Patterns of the Wild
Event · –
Featured Pokemon
Boosted spawns while the event is running
Event bonuses
Active for every trainer while the event runs
Incense will last for two hoursIncreased chance to encounter Pikachu wearing a batik shirt and other event-themed Pokémon while using IncenseIncreased chance to encounter Shiny featured wild Pokémon
Event guide
Patterns of the Wild is an upcoming Pokémon GO event with 11 featured Pokémon. Here's what's actually worth your time, which bonuses to stack, and whether it's worth clearing your schedule for.
What to prioritise
None of the featured Pokémon are meta-defining for PvP or raids, so treat this one as a relaxed collection and shiny-hunting window rather than a build-your-team event.
Bonuses worth using
This event runs one bonus: Incense will last for two hoursIncreased chance to encounter Pikachu wearing a batik shirt and other event-themed Pokémon while using IncenseIncreased chance to encounter Shiny featured wild Pokémon. To squeeze the most out of them, burn Incense and Lures during the window to make the most of the boosted spawns.
Shiny hunting
There are 11 shinies available during this event. Boosted spawn events are among the best shiny-hunting windows in the game, so tap everything you can and keep your Poké Ball stock topped up.
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.