The Sizeable Surprises event is currently in full swing in Pokémon Go, featuring an increased frequency of XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild. Players can take part in the Sizeable Surprises Collection Challenges and, as always, engage in various event-exclusive field research tasks.
This event introduces four new shiny Pokémon: Wimpod, Golisopod, Celesteela, and Kartana. It’s worth noting that Celesteela and Kartana are region-locked Pokémon that can only be found in five-star raids. Additionally, players will have augmented chances of encountering shiny Wailmer during the event.
Giant Gems Collection Challenge: Pokémon Overview
The Giant Gems Collection Challenge is live until Tuesday, April 9th, at 8 PM (local time). To earn rewards and progress in your Elite Collector Medal, you must capture every Pokémon listed below by the deadline.
Pokémon to Catch
- Wailmer – Wild Encounters
- Mantine – Wild Encounters
- Cetoddle – Wild Encounters
- Onix – Wild Encounters or via event-exclusive field research (Catch 20 Pokémon)
- Snorlax – Wild Encounters, three-star raids, seasonal field research (Win 2 raids), or event-exclusive field research (Catch 20 Pokémon)
Upon completion of this challenge, you will receive 3000 XP, 10 Pinap Berries, and a Wailmer encounter.
Tiny Treasures Collection Challenge: Pokémon Breakdown
Similar to the Giant Gems challenge, the Tiny Treasures Collection Challenge is also available until Tuesday, April 9th, at 8 PM (local time). Ensure to catch every Pokémon on the list below in order to add to your Elite Collector Medal.
Pokémon List
- Wimpod – Wild Encounters or seasonal field research (Catch 7 Pokémon)
- Joltik – Wild Encounters
- Diglett – Wild Encounters or seasonal field research (Make 5 Nice Throws or take 3 snapshots of different Ground-type Pokémon)
- Cutiefly – Wild Encounters or event-exclusive field research (Catch 5 Pokémon)
- Tynamo – Wild Encounters or event-exclusive field research (Catch 5 Pokémon)
Successfully completing this challenge will reward you with 3000 XP, 10 Razz Berries, and a Wimpod encounter.
Event Features: Sizeable Surprises
Throughout the Sizeable Surprises event, players will benefit from several bonuses, running until April 9th at 8 PM (local time). The first bonus awards double XP for catching Pokémon using Nice, Great, or Excellent Throws, though this will not stack with catch XP bonuses from the Community Day Classic on April 7th.
The event’s title reflects an increased chance of encountering both XXS and XXL Pokémon, making it an excellent opportunity to progress your Tiny Pokémon Collector and Jumbo Pokémon Collector Medals. Furthermore, shiny Wailmer appearances are also boosted.
Additionally, the event includes updates to the World of Wonders special research quest.
Increased Wild Encounters
During the Sizeable Surprises event, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently:
- Diglett
- Onix
- Snorlax
- Mantine
- Wailmer
- Joltik
- Tynamo
- Cutiefly
- Wimpod
- Cetoddle
Raids and Research Tasks
The event also sees the launch of shiny versions of Celesteela and Kartana. These Ultra Beasts can only be captured through five-star raids and are regionally exclusive. Players in the Northern Hemisphere can catch Kartana, while those in the Southern Hemisphere can find Celesteela. Utilizing a Remote Raid Pass along with apps like Poke Genie will help in capturing these Pokémon.
Raiding Opportunities
Here’s a breakdown of raiding options during the Sizeable Surprises event:
| One Star | Three Star | Five Star | Mega |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foongus | Alolan Exeggutor | Kartana (Northern Hemisphere) | Mega Charizard X |
| Klink | Galarian Weezing | Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere) | |
| Espurr | Gyarados | ||
| Tadbulb | Snorlax |
Event Exclusive Field Research Tasks
Spinning a PokéStop during the Sizeable Surprises event might yield an event-exclusive task. Although these tasks can be completed later, doing so during the event could be beneficial as they yield Pokémon rewards helpful for completing the above Collection Challenges.
Tasks Overview
- Catch 5 Pokémon – Tynamo or Cutiefly encounter
- Catch 20 Pokémon – Onix or Snorlax encounter
- Catch 3 Wailmer – Wailmer encounter
- Catch 3 Wimpod – Wimpod encounter
- Win a raid – 1 Rare Candy
In Conclusion
Make the most of the Sizeable Surprises event, maximizing your chances of capturing both giant and tiny Pokémon while enjoying the unique rewards available. Happy hunting, and may your Pokédex flourish with a diverse collection!