Trainers who enjoy collecting cute looking creatures in
Pokémon Go will be glad to learn that one of the most adorable Pokémon of them all will be added to the game this Sunday, along with its own set of Special Research tasks.
The limited research tasks featured this Sunday will allow trainers to encounter the chinchilla Pokémon, Minccino. Many fans of the franchise consider it to be among the most adorable creatures, so this will be one worth capturing.
For shiny hunters, there will be no need to wait as lucky players may be able to encounter a shiny one during this event! Minccino will also be hatching from 5 km eggs and continue to do so after the event has ended. The event itself takes place this Sunday, February 2nd from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Take a look below at the full list of features for the
Pokémon Go Minccino Limited Research Day.
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Field Research: Minccino Limited Research tasks will allow you to encounter Minccino.
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Pokémon that fit the theme of the Year of the Rat will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Look out for Rattata, Raticate, Pikachu, Sandshrew, Nidoran (female), Nidoran (male), Sentret, Marill, Zigzagoon, Plusle, Minun, Bidoof, and Patrat.
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Minccino in 5 km Eggs: Minccino will be hatching more frequently from 5 km Eggs. After the event ends, Minccino will continue to be available in 5 km Eggs.
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Shiny Minccino will be available! If you’re lucky, you might encounter one!
What do you guys think? Will you be heading out this weekend to try to add Minccino to your dex?
Have you tried the new
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature yet? Your Pokémon companion can now join you on the map bringing along a bevy of features such as feeding your friend and having them join you when capturing.
Check out the full trailer for the
Pokémon Go Buddy Adventure feature in below!
Experience Pokémon in the real world with Pokémon Go! You never forget your first Pokémon partner. Share your journey with it again with the new Pokémon GO Buddy Adventure feature!
Pokémon Go is currently available on iOS and Android.