Pokémon Go: Secrets of the Jungle event guide

Pokémon Go is organizing a new event to celebrate the new Pokémon movie: Secrets of the Jungle. During this event, Jesse and James from Team GO Rocket will guide you through the jungle in search of a Shiny Celebi. From December 14 to December 17, 2020, Trainers can access Event Pokémon and Special Research. Also, on December 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, there will be more sightings of Jesse and James in their Meowth hot air balloon.

What is the Secrets of the Jungle event in Pokémon Go?

Secrets of the Jungle, the latest in a long line of Pokémon movies, was supposed to hit theaters in the summer of 2020. The movie was delayed due to the pandemic and will now be released on December 25, 2020 in Japan and sometime during 2021 in the United States. Secrets of the Jungle tells the story of Koko, a boy raised by Pokémon much like Tarzan. The particular Pokémon that raised Koko is a new Mythical Pokémon named Zarude. Although we still don’t know much about the plot of this movie, we do know that Shiny Celebi is important to the story as well. While Zarude was brought to Pokémon Sword and Shield, Shiny Celebi is coming to Pokémon Go.

Event Pokémon

As with any Pokémon Go event, Secrets of the Jungle will bring many Pokémon in the wild, Raids, and Eggs. Event Pokémon will appear in 5K Eggs and raids will include one-star and three-star raids. Two new Shiny Pokémon, Durrant and Rufflet, will debut in Pokémon Go alongside Celebi.

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

The following Pokémon will appear more in Raids:

• Pikachu Explorer *
• Exeggcute *
• Lickitung *
• Chansey *
• Pinsir *
• Mawile *
• Flygon
• Rye rolls *
• Rufflet *

The following Pokémon will hatch from the 5 km eggs:

The following Pokémon will appear as surprise snapshots:

Special Investigation: Distracted By Something Bright

Source: Niantic

The Secrets of the Jungle event introduces a new line of special investigation: Distracted by Something Shiny. Unlike the previous special investigation where Professor Willow guides the Trainers through their tasks, Jesse and James from Team GO Rocket take on the task in Distracted by Something Shiny. This is a four-part line that culminates with a Shiny Celebi encounter.

Step one

1. Transfer ten Pokémon for 20 Ultra Balls.
2. Catch ten Grass-type Pokémon for an encounter with Nuzleaf.
3. Evolve three Grass-type Pokémon for an encounter with Cottonee.

Rewards for completion: Diglett encounter, 500 Stardust, 1000 XP

Second step

1. Play ten times with your Buddy Pokémon for a Poffin.
2. Take a snapshot of a Grass-type Pokémon for an encounter with Combee.
3. Give your Buddy Pokémon ten prizes for an encounter with Cherubi.

Rewards for completion: Pinsir encounter *, 500 Stardust, 1000 XP

Step three

1. Defeat Jesse and James four times for five Max Revives.
2. Make five great curveball throws for a Hoothoot match.
3. Hatch three eggs for an encounter with Whimsicott.

Completion Rewards: Vibrava Encounter, 500 Stardust, 1000 XP

Step four

1. Autocompleted for 500 XP.
2. Autocomplete for a strange enunter.
3. Autocomplete for an encounter with Foongus.

Completion rewards: Shiny Celebi encounter, 500 Stardust, 1000 XP

Jesse and James

In addition to guiding the Trainers through Distracted by Something Shiny, Jesse and James have also returned to the skies in their Meowth hot air balloon. This time, they have new Shadow Pokémon to challenge you.

First is Jesse with:

• Scyther * – A Bug and Flying type, Scyther has several weaknesses, including Fire, Flying, Electric, and Ice, but his quadruple weakness for Rock is the one you’ll want to exploit. Aggron, Rampardos, Rhyperior, Golem, Terrakion, or Tyranitar work very well here.
• Ekans: A Poison type, Ekans is weak against Ground and Psychic types. However, Ekans is quite weak. Mewtwo, Alakazm, or Gardevoir could work well here. Alternatively, you can put Metagross, or whatever Pokémon you plan to use against Stantler, to build its charged attack.
• Stantler: As a Normal type, Stantler’s only weakness is Fighting types. However, due to their potential moveset, the Steel and Rock types are your best bet here. Metagross, Regirock, Jirachi, or Cobalion are great options here.

After beating Jesse, James stands up with:

• Pinsir * – A Bug type, James’ first Pokémon is Pinsir. Weak for Flying, Rock and Fire types, great counters include Ho-oh, Moltres, Chandelure, or Lugia.
• Koffing: A Poison type, Koffing is weak against Ground and Psychic types. However, Koffing is also really weak. Golurk, Excadrill, Jirachi, Lugia, or Landorus work well here.
• Grimer – Another fairly weak Poison type, the Pokémon you use against Koffing will work well here and probably has its charged attack ready.

By beating Jesse, you can catch a Shadow Scyther with the potential to be Shiny, and by beating James, you can catch a Shadow Pinsir with the potential to be Shiny. Jesse and James will also appear more frequently on December 25 from 8 am to 10 pm local time.

Note: Jesse and James are eligible to beat two Team GO Rocket Grunts on Research Tasks.

Avatar Style Store

Two new outfits are also coming to the Avatar Style section of the PokéShop. Trainers wearing a male avatar will be able to claim an outfit based on James’s outfit from Secrets of the Jungle, while trainers using a female avatar can claim an outfit based on Jesse’s outfit from Secrets of the Jungle. Both sets are free and are listed in the Tops section.

Questions?

Have a question about the Secrets of the Jungle event in Pokémon Go? Have you already met your Shiny Celebi? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to check out our Best Pokémon Go Accessories, so you can be well equipped on your Pokémon Journey!