Pokemon GO is constantly including both new and recurring events as part of the live-service format of the game. This means that Trainers will always have something new to look forward to, such as an opportunity to catch one of their favorite species, participate in Raids to earn rewards and encounters with special Pokemon, Field Research and Collection Tasks for some handy boosts, PvP or PvE battles, and more.

As part of Pokemon GO's Max Out Season, which began in September 2024, the Legendary Heroes event is available for Trainers to participate in during the last few days of the month. This event features many useful aspects for all players, such as event bonuses to boost their gameplay and rewards, as well as featuring a selection of beloved Pokemon to appear more frequently in the wild - some of which are making their Pokemon GO shiny debut! If you're wondering exactly which Pokemon will be available, and if they have a chance of being shiny, you can find all the relevant information in the guide below.

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The Legendary Heroes event will be live in-game for Pokemon GO players to participate in between the dates of September 26, 2024, and October 1, 2024. During this timeframe, there will be a handful of bonuses that players can take advantage of, as well as a selection of Pokemon that will be up for grabs as wild encounters with increased spawn rates.

Here is a list of all Pokemon featured in the Legendary Heroes event, as well as an indicator of whether they have shiny possibility, and how they can be obtained:

Pokemon

Shiny Chance?

How to Obtain

Galarian Ponyta
  • Yes

  • Wild spawns
  • 1-Star Raids
  • Field Research Tasks (Shield Path)

Koffing
  • Yes

  • Wild spawns

Galarian Darumaka
  • Yes

  • Wild spawns
  • 1-Star Raids
  • Field Research Tasks (Sword Path)

Skwovet
  • Yes

  • Wild spawns
  • Field Research Tasks

Grookey
  • No

  • Wild Spawns

Sobble
  • No

  • Wild Spawns

Scorbunny
  • No

  • Wild Spawns

Seedot
  • Yes

Scraggy
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Sword Path only

Gothita
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Sword Path only

Deino
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Sword Path only

Swirlix
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Sword Path only

Passimian
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Sword Path only

Larvitar
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Shield Path only

Lotad
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Shield Path only

Croagunk
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Shield Path only

Solosis
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Shield Path only

Spritzee
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Shield Path only

Oranguru
  • Yes

  • Incense Encounter - Shield Path only

Goomy
  • Yes

  • 1-Star Raids

Jangmo-o
  • Yes

  • 1-Star Raids

Turtonator
  • Yes

  • 3-Star Raids

Drampa
  • Yes

  • 3-Star Raids

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)
  • Yes - shiny debut!

  • 5-Star Raids

Mega Gardevoir
  • Yes

  • Mega Raids

Galarian Slowpoke
  • Yes

  • Field Research Tasks

Rufflet
  • Yes

  • Field Research Tasks (Sword Path)

Vullaby
  • Yes

  • Field Research Tasks (Shield Path)

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Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
Cross Save
Yes
Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
iOS, Android
Genre(s)
Augmented Reality, RPG
Platforms
ios, andriod
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