Pokemon Go news: Celebi Research tasks reveal and Regirock Raid countdown

There’s been some big Pokemon Go announcements this week that all dedicated Trainers will want to hear about.

Niantic has revealed that a Pokemon Go Fest reward will be made available to all players, starting next week.

The development team are releasing new Celebi Research Tasks that will make it possible to catch the rare pocket monster.

Celebi has only been available to a small number of players due to it being a Pokemon Go Fest reward.

However, this is all set to change later in August when all players will get a fair chance at grabbing the Mythical Pokemon.

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Niantic has confirmed that Celebi tasks will start appearing on Monday, August 20 and will run for a limited time.

Here’s all the latest details from Niantic, who confirm: “Along the way to discovering Celebi’s time-shifting nature, you’ll encounter tasks that will test your skills as a Trainer.

“Complete tasks to gain XP, receive useful items, and even encounter certain Pokémon on your journey!

“You can begin completing Special Research on Celebi at any time as long as you have done the third group of tasks related to the Special Research on Mew, and actively finish tasks related to both at your own pace!

“For those who have already completed the exclusive Pokémon GO Fest Special Research and have obtained the Time Travel Pokémon, completing this new Special Research will earn you a new bounty of Candy to power up your Celebi.

“The presence of Celebi has also drawn out the appearance of more Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region.

“Plus, Field Research relating to Pokémon discovered in the Johto region will be available throughout this special time. So get into the Johto spirit and get ready for a new adventure!

“Can’t wait to show your love for the Johto region? A new Celebi T-shirt will be available for free in the Style Shop. Plus, Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver Trainer avatar items will also be available in the Style Shop, featuring outfits that unlock according to your Johto medal progress.”

Another big announcement coming today includes the launch of a new raid.

The Regirock Raid is starting tonight and will give players the chance to add the big bulk to their pokedexes.

Regirock will only be taken down by a group of players, and is certainly not a solo effort job.

The powerful raid boss will only be available capture from Gyms for a short amount of time, before being replaced by something new.

From what has been shared already about the Regirock Raids, players will have until September 20 to add it to their collection.

According to guides posted by fans, Fighting Pokemon such as Machamps, Hariyamas and Brelooms are good choices.


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