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‘Pokémon GO’ Fans Officially Have 24 Hours to Catch a Major Pokémon
Pokémon GO’s Phantump Catch Mastery event will give players 24 hours to seek the featured Ghost-type Pokémon and its Shiny variant. It matters because Shiny Phantump encounters will be more likely, but the event is brief and all timed research must be completed before it ends.
The event runs on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Nice Throws or better will award double XP and increased Candy, while Field Research and free Timed Research provide encounters with Phantump, Cherubi and Drifloon; a $1.99 paid research ticket offers additional rewards and encounters, and a separate $1.99 Web Store ticket box includes two Rare Candies.
In short
- Phantump Catch Mastery runs for ten hours on 26 September.
- Shiny Phantump encounters will be boosted.
- Research and Nice Throws provide extra rewards.
Explained simply
Pokémon GO is a mobile game where players catch virtual creatures called Pokémon by exploring outdoors with their phones. The game regularly holds short-term events featuring particular Pokémon that appear more frequently and offer bonus rewards. This event centres on a Pokémon called Phantump.
Players particularly prize rare colour variations of Pokémon known as "Shiny" versions, which are difficult to find and require considerable effort to collect. This event significantly increases the chances of encountering a Shiny Phantump compared to normal gameplay. These rare variants are among the game's most sought-after collectibles.
The event lasts only 24 hours, which means players must participate quickly to complete the special tasks and earn the associated bonuses. Some rewards are available to all players for free, whilst additional items and encounters can be obtained through optional purchases.