A Pokemon Go January 2019 Feebas timed event is due to land in Niantic’s smartphone hit very soon. Coming hot off the heels of the recent January research field tasks, you could earn yourself a shiny Feebas if you’re lucky. Here’s the Pokemon Go January 2019 Feebas timed event release date, what it is, and more.
Pokemon Go January 2019 Feebas timed event explained
As announced by Niantic in a blog post on January 10, Feebas-themed limited research tasks are coming to Pokemon Go. These time-sensitive events usually give players a couple of extra challenges to complete in-game and, providing you complete them all, you’ll have a better chance of encountering a shiny Pokemon.
Pokemon Go January 2019 Feebas timed event release date
The timed event will be a three-hour limited challenge, and when it begins and ends is based on where you live. Pokemon Go players who live in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India will be able to take part on Saturday, January 19, from 10 AM GMT to 1 PM GMT (10 AM to 1 PM UTC).
If you reside in North or South America, or Greeland strangely enough, the event will occur between 11 AM PST and 2 PM PST (2 PM to 5 PM EST). Finally, people living in Asia or around the Pacific Ocean can take part between 12 PM and 3 PM JST.
How do I complete challenges in the Pokemon Go January 2019 Feebas timed event?
To complete tasks in the Pokemon Go January 2019 Feebas timed event, you must first head to a Pokestop. These are any number of landmarks, buildings, and more across the globe. Once you find one, spin the Pokedisc to unlock the challenges.
Complete all of the limited research field tasks and your encounters with Feebas will increase. This will even give you a better chance to come across a shiny one, so make sure you have Pokeballs ready to claim yours. Niantic have stated that Feebas migrate frequently during these challenges, so stay on the move to ensure your encounters are as plentiful as possible. Good luck!
