The Legendary Heroes event pays homage to Zacian, a prominent legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It now gives trainers the opportunity to catch a shiny Zacian in Pokémon Go.
Highlights of the Legendary Heroes Event
One of the primary features of the Legendary Heroes event is the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest. This quest offers various paths, making it essential for trainers to select the most suitable option for their gameplay. Your choice will influence the Legendary Heroes Collection Challenges you undertake—either the Sword or Shield path—as well as the types of Incense encounters you experience throughout the event.
Additionally, participants can look forward to completing special research tasks exclusive to the Legendary Heroes event, along with various rewards.
Overview of Collection Challenges
Sword Path Catch Collection Challenge
The Sword Path Catch Collection Challenge can be unlocked by opting for the Sword path in the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest. This challenge is accessible until 8 PM (local time) on October 1st, requiring completion before this deadline to earn rewards.
To succeed in the Sword Path Catch challenge, trainers must capture all listed Pokémon; acquiring them through any other method will not qualify for this challenge.
Pokémon to Catch in the Sword Path:
- Galarian Darumaka: Found in the wild
- Swirlix: Appears through Incense
- Gothita: Acquired via Incense or seasonal field research (Make 10 Nice Throws)
- Seedot: Available via Incense
- Scraggy: Obtainable through Incense or Research Breakthrough
- Grookey: Found in the wild
- Scorbunny: Found in the wild
- Sobble: Found in the wild
Completing this challenge rewards trainers with 1000 XP and an encounter with Skwovet.
Sword Path Trade Collection Challenge
The second challenge within the Sword Path is the Sword Path Trade Collection Challenge. Similar to the previous challenge, completion must occur by October 1st at 8 PM (local time).
Important Note: All Pokémon must be acquired through trading to count toward this challenge. Therefore, teaming up with a player who selected the Shield path is advisable for mutual benefit.
Pokémon to Trade in the Sword Path:
- Spritzee
- Solosis
- Lotad
- Croagunk
Upon finishing this challenge, trainers will earn 5000 XP and an encounter with Larvitar.
Shield Path Catch Collection Challenge
The Shield Path Catch Collection Challenge is the first part of the challenges available for players who choose the Shield path in the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest. As with the others, this challenge is only available until October 1st at 8 PM (local time).
All Pokémon in this challenge must be captured; those obtained through trades will not be counted.
Pokémon to Catch in the Shield Path:
- Galarian Ponyta: Found in the wild
- Spritzee: Appears through Incense
- Solosis: Acquired via Incense or seasonal field research (Make 10 Nice Throws)
- Lotad: Available via Incense
- Croagunk: Found through Incense or seasonal field research (Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon)
- Grookey: Found in the wild
- Scorbunny: Found in the wild
- Sobble: Found in the wild
For completing this challenge, trainers will receive 1000 XP and an encounter with Skwovet.
Shield Path Trade Collection Challenge
The Shield Path Trade Collection Challenge can be accessed by selecting the Shield path in the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest. Completion must take place by 8 PM (local time) on October 1st.
Trainers must remember to trade to acquire the Pokémon in this challenge, making it necessary to collaborate with others who have chosen the Sword path.
Pokémon to Trade in the Shield Path:
- Swirlix
- Gothita
- Seedot
- Scraggy
Completing this challenge will reward trainers with 5000 XP and an encounter with Deino.
Exclusive Field Research Tasks
As part of the Legendary Heroes event, spinning PokéStops may yield special field research tasks. These can be completed even after the event concludes.
Field Research Tasks Include:
- Catch 8 Pokémon: Rewarded with an encounter with Galarian Slowpoke
- Use an Incense: 1500 Stardust or 3 Rare Candies as a reward
- Trade a Pokémon: 1 Rare Candy awarded
Event Details and Features
The Legendary Heroes event concludes on October 1st at 8 PM (local time), featuring special bonuses, such as a 50% reduction in Stardust cost for Special Trades and the ability to evolve Koffings into Galarian Weezing.
Participants can tackle the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest during this event. This quest has branching paths that influence rewards and the Collection Challenges players will face.
Shiny Zacian debuts in Pokémon Go during this event, appearing in five-star raids alongside other notable Pokémon.
Wild Encounters
Throughout the event, trainers will encounter various Pokémon:
- Galarian Ponyta
- Koffing
- Galarian Darumaka
- Grookey
- Scorbunny
- Sobble
- Skwovet
Incense Encounters by Path
Choosing different paths for the Legendary Heroes Timed Research quest affects which Pokémon appear when using Incense.
Sword Path Incense Encounters:
- Seedot
- Scraggy
- Gothita
- Deino
- Swirlix
- Passimian
Shield Path Incense Encounters:
- Larvitar
- Lotad
- Croagunk
- Solosis
- Spritzee
- Oranguru
As you explore the Legendary Heroes event, may you capture many Pokémon and enjoy the encounters special to this occasion!