Understanding Adventure Effects in Pokémon Go

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Adventure Effects are exclusive bonuses that specific legendary Pokémon can grant in Pokémon Go. While activating these perks generally requires an investment of Stardust and candy, they deliver distinct advantages both during combat and while exploring the overworld for a limited duration.

Currently, these abilities are restricted to select legendary Pokémon, particularly those with alternative forms. (Though it is hard not to feel for Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, having debuted long before this mechanic ever existed!) Because these effects typically make their grand entrance during major celebrations like annual Go Fest events, they remain exceptionally rare and highly sought after.

The comprehensive directory below outlines every available Adventure Effect in Pokémon Go, detailing their specific gameplay benefits and the prerequisites needed to unlock them.


Complete list of Adventure Effects in Pokémon Go

Depending on the specific bonus, unlocking an Adventure Effect might demand a particular alternate form, the knowledge of a designated charged move, or occasionally both requirements simultaneously. Always double-check your Pokémon’s moveset before initiating form changes or fusion processes if you want to secure the effect.

Furthermore, you can invest additional Stardust, Mega Energy, or candy to prolong the active timeframe of these benefits. Keep in mind, however, that only one Adventure Effect can be operational at any given moment.

[Editor’s note: If you are browsing this guide on a smartphone or mobile device, you may need to swipe horizontally across the table below to view all the details.]

Pokémon

Adventure Effect

Cost

Requirement

Mega Mewtwo X, as seen in Pokémon Go

Mega Mewtwo X

(Dynamic Punch+) Mewtwo unleashes focused physical strikes for 10 minutes. Amplifies damage dealt to Mega-Evolved Pokémon during raids and empowers your own Mega-Evolved partners to shatter two shields simultaneously in Super Mega Raids.

75 Mewtwo Mega Energy X, 5 Mewtwo Candy

Mewtwo with Mega Mewtwo X unlocked

Mega Mewtwo Y, as seen in Pokémon Go

Mega Mewtwo Y

(Future Sight+) Mewtwo radiates concentrated psychic force for 12 minutes, immediately identifying when encountered wild specimens possess exceptional statistics.

75 Mewtwo Mega Energy Y, 5 Mewtwo Candy

Mewtwo with Mega Mewtwo Y unlocked

Origin Forme Dialga, as seen in Pokémon Go

Origin Forme Dialga

(Roar of Time) Warps the fabric of time for 6 minutes. Temporarily halts the countdown timers on Incense, Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and Daily Adventure Incense, effectively stretching their active duration.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Dialga Candy

Origin Forme Dialga knowing the Roar of Time charged move

Origin Forme Palkia, as seen in Pokémon Go

Origin Forme Palkia

(Spacial Rend) Distorts space for a 10-minute span, granting you the ability to detect and engage with wild creatures from an extended distance.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Palkia Candy

Origin Forme Palkia knowing the Spacial Rend charged move

White Kyurem, as seen in Pokémon Go

White Kyurem

(Ice Burn) Envelops the area in a bitter, subzero gale for 10 minutes. Slows down target capture rings during encounters to simplify excellent throw execution while significantly boosting overall catch rates, including when using companion hardware accessories.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Kyurem Candy

Kyurem with the Glaciate charged move fused with Reshiram

Black Kyurem, as seen in Pokémon Go

Black Kyurem

(Freeze Shock) Generates a surge of electrified frost for 10 minutes, freezing wild creatures in place during encounter sequences. Also enhances catch reliability, fully compatible with automated accessory gadgets.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Kyurem Candy

Kyurem with the Glaciate charged move fused with Zekrom

Dusk Mane Necrozma, as seen in Pokémon Go

Dusk Mane Necrozma

(Sunsteel Strike) Casts the brilliant radiance of a meteor for 10 minutes. Draws in species typically found during daylight hours and permits daytime evolutions to occur after dark.

3,000 Stardust, 3 Necrozma Candy

Necrozma fused with Solgaleo

Dawn Wings Necrozma, as seen in Pokémon Go

Dawn Wings Necrozma

(Moongeist Beam) Projects an ethereal, nocturnal ray for 10 minutes. Attracts creatures commonly active during nighttime hours and enables nighttime evolutions to be performed during the day.

3,000 Stardust, 3 Necrozma Candy

Necrozma fused with Lunala

Crowned Sword Zacian, as seen in Pokémon Go

Crowned Sword Zacian

(Behemoth Blade) Zacian brandishes a colossal, legendary blade for 6 minutes. Boosts your team’s offensive output during standard raids and Max Battles.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Zacian Candy

Zacian with the Iron Head charged move shifted into Crowned Sword posture

Crowned Shield Zamazenta, as seen in Pokémon Go

Crowned Shield Zamazenta

(Behemoth Bash) Zamazenta hoists an impenetrable barrier for 6 minutes. Enhances your team’s defensive capabilities during raids and Max Battles.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Zamazenta Candy

Zamazenta with the Iron Head charged move shifted into Crowned Shield posture

Eternatus, as seen in Pokémon Go

Eternatus

(Dynamax Cannon) Unleashes an overwhelming wave of energy for 10 minutes, granting performance bonuses to the Max Moves used by your Max Pokémon alongside Eternatus. Attacks already raised to Max level enjoy substantial power increases.

5,000 Stardust, 5 Eternatus Candy

Eternatus knowing the Dynamax Cannon charged move

Table images: Scopely Explore

 

Source: Polygon

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