Pokémon Go is kicking off the new year with a brand new event that celebrates the debut of Dusk Form Lycanroc, the Wolf Pokémon. The Lustrous Odyssey event will run from January 6 to January 10, 2024, and will feature various bonuses, raids, eggs, research, and more. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting event.
Dusk Form Lycanroc is a new form of Lycanroc that was introduced in the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon games. It has a unique appearance and moveset that differs from the Midday Form and Midnight Form of Lycanroc. In Pokémon Go, Dusk Form Lycanroc will make its first appearance in the Lustrous Odyssey event.
To get Dusk Form Lycanroc, you will need to hatch or encounter a Rockruff that has a chance to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. Not all Rockruff will be able to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc, so you will need to check their evolution screen before evolving them. You can find Rockruff in the wild, in 1-star raids, in 2 km and 7 km eggs, and as a reward from field research and special research tasks.
What are the bonuses and features of the Lustrous Odyssey event
The Lustrous Odyssey event will offer several bonuses and features for Pokémon Go players. Here are some of them:
- Your buddy Pokémon will bring you more souvenirs and presents, and will stay on the map longer after being fed berries or poffins.
- You will be able to access part two of the Seasonal Special Research story, called Timeless Travels, which will reward you with items, XP, Stardust, and a Rockruff encounter.
- You will be able to purchase a Boost Box from the Pokémon Go Web Store or the in-game shop, which will contain two Premium Battle Passes, two Remote Raid Passes, and two Super Incubators.
- You will be able to encounter various Pokémon in the wild, in raids, and in eggs, including some that are related to Dusk Form Lycanroc, such as Eevee, Solrock, Lunatone, Morelull, and Fomantis. You may also encounter Espeon and Umbreon in the wild, if you are lucky.
- You will be able to complete field research tasks that will reward you with encounters with Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Growlithe, and Rockruff.
What are the raid bosses and egg hatches of the Lustrous Odyssey event
The Lustrous Odyssey event will also change the raid bosses and egg hatches for Pokémon Go players. Here are some of the changes:
- The 1-star raids will feature Rhyhorn, Hisuian Sneasel, Rockruff, and Hisuian Growlithe. Rockruff and Hisuian Growlithe are new additions to the raid pool, and they may be shiny.
- The 3-star raids will feature Aerodactyl, Lapras, Hisuian Braviary, and Wyrdeer. Hisuian Braviary and Wyrdeer are also new additions to the raid pool, and they are exclusive to the Hisui region from the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.
- The 2 km and 7 km eggs will include Rockruff, in addition to the Pokémon that normally hatch from those eggs. Rockruff hatched from these eggs will have a chance to evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc.
How to complete the Timeless Travels Special Research
The Timeless Travels Special Research is a seasonal special research story that is divided into four parts. The first part was released in December 2023, and the second part will be available during the Lustrous Odyssey event. The third and fourth parts will be released in the following months.
The Timeless Travels Special Research will take you on a journey through different regions and eras of the Pokémon world, and will introduce you to some of the new Pokémon from the Hisui region. You will also learn more about the mysterious Professor Willow and his connection to the Timeless Travels.
The second part of the Timeless Travels Special Research will focus on the Lustrous Odyssey event and the debut of Dusk Form Lycanroc. You will need to complete various tasks, such as catching or evolving certain Pokémon, hatching eggs, battling in raids, and more. You will also encounter some familiar faces, such as Professor Oak and Professor Kukui, who will help you along the way.
The rewards for completing the second part of the Timeless Travels Special Research will include items, XP, Stardust, and encounters with Rockruff, Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Growlithe, and Dusk Form Lycanroc. You will also receive a special medal for completing the second part of the Timeless Travels Special Research.
How to make the most of the Lustrous Odyssey event
The Lustrous Odyssey event is a great opportunity for Pokémon Go players to add some new and rare Pokémon to their collection, as well as to enjoy some bonuses and features. Here are some tips on how to make the most of the Lustrous Odyssey event:
- Use berries or poffins to increase your buddy level and get more souvenirs and presents from your buddy Pokémon. Souvenirs are collectible items that have no gameplay effect, but can be displayed on your buddy profile. Presents are items that your buddy Pokémon will give you, such as Poké Balls, berries, potions, and revives.
- Complete the Timeless Travels Special Research to get exclusive rewards and learn more about the story behind the event. You will also get to see some of the new Pokémon from the Hisui region, which will be featured in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus game.
- Hatch as many eggs as possible to get a chance to hatch a Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc. You can use Super Incubators to speed up the hatching process, or purchase a Boost Box that contains Super Incubators and other items.
- Battle in raids to encounter some of the new and rare Pokémon, such as Hisuian Braviary, Wyrdeer, Rockruff, and Hisuian Growlithe. You can use Remote Raid Passes to join raids from anywhere, or invite your friends to join you in raids. You may also find some shiny Pokémon in raids, such as Rockruff and Hisuian Growlithe.
- Catch as many Pokémon as possible to increase your chances of finding Espeon and Umbreon in the wild. These are two of the evolutions of Eevee, and they are usually very hard to find in the wild. You can also use Pinap Berries to get more candy from catching Pokémon, which will help you evolve your Eevee into other forms, such as Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Leafeon, Glaceon, or Sylveon.
The Lustrous Odyssey event is a fun and exciting event for Pokémon Go players, and it will last for only a few days. Don’t miss this chance to get Dusk Form Lycanroc and other new and rare Pokémon, and to enjoy the bonuses and features of the event. Have fun and stay safe, trainers!
