Ultra Unlock events in Pokemon GO
Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week
Dragon Week is an exciting event in Pokemon GO that will take place from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). During this week, trainers can look forward to various features and encounters.
Features:
- Increased appearances of Alolan Exeggutor, Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon in the wild.
- Eggs from 7 km will hatch Horsea, Dratini, Trapinch, Swablu, and Bagon. However, Gible and Deino will only hatch from 7 km Eggs if you’re lucky!
- Rayquaza will be available in five-star raids, offering trainers a chance to catch this powerful Dragon and Flying type Pokemon!
- Complete the Timed Research during this week to encounter not just one, but two Deino! Make sure to participate from Friday, July 31, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
- If you’re lucky, you may even stumble upon a Shiny Deino! Keep an eye out for the rare and elusive Shiny forms of Zweilous and Hydreigon as well.
Ultra Unlock Week Two: Enigma Week
Enigma Week follows shortly after Dragon Week, taking place from Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). Get ready for more thrilling adventures during this event!
Features:
- Staryu, Jigglypuff, Clefairy, Lunatone, Solrock, Baltoy, Bronzor, and Elgyem will be more frequently encountered in the wild.
- Expect Cleffa, Igglybuff, Lunatone, Solrock, and Elgyem to hatch from 7 km Eggs throughout the week.
- Raid battles will feature Pokemon such as Bronzong, Claydol, Elgyem, and Unown U, L, T, R, and A.
- Deoxys will be the star of five-star raids, providing trainers with a chance to catch this powerful Psychic type Pokemon. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a rare Shiny Deoxys!
- During Enigma Week, you might also come across a Shiny Staryu. Don’t miss the opportunity to add the stunning Shiny Starmie to your collection!
Ultra Unlock Week Three: Unova Week
The third and final week of the Ultra Unlock event is Unova Week, which will run from Friday, August 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). This week will introduce Pokemon from the Unova region to Pokemon GO for the very first time!
Features:
- Encounter Sewaddle, Cottonee, and other Pokemon from the Unova region with increased frequency in the wild and 7 km Egg hatches. Keep your fingers crossed for an elusive Emolga!
- If you’re in New York City, USA, and the surrounding areas, be on the lookout for Bouffalant as it appears both in the wild and in 7 km Egg hatches.
- Participate in raids to battle and catch Unova region Pokemon such as Roggenrola.
- Genesect will be available in five-star raids, providing an exciting opportunity to capture this powerful Bug and Steel type Pokemon. And who knows, you might even stumble upon a Shiny Genesect!
- Unova Week also brings the chance to encounter a Shiny Roggenrola. Don’t miss out on the stunning Shiny forms of Boldore and Gigalith as well!
Thank you for reading about the thrilling Ultra Unlock events in Pokemon GO! Keep an eye out for further updates and announcements on the Official Pokemon GO blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long do the Ultra Unlock events last?
A: Each Ultra Unlock event lasts for one week, starting from Friday at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7) and ending the following Friday at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).
Q: Can I encounter Shiny Pokemon during the Ultra Unlock events?
A: Yes, there is a chance to encounter Shiny Pokemon during the Ultra Unlock events. Keep an eye out for the unique colorations of various Pokemon species!
Q: Will the featured Pokemon from the Ultra Unlock events still be available after the events end?
A: While some Pokemon may remain more frequent in certain areas, the boosted appearances and exclusive features associated with each Ultra Unlock event will only be available during the designated week.
Q: Do I need to participate in raids to encounter the featured Pokemon during the Ultra Unlock events?
A: Raid battles provide an additional opportunity to encounter certain Pokemon during the Ultra Unlock events. However, many of the featured Pokemon will also appear in the wild and hatch from Eggs, giving trainers multiple ways to encounter them.
Q: Are there any regional-specific Pokemon featured in the Ultra Unlock events?
A: Yes, Bouffalant is a regional-specific Pokemon that will be available during the Unova Week Ultra Unlock event in New York City, USA, and the surrounding areas. Make sure to keep an eye out for this unique Pokemon if you’re in the area!