Niantic has announced that the Instinctive Hero event will take place from Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon, and Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! Our instincts are telling us that the team leader Spark could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on hatching Pokémon—An Instinctive Hero!

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Trainers! Help out Spark during the An Instinctive Hero event!

Trainers,
A hero is needed once again. Spark is busy running around with his Elekid, so the Team Instinct leader could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on hatching Pokémon—An Instinctive Hero!

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Larvesta will be available to hatch from Eggs! You’ll also be able to hatch Shiny Mantyke—if you’re lucky!

An Instinctive Hero

Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Larvesta and Volcarona debut

Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon, and Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! Starting with this event, Larvesta will be available to hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.


You can use 400 Larvesta Candy to evolve Larvesta into Volcarona.

Event Bonuses

: Increased chance of hatching Shiny Pokémon from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.
: 2× XP for hatching Pokémon.
: 2× Stardust for hatching Pokémon.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.


The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Mantyke—if you’re lucky!


Mime Jr. , Happiny , Mantyke , Timburr , Karrablast , Axew , Shelmet , Goomy
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Special Research story—An Instinctive Hero

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


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

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


Magneton, Chansey , Electabuzz , Magmar , Snorlax , Mantine , Chimecho

: 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/an-instinctive-hero/