The Harvest Festival has returned to Pokemon GO, bringing autumn-themed Pokemon and exciting bonuses for all Pokemon trainers to enjoy. Running from November 7 at 10:00 AM until November 12 at 8:00 PM local time, this event offers plenty of opportunities to catch rare Pokemon and stock up on valuable resources. Let’s dive into everything you need to know to make the most of this seasonal celebration.
Harvest Event Highlights and Key Bonuses
The most exciting bonus during this event is the 2x catch candy for all Pokemon. This is perfect timing for building up your candy reserves, especially for rare spawns like Miltank and the event-debuting Shiny Smoliv.
Speaking of shinies, you’ll have an increased chance to encounter Shiny Pumpkaboo during the event. While exact rates aren’t confirmed, previous similar events suggest the odds might be around 1 in 128, making this a great opportunity to hunt for this spooky shiny variant.
Wild Encounters
These are going to be all Wild Pokemon Spawns in the Harvest Festival:
| Pokemon | Image | PVP Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Oddish | Limited | |
| Exeggcute |  |
Low |
| Hoppip |  |
High |
| Sunkern |  |
Low |
| Miltank |  |
Good |
| Zigzagoon |  |
Low |
| Bunnelby |  |
Excellent |
| Pumpkaboo (All Sizes) |  |
Low |
| Smoliv |  |
Low |
| Super Size Pumpkaboo | |
Low |
Several event spawns are powerhouses in the Great League. Hoppip evolves into Jumpluff, currently ranking 23rd in the Great League. Run it with Fairy Wind, Aerial Ace, and Energy Ball for best results. Miltank sits at rank 54, while Bunnelby’s evolution, Diggersby, reaches an impressive rank 7 position, though it requires level 50 for optimal performance.
Mossy Lure Spawns
Mossy Lure Modules get a special event boost, with an increased chance of attracting specific Pokemon including:
| Pokemon | Image |
| Alolan Exeggutor |  |
| Snorlax |  |
| Pumpkaboo | |
| Smoliv | |
Here’s a pro tip: Pumpkaboo spawned from Mossy Lures have a higher chance of being Super Size compared to wild spawns.
Pokemon GO Harvest Festival Research and Rewards
Field Research
Event-themed Field Research tasks will reward you with encounters featuring Pumpkaboo (any size) and Smoliv. During the event, you can get these tasks from PokeStops:
- Use 10 berries to catch Pokemon for a Pumpkaboo encounter
- Catch 10 Pokemon for a Smoliv encounter
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokemon for a Pumpkaboo encounter
Paid Timed Research
For $1.99, trainers can access special timed research focused on Smoliv encounters. The research consists of three steps. Let’s break down what you get:
Step 1
Tasks:
- Catch 3 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Spin 3 PokeStops or Gyms (5 Nanab Berries)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
Step 1 Rewards: 1 Incense, 2,500 XP, 500 Stardust
Step 2
Tasks:
- Catch 3 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Spin 5 PokeStops or Gyms (10 Razz Berries)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
Step 2 Rewards: 1 Mossy Lure Module, 2,500 XP, 500 Stardust
Step 3
Tasks:
- Catch 3 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 5 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Catch 8 Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
- Spin 8 PokeStops or Gyms (15 Pinap Berries)
- Use 15 berries to help catch Pokemon (Smoliv encounter)
Step 3 Rewards: 1 Mossy Lure Module, 1 Lucky Egg, 1,000 Stardust
Consider the value proposition here—the items alone are worth more than $2 in the shop, making this a decent deal if you plan to use them anyway.
Pokemon GO Harvest Festival Collection Challenges and Showcases
The event also features Collection Challenges that reward you with Stardust and Smoliv encounters upon completion. Keep an eye on PokeStops for special Showcases featuring event-themed Pokemon.
Autumn Friends Collection
Catch these Pokemon to earn a Smoliv encounter and 3,000 Stardust:
- Smoliv
- Pumpkaboo
- Miltank
- Exeggcute
- Bunnelby
Pumpkaboo Size Collections
Each size-specific challenge rewards a Smoliv encounter and 1,000 Stardust:
- Small Size Pumpkaboo
- Average Size Pumpkaboo
- Large Size Pumpkaboo
- Super Size Pumpkaboo
Remember to complete event tasks before the deadline on November 12th at 8:00 PM local time. Whether you’re focusing on shiny hunting, PVP resources, or experience grinding, this event offers something for every type of player.