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Exciting New Pokémon Go Event: High Zaptitude Features Global Challenges!

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Exciting New Pokémon Go Event: High Zaptitude Features Global Challenges!

High Zaptitude highlights Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go, showcasing the new release of Wattrel.

The event, running until Sunday, January 18th at 8 PM (local time), introduces numerous Global Challenges for players to unite and complete specific tasks for exciting rewards.

In addition to these challenges, High Zaptitude research tasks and bonuses are available, featuring the introduction of Shiny Tadbulb!

High Zaptitude Field Research Tasks

Check out the tasks available during the High Zaptitude event:

  • Catch 5 Pokémon - Rewards include Chinchou, Tynamo, or Helioptile encounters.
  • Catch 15 Pokémon - Rewards include Emolga, Yamper, or Tadbulb encounters.
  • TBA - Unlocks after completing a Global Challenge, leading to a Wattrel encounter.
Chinchou and Tynamo add an electrifying flair!

High Zaptitude Bonuses

  • Shiny Tadbulb and Bellibolt introduced!
  • Increased shiny Tadbulb hatching chances.

Don’t miss the ongoing High Zaptitude event, featuring Wattrel! Stay tuned for January event and raid schedules.


Wattrel Debuts in Pokémon Go

Wattrel, along with its evolution, Kilowattrel, makes its debut as part of the High Zaptitude event, both being Electric and Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 9. Interested in adding these to your Pokédex? Refer to our guide on catching Wattrel.

High Zaptitude Wild Pokémon Encounters

Discover Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild during the High Zaptitude event:

  • Pikachu
  • Alolan Geodude
  • Hisuian Voltorb
  • Chinchou
  • Blitzle
  • Emolga
  • Tynamo
  • Helioptile
  • Dedenne
  • Yamper
  • Tadbulb
  • Shinx
  • Wattrel - Unlocks after global challenge completion.

High Zaptitude Global Challenges

Throughout the High Zaptitude event, engaging Global Challenges will be running, with new challenges starting automatically upon the completion of previous ones. Each challenge completed unlocks new community bonuses.

Global Challenge rewards include:

  • Level 1: Double catch XP.
  • Level 2: Double catch Stardust and the debut of Wattrel and its evolution, Kilowattrel.
  • Level 3: Double hatch XP and Double hatch Stardust.

High Zaptitude Eggs

During the High Zaptitude event, 2km eggs may hatch into:

  • Pichu
  • Elekid
  • Tokel
  • Tadbulb

High Zaptitude Pay-to-Play Quest

Players can participate for £1.99, $1.99, or its equivalent in local currency. Note that this fee is non-refundable and cannot be paid using PokéCoins.

  • Rewards must be claimed by January 18th at 8 PM local time.
  • This unlocks a unique bonus: halve hatch distance for eggs placed in incubators during the event.

High Zaptitude Paid Timed Research Step 1 of 2 includes:

  • Catch 5 Pokémon for a Tadbulb encounter.
  • Catch 10 Pokémon for a Tadbulb encounter.
  • Catch 15 Pokémon for a Tadbulb encounter.
  • Explore 1km for a Tadbulb encounter.

Rewards: 9,400 XP, one Incubator, and a Tadbulb encounter.

Be sure to enjoy the thrilling High Zaptitude event!

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