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Pokemon GO players are constantly immersed in a world of exciting events, thrilling PvE challenges, and intense PvP battles. The creativity of Niantic developers shines through in their regularly updated themed events, offering an endless array of tasks to conquer. The newest addition to this thrilling lineup is the Hidden Gems Dark Flames event.
Pokemon GO Dark Flames Event: Raid Opportunities, Special Research, Collection Challenge, and More!
Dark Flames: Dark and Fire-type Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
Join the exciting Dark Flames event in Pokemon GO, which offers a multitude of raid opportunities, special research tasks, a collection challenge, and much more! Shiny collectors are in for a treat as they have the chance to catch a Shiny Turtonator during this event. The Dark Flames event began on June 29 at 10 AM Local Time and will conclude on July 2 at 8 PM Local Time. Discover all the details about this thrilling event with this comprehensive guide.
Dark Flames: Dark and Fire-type Timed Research Tasks and Rewards
Once the first step is done, players have the option to select either the Dark-type or Fire-type path. By accomplishing the Pokemon GO Timed Research, players can gain various rewards such as 15,000 XP, a Premium Battle Pass, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon. Additionally, the chosen Timed Research quest will impact the Dark Flames Collection Challenge.
FIRST STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Explore 2km | 10 Poke Balls |
Catch 2 Fire or Dark-type Pokemon | 10 Great Balls |
Catch 10 different Pokemon species | 10 Ultra Balls |
Rewards For Completion | 1,000 Stardust |
DARK TYPE: SECOND STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 20 Dark-type Pokemon | 10 Poke Balls |
Power up 10 Dark-type Pokemon | 10 Pinap Berries |
Take 25 snapshots of wild Dark-type Pokemon | Carvanha Encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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DARK TYPE: THIRD STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Purify 1 Dark-type Shadow Pokemon | 10 Great Balls |
Power up 10 Dark-type Pokemon | Sneasel Encounter |
Evolve 3 Dark-type Pokemon | Shaggy Encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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DARK TYPE: FOURTH STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 20 Dark-type Shadow Pokemon | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
Power up 10 Dark-type Pokemon | 10 Ultra Balls |
Battle in 3 raids | Houndoom encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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FIRE TYPE: SECOND STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 20 Fire-type Pokemon | 10 Poke Balls |
Power up 10 Fire-type Pokemon | 10 Pinap Berries |
Take 25 Snapshots of wild Fire-type Pokemon | Slugma Encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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FIRE TYPE: THIRD STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Purify 1 Fire-type Shadow Pokemon | 10 Great Balls |
Power up 10 Fire-type Pokemon | Marowak Encounter |
Evolve 3 Fire-type Pokemon | Darumaka encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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FIRE TYPE: FOURTH STEP
Timed Research Tasks | Rewards |
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Catch 20 Fire-type Shadow Pokemon | 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
Power up 10 Fire-type Pokemon | 10 Ultra Balls |
Battle in 3 raids | Houndoom encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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Dark Flames Field Research Tasks and Rewards
Pokemon GO has a few Field Research Tasks for the Dark Flames event. Completing these tasks rewards multiple Pokemon encounters to the participants.
Field Research Task | Rewards |
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Catch 5 Fire‑type Pokemon |
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Catch 5 Dark‑type Pokemon |
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Win a raid in under 60 seconds |
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Win three raids | Turtonator Encounter (Shiny Available) |
Dark Flames Collection Challenge
The Dark Flames Collection Challenge's type received is determined by the chosen Timed Research path. Participants who successfully complete the Collection Challenge will be granted 5,000 XP and 100 Pokemon GO Mega Energy specifically for Houndoom. It is crucial to finish this challenge prior to the event's conclusion in order to obtain varying rewards.
will be rewarded to those who choose the Dark-type Branched Timed Research, while the Fire-type Collection Challenge will be given to those who opt for the Fire-type Branched Timed Research.
Poochyena |
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Carvanha |
Houndour |
Stunky |
Litwick |
Mightyena |
Sharpedo |
Incineroar |
Completing this Collection Challenge will reward players with 100 Houndoom Mega Energy and 5000 XP.
Fire-type Collection Challenge
Litten |
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Vulpix |
Houndour |
Numel |
Galarian Zigzagoon |
Ninetales |
Camerupt |
Incineroar |
Completing this Collection Challenge will reward players with 100 Houndoom Mega Energy and 5000 XP.
Dark Flames: All Event Bonuses
Pokemon GO players can enjoy multiple bonuses for the Dark Flames event, and here are all of them:
Players earn 25% more experience points for finishing raids.
Completing raids grants three additional pieces of Candy to trainers.
Trainers at level 31 or higher receive one extra Candy XL for successful raid completion.
Team GO Rocket Grunts will use Fire-type and Dark-type Pokemon more frequently at PokeStops and in balloons.
Pokemon GO Dark Flames Field Research Task Encounters
Field research Task Encounters | Shiny Availability |
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Alolan Meowth | Shiny Available |
Alolan Grimer | Shiny Available |
Alolan Marowak | Shiny Available |
Magmar | Shiny Available |
Sneasel | Shiny Available |
Litwick | Shiny Available |
Turtonator | Shiny Available |
Dark Flames Wild Encounters
Players can encounter multiple wild spawns during the Dark Flames event.
All Wild Encounters | Shiny Availability |
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Vulpix | Shiny Available |
Houndour | Shiny Available |
Poochyena | Shiny Available |
Galarian Zigzagoon | Shiny Available |
Carvanha | Shiny Available |
Numel | Shiny Available |
Stunky | Shiny Unavailable |
Litwick | Shiny Available |
Litten | Shiny Unavailable |
Houndoom Shiny | Shiny Available |
Sableye | Shiny Available |
Dark Flames Raids
One-Star Raid Bosses
One-Star Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
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Sneasel | Shiny Available |
Scraggy | Shiny Unavailable |
Darumaka | Shiny Available |
Deino | Shiny Available |
Three-Star Raid Bosses
Three-Star Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
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Alolan Marowak | Shiny Unavailable |
Flareon | Shiny Unavailable |
Umbreon | Shiny Unavailable |
Turtonator | Shiny Available |
Five-Star Raid Bosses
Five-Star Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
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Heatran | Shiny Available |
Heatran encountered in raids will know the Pokemon GO Charge Attack Magma Storm.
Mega Raid Bosses
Mega-Star Raid Boss | Shiny Availability |
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Mega Sableye | Shiny Available |
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