Applin, Dynamax Entei Debut in Pokémon Go This Month

• The Sweet Discoveries event takes place from April 24th to 29th, introducing Applin to Pokémon Go for the first time.
• Dynamax Entei makes its debut during the Max Battle Weekend, running from April 26th to 27th.
• A variety of bonuses will be active throughout both of these special events.

This month, Pokémon Go welcomes its first two Galar-region Pokémon. Whether you’re drawn to adorable new faces or formidable power, there’s a sweet and fiery adventure ahead. Applin and its evolutionary line debut during the Sweet Discoveries event, while Dynamax Entei brings intense battles to the Max Battle Weekend.

Sweet Discoveries runs from April 24th to 29th, featuring the diminutive Dragon- and Grass-type Applin. Catching one is only the first step, as you’ll need 200 Applin Candy and 20 specific apples to evolve it. Use a Tart Apple to get Flapple, or a Sweet Apple for Appletun. These apples can be found randomly in the wild, particularly near Mossy Lure Modules, and may even trigger an Applin encounter.

Event wild spawns include Bounsweet, Skwovet, and the festive Delibird. Field Research tasks and Eggs provide additional chances to find themed Pokémon like Munchlax and Cherubi. Sweet and Tart Apples are also available through Timed Research, which has both free and paid tracks. The paid track offers extra Mossy Lure Modules and more encounters, including Applin.

Be sure to visit the in-game shop for the new Applin Headband and Apron, and watch for PokéStop Showcases featuring event Pokémon. If roaring power appeals more than fruity friends, mark your calendar for April 26th–27th and the debut of Dynamax Entei. With some luck, you might even encounter a Shiny version.

Prepare for these events by checking our list of active Pokémon Go codes.

Event bonuses for the Max Battle Weekend include an increased Max Particle storage limit, a reduced adventure distance to collect them, and faster Power Spot refreshes. You’ll also earn eight times the usual amount of Max Particles from each Power Spot visited. Starting April 21st, free Timed Research will be available, rewarding a Dynamax Sobble upon completion to help counter Entei’s Fire-type moves.

You can also gear up for both events by visiting the Pokémon Go Web Store.