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It’s time to be a hero once again—Candela needs your help with some research! Are you ready to rise to the challenge and be A Valorous Hero?

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Trainers! Help out Candela during the upcoming A Valorous Hero event!

Trainers,
When a friend needs a hero, will you rise to the occasion? Candela may be a strong Trainer, but the Team Valor leader could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on powering up and battling Pokémon—A Valorous Hero!

Mega Pinsir will also make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tapu Fini—if you’re lucky!

A Valorous Hero

Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Pinsir debut

Mega Pinsir will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!

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Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: Trainers level 31 and above will have twice the chance to obtain Candy XL from catching Pokémon.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Tapu Fini—if you’re lucky!

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One-star raids: Hisuian Growlithe, Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Hoothoot Shiny Icon
Three-star raids: Galarian Stunfisk Shiny Icon, Druddigon Shiny Icon, Hisuian Braviary Shiny Icon, Hisuian Avalugg Shiny Icon
Five-star raids: Tapu Fini Shiny Icon
Mega Raids: Mega Pinsir Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Special Research story—A Valorous Hero

Special Research featuring the Team Valor leader, Candela, will be available! Trainers who complete the research will be rewarded with an encounter with Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory! This is the only way to encounter Ponyta wearing a Candela-themed accessory during this Season.

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Timed Research

Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete Timed Research to earn a Fast TM and a Charged TM.

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research to earn Stardust, Revives, Hyper Potions, and an encounter with Ponyta!

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Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

Free Special Research will be available for Trainers throughout Season 10: Rising Heroes! Spend some time helping out Professor Willow to see what surprises you can discover!

The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season 10: Rising Heroes on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/a-valorous-hero/
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