The start date for the Twinkling Fantasy Event in Pokémon GO is fast approaching. It takes a more whimsical approach and is filled with fun Dragon-types and Fairy-types for you to catch. There are also several shiny variants and the debut of a Pokémon. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the event, so you’re ready to dive in when it starts.
Pokémon GO Twinkling Fantasy Event – Details and Start Date
Twinkling Fantasy is the latest event that is exciting players. It’s time to catch some new Pokémon or shiny variants of the ones you’ve looked for. We will detail all that and everything else that comes with the event.
But first: what is the start date for the Twinkling Fantasy Event in Pokémon GO? It all begins on January 10, 2023, at 8:00 AM. The event will end on January 16, 2023, at 10:00 PM. All times are local times.
You have a good deal of time to get out there and participate in the event when it all starts. Beforehand, let’s check out more details about the event.
Wild Encounters
These Pokémon have an increased chance of appearing in the wild during the event. We will bold the shiny variants.
- Bagon
- Clefable
- Clefairy
- Dedenne
- Deino
- Dratini
- *Goomy*
- Jigglypuff
- Marill
- *Noibat*
- Ralts
- Togetic
- Vibrava
*Once the start date arrives for the Twinkling Fantasy Event in Pokémon GO, you have to luck out to encounter Goomy and Noibat.*
Field Research Task Encounters
There will be Field Research Tasks that are event-themed. Once you complete them, you have an increased chance of encountering these Pokémon. Again, shiny ones are bolded.
- Bagon
- Clefairy
- Dedenne
- Dratini
- *Goomy*
*Yet again, you need some good luck to encounter Goomy during this time.*
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Raids
When the start date comes in Pokémon GO for the Twinkling Fantasy Event, you can also jump into Raids. All of them have a shiny variant.
One-Star Raids:
- Axew
- Deino
- Jigglypuff
- Marill
Three-Star Raids:
- Dedenne
- Druddigon
- Mawile
Five-Star Raids:
- Zekrom
Mega Raids:
As you see, once the start date approaches for the Twinkling Fantasy Event in Pokémon GO, Mega Salamence will make its game debut via Mega Raids. You can encounter it normally or as a shiny.
Event Bonuses
- Trainers Level 31 and up have an increased rate to earn Candy XL for catching Pokémon using Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
- Extra Candy for catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
- 2x XP for catching Pokémon using Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
Collection Challenge
When you complete the event-themed challenge, you will receive the following:
- 50 Salamence Mega Energy
- Charged TM
- Fast TM
Say Cheese!
Finally, in the Twinkling Fantasy Event in Pokémon GO, you can do a fun task. Take a snapshot during the event, and there is a chance you can have a surprise encounter with a Fairy-type or a Dragon-type Pokémon.
So, once January 10, 2023, rolls around, hop into Pokémon GO after 8:00 AM and get started in the event.
Pokémon GO is available on iOS and Android.