5 reasons to be excited for Pokemon GO Psychic Spectacular

Niantic has just revealed the next event for Pokemon GO's Max Out season that will happen following the upcoming GO Big event. This event will be the 2024 rendition of the yearly Psychic Spectacular event, set to take place on September 18th. This series of celebrations brings Psychic-type Pokemon into the game through wild encounters and Raid Battles.

Since this is the first version of the event to take place after the release of Dynamax Pokemon, many fans are excited about what this event could bring. Here are five things trainers will look forward to from Pokemon GO's 2024 Psychic Spectacular event.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and rely on the writer's opinion

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5 exciting things coming to Pokemon GO's Psychic Spectacular

1) Dynamax Metagross

Dynamax Metagross will debut during Pokemon GO's Psychic Spectacular (Image via Game Freak)

The biggest draw to this event for many trainers will be the debut of the new Dynamax Pokemon: the Metagross evolution line. Dynamax Beldum can be found at Three-Star Max Battles that will appear during the event. Through this, players can eventually evolve this Beldum, ultimately obtaining a Dynamax Metagross.

Metagross is a Pseudo-Legendary from the Hoenn region, meaning it has some of the highest stats of all the non-Legendary Pokemon. Even if players do not want to use their Metagross for Max Battles, Metagross is still seen as one of the best Pokemon players can get in the mobile game.

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2) Hatterene's debut

Hatterene will debut during Pokemon GO's Psychic Spectacular event (Image via Game Freak)

Hatterene is one of the most popular creatures from the Galar region, and its evolutionary line is set to make its debut in Pokemon GO when the Psychic Spectacular event goes live. Players will be able to get this creature by evolving its base form, Hatenna.

Hatenna can be found rarely in the wild, but it can also be hatched from eggs, or encountered from completing a field research task. Sadly, players will not be able to find these creatures' shiny variants, as they are most likely being saved for a later Community Day. Nevertheless, Hatterene is a very powerful Psychic and Fairy-type, and will most likely see some use in the competitive metagame.

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3) Fairy-type Pokemon

Various Fairy-type Pokemon will also be available during the event (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Though the event mentions Psychic-types, Pokemon GO's Psychic Spectacular event for 2024 will feature various Fairy-type Pokemon as well. The Swirlix, Aromatisse, Gardevoir, and Shiinotic lines can be found through various methods. Mawile is also available, but can only be hatched from eggs. The new Hatterene line is also partially Fairy-type.

Given how oppressive Dragon and Fighting-types can be in the various stages of the Battle League, Fairy-types can be very helpful for new players looking to get into competitive play. Ralts and Hatenna are the two most valuable Fairy-types from this event, so players should keep an eye out for them.

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4) Collection Challenge

A collection challenge will be available during the event (Image via Game Freak)

Many fans enjoy the collection challenges that come with some events in Pokemon GO. These challenges task players with catching almost every creature that can appear during an event, and reward them for doing so. Completing this collection challenge nets players an encounter with Hatenna, as well as another point of progress on the collection challenges medal.

Many of these creatures will be encountered as wild Pokemon on the map, so trainers interested in completing it should not have to worry about stocking up on incubators. Incenses and lures may come in handy, and these items can be found by leveling up, or by purchasing them in the shop in exchange for Pokecoins.

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5) Additional candy opportunities

Players can get extra candies or Candy XLs from catching Pokemon during the event (Image via Niantic)

Players can find more candies under certain circumstances during Pokemon GO's Psychic Spectacular event. By catching Pokemon with a Nice throw or greater, players can earn additional candies for that creature's species. In addition, players over level 31 can find additional Candy XLs.

Candy XLs are crucial resources high-level players need in order to max out their Pokemon. This is very important for competitive battles and the various Raid and Trainer Battles that can be undertaken in Pokemon GO. The additional standard candies can also help evolve the many powerful Psychic-types that can be captured during the event as well.

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