantine | Shiny Available |
Popplio | Shiny Unavailable |
Pokemon GO Water Festival: One-Star to Mega Raids
One-star Raid Bosses
Pokemon | Shiny Availability |
|---|---|
Alolan Diglett | Shiny Available |
Hisuian Qwilfish | Shiny Unavailable |
Carvanha | Shiny Available |
Feebas | Shiny Available |
Sandygast | Shiny Unavailable |
Three-star Raid Bosses
3-star Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
|---|---|
Blastoise | Shiny Available |
Gyarados | Shiny Available |
Lapras wearing a scarf | Shiny Available |
Alomomola | Shiny Available |
Region-Specific Five-star Raid Bosses
5-star Raid Boss | Region | Shiny Availability |
|---|---|---|
Uxie | Asia-Pacific | Shiny Available |
Mesprit | Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India | Shiny Available |
Azelf | Americas and Greenland | Shiny Available |
Mega Raid Boss
Mega Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
|---|---|
Mega Swampert | Shiny Available |
Pokemon GO is available now for Android and iOS devices as a free download.