Pokémon Go ‘Festival of Lights’ event, Timed Research guide

From Oct. 14-17, catch candy and XP will be doubled during the “Festival of Lights” event. Our guide lists out the perks and the Timed Research Tasks.

By Julia Lee

This article references relevant content from the polygon.com website. Original article link: [https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/2022/10/14/23402926/festival-lights-timed-research-tasks-rewards-morelull-chinhou]

Pokémon Go ‘Festival of Lights’ event, Timed Research guide
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Pokémon Go’s Halloween event for 2022, “Festival of Lights,” has started and runs from Oct. 14-17. The glowing mushroom Pokémon Morelull has been added to the game as part of the event, and lots of warm light-bringing Pokémon will spawn more frequently.

During the event, XP and candy obtained from catching Pokémon is doubled and Chinchou has an increased Shiny rate.

Below we list out the Timed Research tasks, event Field Research, spawns, and other event perks.

Festival of Lights 2022 Timed Research and rewards

Rewards: 2,500 XP, Galarian Ponyta encounter

Rewards: 2,500 XP, Sparkler trainer pose cosmetic

Increased Pokémon spawns for Festival of Lights 2022

Incense Pokémon spawns for Festival of Lights 2022

Festival of Lights 2022 event specific raid targets