Harvest Festival: Taken Over
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Featured Pokemon
Boosted spawns while the event is running
Event bonuses
Active for every trainer while the event runs
Increased chance to encounter Shiny SlugmaMore Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloonsUse a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow PokémonWider Attack, Defense, and HP variance for Pokémon caught in one-star and three-star Shadow Raids during the event
Event guide
Harvest Festival: Taken Over is an upcoming Pokémon GO event with 4 featured Pokémon. This guide covers the priority targets, the bonuses worth using, and whether it earns a spot on your calendar.
What to prioritise
This is more of a casual, collection-focused event than a competitive one — there's nothing here that'll shake up your raid or PvP roster, so play it for the shinies and the fun.
Bonuses worth using
This event runs one bonus: Increased chance to encounter Shiny SlugmaMore Team GO Rocket appearances at PokéStops and in balloonsUse a Charged TM to remove Frustration from Shadow PokémonWider Attack, Defense, and HP variance for Pokémon caught in one-star and three-star Shadow Raids during the event. Check the full list below and plan your session around the ones that match your goals.
Shiny hunting
With 4 shiny forms in the pool, this is a solid shiny-hunting opportunity — increased spawns mean more checks per hour, so prioritise volume and don't skip the ones you already have.
Is it worth your time?
Optional, but nice for collectors. Nothing here is essential for your competitive roster, but the shiny odds and featured spawns make it a pleasant, low-pressure window. Set a reminder so you don't miss the start.
Event details sourced from the official announcement and cross-checked against the in-game news feed.