What is the Fall Marathon event schedule and bonuses?
The Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event is a limited-time window that begins at 10 AM local time on October 13 and concludes at 8 PM local time on October 19. During this period, Niantic has adjusted spawn rates and introduced several gameplay advantages to encourage exploration and buddy interaction.
Wild spawns have been modified to feature Pokemon such as Electrike, Doduo, and Blitzle more frequently. Additionally, players using Incense will see increased appearances of Hisuian Growlithe and Galarian Ponyta. To support these encounters, the event provides several tiered bonuses:
- General Bonuses: There is an increased chance to encounter shiny Electrike in the wild. From October 16 to October 19, the chance to encounter shiny Hisuian Growlithe via Incense is also boosted.
- Tier 1 Go Pass Milestone: Upon reaching this tier, any Incense activated during the event will have its duration extended to two hours.
- Tier 2 Go Pass Milestone: After Mega Evolving Manectric at least once, players can earn 5x Mega Energy by exploring with Electrike or Manectric set as their buddy.
How can you catch Bramblin in Pokemon Go?
Catching Bramblin is more difficult than catching standard event Pokemon because it does not appear in the wild through normal roaming. Unlike most of the event's other featured Pokemon, the tumbleweed Pokemon will only spawn under certain circumstances, meaning players must put in extra effort to add it to their collection.
Using Incense to lure Bramblin
The primary method for finding Bramblin is the use of Incense. Because the Pokemon only spawns after an Incense has been activated, players must actively manage their inventory to ensure they are constantly attracting spawns while walking around for a set amount of time. This makes Incense a critical tool for any trainer looking to find the ghostly species.
Incense can be acquired in several ways to facilitate these hunts:
- In-game Shop: A single Incense can be purchased for 40 coins, or a bundle of eight can be obtained for a discounted price of 250 coins.
- Research Tasks: Certain Research tasks completed during the event may reward players with free Incense.
Reaching Go Pass milestones and Research tasks
The second method involves progression through the Fall Marathon Go Pass. If a player manages to hit Rank 30 before the event ends on October 19, they will be rewarded with a chance to catch a Bramblin. Additionally, players can encounter the species by completing the specific Research task titled "Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy." This provides a secondary path for players who may not have the coins to purchase large quantities of Incense.
How to evolve Bramblin into Brambleghast
Bramblin's arrival in Pokemon Go also brings its evolved form, Brambleghast, into the game. However, evolving the tumbleweed Pokemon requires significant legwork. To evolve Bramblin, you will need 50 Bramblin candy and must have walked 20 km with the Pokemon set as your buddy.
Because Bramblin is currently scarce, amassing the necessary candy may take time. Trainers can expedite this process through the following methods:
- Catching and Transferring: The most direct way to collect candy is to catch as many Bramblin as possible using Incense during the Fall Marathon. Transferring these caught Pokemon will yield candy.
- Rare Candy Conversion: You can also convert any Rare Candies you currently have into Bramblin candy to speed up the evolution process.
Once you have the required candy, select the Bramblin you wish to evolve, set it as your buddy, and continue playing the game while walking until you reach the 20 km distance requirement.
Can Bramblin be shiny?
At this moment, a shiny Bramblin is not yet available in Pokemon Go. While there is currently no official word on when the shiny variant of the tumbleweed Pokemon will be added, it is expected to arrive as part of a future event down the line.
Conclusion
The Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event offers a unique opportunity to catch new species like Bramblin, though it requires a strategic approach involving Incense and buddy walking. While the event ends on October 19, Pokemon Go has more major activities planned for the month, including another Max Battle Day and the annual Halloween celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Bramblin in Pokemon Go?
Bramblin does not appear in the wild naturally. You can find it by using Incense, reaching Rank 30 on the Fall Marathon Go Pass, or completing the "Earn a Candy exploring with your buddy" Research task.
How many candies do I need to evolve Bramblin?
You need 50 Bramblin candy to evolve Bramblin into Brambleghast.
What is the distance requirement to evolve Bramblin?
You must walk 20 km with Bramblin set as your buddy to trigger the evolution.
Key Takeaways
- Bramblin is a limited-time event Pokemon that requires Incense or Go Pass milestones to encounter.
- The Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event runs from October 13 to October 19.
- Evolving Bramblin into Brambleghast requires 50 candy and 20 km of walking with the buddy.
- Shiny Bramblin is not currently available in the game.
