Pokemon GO 'Charge Up!' Electric Event Guide
By Jack O'Dwyer
Pokemon GO's first ever electric-type event, "Charge Up!" is set to begin on Tuesday, March 16.
Niantic Labs announced another installation into its type-exclusive event line-up: Charge Up! featuring electric-types. During the event, trainers will be able to catch the newly introduced Tynamo and Therian-Forme Thundrus, as well as flesh out their electric-type entries in their PokeDex. Mega Manectric will also be making its first appearance, becoming the tenth Pokemon with an available mega-evolution in-game.
It appears that after a few months of rest, Giovanni and his Grunts are up to no good once again! Early investigations into Giovanni’s movements suggest he’ll be using these Shadow Legendary Pokémon at different times. pic.twitter.com/wPrs3hJk49
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) March 16, 2021
Pokemon GO 'Charge Up!' Electric Event Guide
The Charge Up! event will run from 10 a.m. on March 16 to 8 pm. on March 22, local time. Much like other type-centric events, it will exclusively focus on electric-type Pokemon.
Electric-types will be appearing in the wild at a much higher rate. The most notable of these mentioned is Tynamo, which will be making its first ever appearance in the game. Additionally, several electric-types have been added to 5 k.m. eggs, including Pichu, Shinx, Electrike, and Joltik.
New Timed Research will be available and will center around powering-up or evolving electric-types.
Additionally, trainers will have a higher chance of receiving evolutionary items through gifts for the duration of the event.
Raid Boss Additions
One-star raids will now include Voltorb, Shinx, Blitzle, Klink, and Tynamo.
Three-star raids will feature Alolan Raichu, Alolan Graveler, Magneton, and Ampharos.
Therian-Forme Thundrus will debut in five-star raids.
Mega Manetric will debut in mega raids alongside Mega Houndoom and Mega Abomasnow.
More information about the event can be found on the official Pokemon GO news blog.