Pokémon Go ‘Crackling Voltage’ event guide

Pokémon Go is boosting spawns of electric-type Pokémon from Jan. 27 until Feb. 5 2023, and adding shiny Heliolisk and shiny Tapu Koko to the game.

By Julia Lee

This article references relevant content from the polygon.com website. Original article link: [https://www.polygon.com/pokemon-go-guide/23573196/crackling-voltage-event-shiny-heliolisk-field-research]

Pokémon Go ‘Crackling Voltage’ event guide
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Pokémon Go is having an electric-themed event, “Cracking Voltage” from Jan. 27 until Feb. 5.

The meat of this event is the Team Go Rocket takeover portion of it, which starts on Feb. 1 at 12 a.m. in your local time, which introduces new leader teams and Giovanni quest Shadowy Skirmishes, with the latter having a chance to get a Shadow Registeel.

During that time, Team Go Rocket members will appear more frequently, and you’ll be able to use a Charged TM to remove the attack Frustration from Shadow Pokémon.

The event also adds shiny Helioptile and shiny Tapu Koko to the game.

Regular and shiny Helioptile and Heliolisk, both which of turn orange with yellow and black accents.
Shiny Tapu Koko with its normal version. Shiny Tapu Koko gets a black shell with light orange accents.

You can see all the other bonuses available below.

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