Latios and Latias are surprise additions to the Go Tour Hoenn event weekend in Pokemon Go in February 2023.
Depending on your choice of Ruby or Sapphire, you may encounter one of these Legendary Pokemon in the wild through the weekend – and that way, you can unlock a bonus encounter with one snap.
How to catch Latios or Latias in Pokémon Go this weekend
Either Latios or Latias will spawn in the wild during Go Tour Hoenn event times once you’ve selected Ruby or Sapphire as part of the Primal Rumblings special research.
you will meet Latios if you choose Rubyand encounter Latias if you choose Sapphire.
From here they will spawn in the wild. Much like the Legendary Galarian encounters as part of Daily Incense, these are difficult to catch and will likely flee after a single throw. Therefore, make sure you aim to land at least one Great Curveball throw and use a Golden Razz Berry to improve your chances.
However, You can guarantee a catch by photographing them during the encounter. This completes the Photo Safari research, which offers a reward for encountering the respective Pokémon.
Update (February 26): It has been confirmed that Shiny Latios or Latias can be spotted in the wild during the event. Accordingly Players on the Silph Road subreddit, while they don’t flee, they’re still difficult to catch – with reports of some players using dozens of berries and balls at first. If this happens to you, be persistent!
Latios or Latias Photo Safari research quest steps, rewards
Depending on whether you selected Ruby or Sapphire in the Primal Rumblings Special Research, you will receive either Latios or Latias Timed Research.
Ruby: Latios Photo Safari
- Take a snapshot of Latios in the wild (381 Stardust)
Reward: Latios encounter, 10 Great Balls, 3,800 XP
Sapphire: Wide photo safari
- Take a snapshot of Latias in the wild (380 Stardust)
- Reward: Encountering Latias, 10 Great Balls, 3,800 XP
Additional research during the Go Tour includes Chasing Legends (free to all players) and Masterwork: Wish Granted (premium quest from the shop).
You can also complete Spooky Cipher research, fight Primal Kyogre and Groudon, and hatch Regionals Torkoal, Tropius, and Relicanth.
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