As you prepare for the Sweet Discoveries event, Pokémon Go is setting the stage for the regal Crown Clash event, scheduled from May 10th to 18th. This event promises a royal experience with the debut of Kingambit, the Big Blade Pokémon, and the introduction of costumed variants of Nidoqueen and Nidoking adorned with majestic crowns. Get ready to evolve your Pokémon, chase after shinies, and earn bonus XP for your evolutions, making this event a perfect time to advance your team.
To add Kingambit to your roster, you'll need to evolve a Bisharp, but there's a special requirement: Bisharp must be your buddy Pokémon, and you need to defeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Pokémon in Raid Battles. Simply bring Bisharp along as your buddy, and it doesn't need to participate in the battles - just collect those victories to unlock the evolution.
Adding to the excitement, Nidoqueen and Nidoking will appear in their crowned glory during the Crown Clash event. These royal Pokémon will be featured in three-star raids, and if luck is on your side, you might encounter their Shiny versions. One-star raids will include Sneasel, Klink, and Pawniard, giving you more opportunities to catch these Pokémon.
The wild will be bustling with frequent spawns such as Slowpoke (which could yield a King's Rock), Slakoth, Piplup, Combee, Snivy, and Litleo. Pawniard will also appear more often, providing a great chance to catch this Pokémon.
Don't miss out on the double XP for evolving Pokémon during the event, making it an ideal time to evolve your Pokémon and clear your backlog. Engage in event-themed Field Research tasks and participate in the catch-and-evolve Collection Challenge to earn additional XP, Stardust, and another opportunity to catch Pawniard. Trainers at Level 31 and above will receive guaranteed Candy XL for their evolutions upon completing the challenge.
Keep an eye on PokéStops for event-themed Showcases where you can display your crown-worthy catches. Additionally, the Pokémon Go Web Store will offer a range of deals to help you prepare for this event, ensuring you have everything you need to make the most of the Crown Clash.
