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Pokémon GO: March Major Updates and May Classic Community Day Information Summary!This week in Pokémon GO, exciting information has been revealed, including Mega Mewtwo X/Y avatars, a virtual GOPlus feature, and Pokétopia-themed background cards. We also get a sneak peek at the new move 'Blast Burn' data for March's Chimchar Community Day and the star of May's Classic Community Day. Additionally, we've compiled key information you shouldn't miss, such as the return of Zacian, Mega Pikachu, and the debut of Ditto in two special costumes, all set to appear in March.
1. ⚔️ Battle League and Raid Boss Changes
· The Battle League will feature the Great League and Kanto Cup Great League Edition until March 11.
· From March 11 to 18, it will change to the Ultra League and Spring Cup Great League Edition.
· The Spring Cup Great League Edition is for Pokémon with CP 1500 or less, and only Water, Grass, and Fairy type Pokémon can participate. Pokémon like Jumpluff, Roserade, and Bellibolt are prohibited.
· From March 11 to 18, it will change to the Ultra League and Spring Cup Great League Edition.
· The Spring Cup Great League Edition is for Pokémon with CP 1500 or less, and only Water, Grass, and Fairy type Pokémon can participate. Pokémon like Jumpluff, Roserade, and Bellibolt are prohibited.
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1. ⚔️ Battle League and Raid Boss Changes
· The Battle League will feature the Great League and Kanto Cup Great League Edition until March 11.
· From March 11 to 18, it will change to the Ultra League and Spring Cup Great League Edition.
· The Spring Cup Great League Edition is for Pokémon with CP 1500 or less, and only Water, Grass, and Fairy type Pokémon can participate. Pokémon like Jumpluff, Roserade, and Bellibolt are prohibited.
· From March 11 to 18, it will change to the Ultra League and Spring Cup Great League Edition.
· The Spring Cup Great League Edition is for Pokémon with CP 1500 or less, and only Water, Grass, and Fairy type Pokémon can participate. Pokémon like Jumpluff, Roserade, and Bellibolt are prohibited.
01:05 - 02:12
2. 🌟 Legendary, Mega Raid Bosses, and Mega Pikachu Debut
· The Legendary Raid Boss will be replaced by 'Hero of Many Battles' Zacian starting March 11.
· The Mega Raid Boss will be Mega Steelix starting March 11.
· Mega Pikachu will make its first appearance as a Mega Raid Boss starting March 9.
· Mega Raichu, Mega Pikachu's final form, ranks 8th among Electric-type Mega Pokémon. Its practicality is not high, so it's recommended to catch only 1-2 for Pokédex registration.
· The Mega Raid Boss will be Mega Steelix starting March 11.
· Mega Pikachu will make its first appearance as a Mega Raid Boss starting March 9.
· Mega Raichu, Mega Pikachu's final form, ranks 8th among Electric-type Mega Pokémon. Its practicality is not high, so it's recommended to catch only 1-2 for Pokédex registration.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Legendary Raid | From March 11, Hero of Many Battles Zacian (Top priority catch in March) |
| Mega Raid | From March 11, Mega Steelix |
| Mega Raid (New) | From March 9, Mega Pikachu (For Pokédex registration) |
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3. 🗓️ Weekly Events and Bonuses
· Mega Monday (March 9, 6 AM ~ 9 PM): More Energy Points appear in the wild, Energy Points regenerate more frequently, various Mega Bosses appear. 2x GO Points upon completing GOPass tasks.
· Showcase Day (Tuesday): Recommended to participate in Showcases to earn medals.
· Raid Hour (Wednesday, 6 PM ~ 7 PM): Zacian Legendary Raids occur more frequently. Suitable for IV, Shiny Pokémon, and Candy farming.
· GO Battle Day (Thursday): Suitable for PVP players. 4x Stardust for wins, participate in 10 sets (total 50 battles).
· Friends Day (Friday): Trade bonuses. Up to 2 special trades per day.
· Incense & Lure Module Day (Sunday): Incense and all Lure Module effects last twice as long.
· Showcase Day (Tuesday): Recommended to participate in Showcases to earn medals.
· Raid Hour (Wednesday, 6 PM ~ 7 PM): Zacian Legendary Raids occur more frequently. Suitable for IV, Shiny Pokémon, and Candy farming.
· GO Battle Day (Thursday): Suitable for PVP players. 4x Stardust for wins, participate in 10 sets (total 50 battles).
· Friends Day (Friday): Trade bonuses. Up to 2 special trades per day.
· Incense & Lure Module Day (Sunday): Incense and all Lure Module effects last twice as long.
03:16 - 05:44
4. 🎨 Pokémon Pokétopia Collaboration Event (March 10 ~)
· The 'Pokémon Pokétopia' collaboration event begins on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 AM.
· Key Features: Two special costume Dittos debut (encountered randomly in the wild as transformed Pokémon).
· Increased chance of encountering Shiny Sudowoodo and Zorua in the wild.
· Free new Ditto Eyepatch costume item available in the in-game shop.
· Activity-themed Field Research and Timed Research added (Rewards: Stardust, themed Pokémon, stickers, etc.).
· 'Catch Pokémon' themed Collection Challenge returns. Special costume Ditto will transform into other Pokémon and appear more frequently in the wild.
· If you're lucky, you can obtain a special activity-themed background card.
· Bonuses: 2x XP for spinning PokéStops, 10x XP for the first PokéStop spin, increased chance of encountering Shiny Sudowoodo and Zorua.
· 3-Star Raid Bosses: Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite.
· Wild Spawns and Utility:
· Key Hunting Targets: Only catch Shiny Sudowoodo and Zorua if your Pokédex is incomplete. Kanto starter Pokémon have high utility, so it's recommended to aim for 100% IVs or Shiny Pokémon for training. You'll need to catch many wild Pokémon to get the special costume Ditto and limited background cards.
· Key Features: Two special costume Dittos debut (encountered randomly in the wild as transformed Pokémon).
· Increased chance of encountering Shiny Sudowoodo and Zorua in the wild.
· Free new Ditto Eyepatch costume item available in the in-game shop.
· Activity-themed Field Research and Timed Research added (Rewards: Stardust, themed Pokémon, stickers, etc.).
· 'Catch Pokémon' themed Collection Challenge returns. Special costume Ditto will transform into other Pokémon and appear more frequently in the wild.
· If you're lucky, you can obtain a special activity-themed background card.
· Bonuses: 2x XP for spinning PokéStops, 10x XP for the first PokéStop spin, increased chance of encountering Shiny Sudowoodo and Zorua.
· 3-Star Raid Bosses: Lapras, Snorlax, Dragonite.
· Wild Spawns and Utility:
| Pokémon | Utility |
|---|---|
| Bulbasaur (Venusaur) | Suitable for Great/Ultra League, 3rd best Grass-type attacker. |
| Charmander (Charizard) | Suitable for Great/Ultra League. Charizard X: 5th best Fire-type, 34th best Dragon-type. Charizard Y: 2nd best Fire-type, 13th best Flying-type. |
| Squirtle (Blastoise) | Mainstay in Great/Ultra League, 4th best Water-type. |
| Pikachu (Raichu) | Suitable for Great/Ultra League, 46th best Electric-type. Low utility, but Mega Evolution is scheduled for the end of the month, so candy farming is recommended. Prepare for future Mega X/Y forms. |
| Sudowoodo | 41st best Rock-type. Low utility. For Shiny Pokédex completion. |
| Zorua (Zoroark) | Barely suitable for Ultra League, 27th best Dark-type. For Shiny Pokédex completion. |
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5. 🔥 March Chimchar Community Day (March 14)
· Chimchar Community Day will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
· Features: Chimchar will appear in large numbers in the wild, and the appearance rate of new Shiny Pokémon will significantly increase, making it a great opportunity to catch Shiny Pokémon.
· Exclusive Move: Evolve Chimchar into its final form, Infernape, between 2 PM and 9 PM to learn the special move 'Blast Burn'.
· New Move: After the event begins, 'Flame Charge' will be permanently added to Infernape's move pool.
· Infernape Performance: Before learning Blast Burn, Infernape is not suitable for Great, Ultra, or Master League, ranking only 44th among Fire-type attackers. After acquiring Blast Burn, its PVP performance and Fire-type attacker DPS and TDO will significantly improve.
· Flame Charge Data: According to currently released data, it's a low-cost, medium-damage move in PVP, and a high-cost, high-damage move in PVE. It appears to be more suitable for PVP.
· Recommended Strategy: On Community Day, first acquire the exclusive move 'Blast Burn', and consider 'Flame Charge' later.
· Other Bonuses: Activity-themed Field Research and paid Special Research added, Egg Hatch Distance reduced by 1/4, 1 additional special trade (up to 2 per day), Lure Module effects extended by 1 hour (valid from 2 PM to 9 PM).
· Features: Chimchar will appear in large numbers in the wild, and the appearance rate of new Shiny Pokémon will significantly increase, making it a great opportunity to catch Shiny Pokémon.
· Exclusive Move: Evolve Chimchar into its final form, Infernape, between 2 PM and 9 PM to learn the special move 'Blast Burn'.
· New Move: After the event begins, 'Flame Charge' will be permanently added to Infernape's move pool.
· Infernape Performance: Before learning Blast Burn, Infernape is not suitable for Great, Ultra, or Master League, ranking only 44th among Fire-type attackers. After acquiring Blast Burn, its PVP performance and Fire-type attacker DPS and TDO will significantly improve.
· Flame Charge Data: According to currently released data, it's a low-cost, medium-damage move in PVP, and a high-cost, high-damage move in PVE. It appears to be more suitable for PVP.
· Recommended Strategy: On Community Day, first acquire the exclusive move 'Blast Burn', and consider 'Flame Charge' later.
· Other Bonuses: Activity-themed Field Research and paid Special Research added, Egg Hatch Distance reduced by 1/4, 1 additional special trade (up to 2 per day), Lure Module effects extended by 1 hour (valid from 2 PM to 9 PM).
07:24 - 08:37
6. leaked info: Mega Mewtwo, Virtual GOPlus, May Classic Community Day
· Mega Mewtwo X/Y Avatars: Mega Mewtwo X and Y avatars have been added to the game code. This, combined with content on the official GOFest website and Mewtwo-related elements, increases the likelihood of Mega Mewtwo forms appearing at this year's GOFest.
· Virtual GOPlus: 'Virtual GOPlus' game code has been added to game version 0.401.0, and the related code is almost complete. This feature is stated to not require a Bluetooth connection, suggesting that players will be able to enjoy automatic catching and supply collection functions without an actual GOPlus device. It is highly likely to be a paid feature.
· May Classic Community Day Star: The star of May's Classic Community Day has been confirmed as 'Deino'. The exclusive move will be 'Dark Pulse'.
· Virtual GOPlus: 'Virtual GOPlus' game code has been added to game version 0.401.0, and the related code is almost complete. This feature is stated to not require a Bluetooth connection, suggesting that players will be able to enjoy automatic catching and supply collection functions without an actual GOPlus device. It is highly likely to be a paid feature.
· May Classic Community Day Star: The star of May's Classic Community Day has been confirmed as 'Deino'. The exclusive move will be 'Dark Pulse'.