Events are one of the most exciting elements of Pokemon GO and besides raids, one of the few times that one can really feel the community-based elements of the game. It is heartwarming that all of these years later, you can still see a significant number of players out and about participating in Pokemon GO events. The latest upcoming event in Pokemon GO is the Solstice Horizons event. With a range of activities taking place during the event, keep reading to make sure that you make the most out of Solstice Horizons; Pokemon GO’s upcoming event.
Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Wild Pokemon Spawns
Pokemon GO’s Solstice Horizons event will take place from June 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time to June 25, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time. The Solstice theme is back again and brings Lunatone and Solrock back into rotation. With the return of the pair, it is no surprise that Niantic is separating event spawns into day spawns and night spawns.
Here is the complete list of event spawns and what time you can encounter them:
Pokemon Species | Time of Day | Shiny |
Ledyba | Daytime | ★ |
Murkrow | Daytime | ★ |
Solrock | Daytime | ★ |
Drifloon | Daytime | ★ |
Purrloin | Daytime | |
Sewaddle | Daytime | |
Cottonee | Daytime | ★ |
Petilil | Daytime | |
Fomantis | Daytime | ★ (New!) |
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Hisuian Sneasel | Daytime | |
Oddish | Nighttime | ★ |
Spinarak | Nighttime | ★ |
Misdreavus | Nighttime | ★ |
Lunatone | Nighttime | ★ |
Stunky | Nighttime | |
Venipede | Nighttime | ★ |
Foongus | Nighttime | ★ |
Phantump | Nighttime | |
Fomantis | Nighttime | ★ (New!) |
Sneasel | Nighttime | ★ |
Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Event Bonuses and Features
Here is the complete list of event bonuses and features that you can enjoy during the duration of the event:
- 2X Stardust for catching Pokemon.
- Lunatone and Solrock will appear in the wild worldwide.
- Field Research tasks rewarding Fomantis providing a possible shiny chance.
- Event-themed Collection Challenge
- Starry Skies – a free research story for trainers level 5 and up available during the event’s duration.
Pokemon GO Solstice Horizons Event Raid Bosses
Here is the complete list of Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can fight during the duration of the event:
Raid Boss | Tier | Shiny |
Fomantis | One-Star | ★ (New!) |
Rockruff | One-Star | ★ |
Hisuian Sneasel | One-Star | |
Sneasel | One-Star | ★ |
Noctowl | Three-Star | |
Espeon | Three-Star | |
Umbreon | Three-Star | |
Staraptor | Three-Star | |
Nihilego | Five-Star | |
Mega Sceptile | Mega | ★ |
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There you have it! It looks like the Solstice Horizons event is going to be an enjoyable experience! With a free research story, collection challenge, and the chance to find a few more difficult shiny Pokemon, there is something for everyone. I cannot wait to try and catch a shiny Lunatone. It has eluded me consistently. Maybe I will be lucky this time! Another exciting shiny is the new shiny Fomantis. Good luck!
Published: Jun 15, 2023 12:35 pm