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Another week and another event inPokémon GO, but Just My Cup of Tea is not one players will want to miss out on. Headlined by a debuting Pokémon and its evolution, as well as another Shiny version making its first appearance, it’sworth playing across the event’s five-day period. Just My Cup Of Teas is set torun from Tuesday, December 3, at 10 am local time until Saturday, December 7, 8 pm local time.
While there are new bundles available in the shop, the Just My Cup of Tea event has no ticketed portions, meaningall players can take part in every aspect of it. This includes an increase in spawns for certain Pokémon, both in the wild and by using incense. There will also be further research tasks and special raids taking place during the event to keep all trainers busy. TheWild Area Global eventoffered lots of bonuses for players, but Just My Cup of Tea also provides a lot of incentives.
All Pokémon Debuts In Just My Cup Of Tea Event
Two New Debuts And A Shiny First
The main reason that players will be looking to take part in the Just My Cup of TeaPokémon GOevent is to have the first chance to addSinistea to their Pokédex. The Generation 8 Ghost- type Pokémon has a unique look and can befound in One Star Raid Battles.Due to this, it will be easy for players to defeat on their own and should provide plenty of opportunities to catch it.
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You can also get your hands on its evolution, Polteageist, byusing 50 Sinistea candies. While in the original games, both Pokémon had more than one version, with some unique evolution methods, this has not been confirmed yet forPokémon GO. While many are debating ifPokémon GOis still worth playing in 2024, those that are continuing to have new Pokémon to catch.
To evolve Sinistea, you may earn candies by either catching more of them or by using the rare candies item.
The other debut during the event is the firstShiny appearance of Chill Drive Genesect.During the event, the Pokémon returns to 5-Star Raid Battles, and need to be taken on in groups to be able to defeat it. However, once you have, there isa chance that you will encounter the Shiny version, which you can then capture.
Increased Spawns During Just My Cup Of Tea Event
Two Different Ways To Increase Spawns
As with mostPokémon GOevents, certain Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild during it, including some rare spawns. During the event,six Pokémon will appear more often than normal:Slowpoke, Taillow, Slakoth, Duskull, Starly, and Greavard. In addition to this, five have the potential to be their shiny versions, with only Greavard’s Shiny not available.
Incense items lure Pokémon to your location, lasting for 60 minutes each.
On top of the increased spawns, afurther six Pokémon will be attracted to Incenseacross the five days. As a bonus, all six can appear as shiny versions. These areOddish, Miltank, Combee, Gothita, Litwick and Spritzee.While Oddish can often be found in the wild, the other five Pokémon only normally appear during specific events, so if you have missed out before, now is the perfect chance to add them to your Pokédex.
What Else Is Happening During Event?
A Change Of Bonuses In Raids
In addition to the debuts and the increased spawns, all players will receive two further bonuses across the event. Everyone will receive2x friendship bonus damage in raids, which will make tackling Chill Drive Genesect much easier when playing with friends. You will also receive 50% more stardust for any raids that you complete, which will help you increase the CP of your Pokémon.
One and three star raids can only be completed solo, but five star raids, will require more than one player to have a chance of defeating.
On top of the Chill Drive Genesect appearing in 5-star raids, the other raids are changing from the usual rotation for the duration of the event, includingRegidrago from the hardest raids. In 1-star raids, you may find Frillish and Sinistea. While in 3-star raids, Galarian Mr Mime, Braviary, and Bombirdier will all return.
Finally, there will be field research and timed research during the event. While the tasks and rewards haven’t yet been confirmed, it is expected it will present further opportunities to catch some of the Pokémon that are heavily featured during the event. Just My Cup of Tea makes its first outing inPokémon GOand players should use the event to capture the debuting Pokémon and shiny versions.
