r/TheSilphRoad • u/SilphScience Research Group • 13d ago
Megathread - Event Kanto Celebration Event Megathread
Everything you need to know about the event, all in one place. A lot of these pieces will be verified by the Silph Research Group, so throughout the post we'll use the formatting:
- Italics: Reports from comments or single Research Group report
- Bold: Multiple Research Group reports
Also note that (s) will be used for species whose shiny form is available, and (s?) for new shinies that we haven't seen yet.
This verification isn't meant to replace reports here, rather to provide an extra level of verification and depth to the event. Travelers are always welcome to join here and help out with data collection: https://discord.gg/WpAvRRsaRT
Have fun and stay safe this week!
https://pokemongo.com/post/pokemongo-kanto-celebration-2025
Event Date: Tuesday, September 2, 10 am - Sunday, September 7, 2025, 8 pm local time
Bonuses
- One guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokemon
- 3x Mega Evolution duration
- 2x XP for spinning Pokestops
- Special moves available through evolution - Venusaur (Frenzy Plant), Charizard (Blast Burn), Blastoise (Hydro Cannon)
- Snapshot encounters - Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle
- Free exclusive Timed Researches and Collection Challenge(s) available
- Paid Special Research
Boosted Spawns
Here's what is listed in the announcement. Anything else to report?
- Chansey
- Snorlax
- Abra
Please report any other noticeable spawns in the comments!
- Bulbasaur
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Pidgey
- Weedle
- Slowpoke
- Magikarp
- Gastly
Field Research
Just looking for event tasks. You can find the full list here
| Task Text | Reward |
|---|---|
| Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon | 2x Ultra Ball, 5x Great Ball, 10x Pokeball |
| Evolve a Pokemon | 1x Rare Candy |
| Catch 5 Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle | Bulbasaur (s), Squirtle (s) Charmander (s) |
| Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms | 10x Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Mega Energy |
| Mega Evolve a Venusaur, Charizard, or Blastoise | 10,000 XP |
Raid Bosses
You won't see any new bosses until 11:00am local time. Difficulty ratings
| Tier | Raid Bosses |
|---|---|
| 1 | Omanyte (s), Kabuto (s), Staryu (s), Tangela (s) |
| 3 | Pinsir (s), Snorlax (s), Lapras (s) |
| 5 | Palkia (s) |
| Mega | Venusaur (s), Charizard X (s), Charizard Y (s), Blastoise (s) |
Timed Researches
Kanto Celebration - Near and Farfetch'd Timed Research
- Catch 50 Pokemon - 5000 XP
- Use 10 Razz Berries to help Catch Pokemon - 25x Mega Venusaur Energy
- Use 10 Pinap Berries to help Catch Pokemon - 25x Mega Charizard Energy
- Use 10 Nanab Berries to help Catch Pokemon - 25x Mega Blastoise Energy
- Spin 5 Pokestops or Gyms - 10x Ultra Ball
Rewards: Farfetch'd (s) encounter, 5000 Stardust, 5000 XP
Kanto Celebration - Kang You Dig It Timed Research
- Catch 50 Pokemon - 5000 XP
- Earn 5 Hearts with your buddy - 25x Mega Venusaur Energy
- Power up Pokemon 10 Times - 25x Mega Charizard Energy
- Hatch an Egg - 25x Mega Blastoise Energy
- Evolve 3 Pokemon - 10x Ultra Ball
Rewards: Kangaskhan (s) encounter, 5000 Stardust, 5000 XP
Kanto Celebration - Mime Time Timed Research
- Catch 50 Pokemon - 5000 XP
- Make 30 Nice Throws - 25x Mega Venusaur Energy
- Make 15 Great Throws - 25x Mega Charizard Energy
- Make 30 Curveball Throws - 25x Mega Blastoise Energy
- Earn 10000 XP - 10x Ultra Ball
Rewards: Mr. Mime (s) encounter, 5000 Stardust, 5000 XP
Kanto Celebration - Tauros Taming Timed Research
- Catch 50 Pokemon - 5000 XP
- Explore 1km - 25x Mega Venusaur Energy
- Explore 2km - 25x Mega Charizard Energy
- Explore 3km - 25x Mega Blastoise Energy
- Earn 10000 XP - 10x Ultra Ball
Rewards: Tauros (s) encounter, 5000 Stardust, 5000 XP
First Partner Collection Challenge
- Bulbasaur
- Ivysaur (Evolve)
- Venusaur (Evolve)
- Charmander
- Charmeleon (Evolve)
- Charizard (Evolve)
- Squirtle
- Wartortle (Evolve)
- Blastoise (Evolve)
Rewards: 100x Mega Venusaur Energy, 100x Mega Charizard Energy, 100x Mega Blastoise Energy
Kanto Legends (paid special research)
Stage 1
- Catch 151 Pokemon - 2x Silver Pinaps
- Use 151 berries to help catch Pokemon - 2x Golden Razz berries
- Spin 51 Pokestops or gyms - 10000XP
- Gather energy for 15 Power Spots - 10000 stardust
Rewards: ??? encounter, 30x Articuno candy, 3x Articuno XL candy
Stage 2
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Rewards:
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u/mellowyellow1158 Canada 13d ago
Any farmable research for Farfetch'd? Or is it a one and done? Wanted to farm it and Mime this week