Electric-type Pokémon spark interest in the new Pokémon GO Magnetic Study event

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced! The Magnetic Study event is set to kick off Tuesday, October 15, at 12:00 a.m. and will run to Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time. The following bonuses will be active throughout the event.

• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Magnemite, Shiny Plusle, and Shiny Minun.
• Magnetic Lure Modules are more likely to attract event-themed Pokémon.

In addition, each day will have a special bonus active from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time!

October 15

• 2× XP for catching Pokémon

October 16

• 50% more XP from Raid Battles

October 17

• 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon

Timed Research will also be available each day of the Magnetic Study event. This Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on exploration and catching Pokémon.

October 15

• Encounters with the featured Pokémon of the day: Plusle
• 5,000 XP
• 2,500 Stardust

October 16

• Encounters with the featured Pokémon of the day: Magnemite
• 1 Magnetic Lure Module

October 17

• Encounters with the featured Pokémon of the day: Minun
• 5,000 XP
• 2,500 Stardust

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before 11:59 p.m. local time each day of the Magnetic Study event.

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete certain Field Research tasks.

• Magnemite
• Plusle
• Minun