Trainers, another new event for May is in the works now. Just like in the real world’s nature, certain Pokémon have natural rivalries with each other. Next month, players will get a whole event themed around this concept. In this piece, readers will learn all the details of the Pokémon GO Rivals Week event.

Enjoy a Week Dedicated to Pokémon Rivalries

On May 4, players will be able to partake in Rivals Week. This will focus on the natural tendency between certain Pokémon such as Heatmor and Durant, Zangoose and Seviper, and many more. The event will go on until May 9. Players will get the chance to catch interesting Pokémon and benefit from the event bonuses.

Event Bonuses

• 10× XP from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• 2× Catch Candy
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Zangoose, Seviper, Throh, Sawk, Heatmor, and Durant

Players should take the coming days to plan which Pokémon they’re going to go after more.

Wild Encounters

Alolan Sandshrew*
Mankey*
Poliwag*
Machop*
Gligar*
Ralts*

Trainers will especially want to try for these Pokémon:

Lickitung*
Galarian Stunfisk*

Trainers will also be able to find certain Pokémon in a rivalry on certain days at certain times. They are listed below:

May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
Zangoose and Seviper

May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
Throh and Sawk

May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Heatmor and Durant

They all have a chance to be shiny.

Raid

These Pokémon have chances of showing up in raids:

One-Star Raids
Mankey
Teddiursa
Swinub
Jangmo-o

Three-Star Raids
May 4 at 10:00 a.m. to May 6 at 10:00 a.m.:
Zangoose
Seviper

May 6 at 10:00 a.m. to May 8 at 10:00 a.m.:
Throh
Sawk

May 8 at 10:00 a.m. to May 9 at 8:00 p.m.:
Heatmor
Durant

Finally, know that these Pokémon can also be found shiny.

Conclusion

This is all the important info on Pokémon GO’s Rival Week. There is plenty of time to prepare for this event. Honestly, I would name each member of the rivalries after certain duos: Jason and Freddy, Naruto and Sasuke, Batman and Joker, etc; Get out there and have fun, trainers.

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