Adventure Effects in Pokémon GO are special temporary bonuses activated by certain Pokémon’s Charged Attacks. These effects work outside of battle, offering helpful perks like extended item durations or easier catches. If you’ve ever wondered which Pokémon can trigger these effects and what you need to activate them, this guide has you covered.
Adventure Effects Overview
Some powerful Pokémon come with distinct Charged Attacks that unlock these Adventure Effects. Activating one requires spending Stardust and specific Pokémon Candy, along with having the relevant Charged Attack ready. The effects last from 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the Pokémon and move.
List of Pokémon and Their Adventure Effects
| Pokémon | Adventure Effect | Activation Cost |
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| Origin Dialga | Roar of Time: Pauses timers on Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, Lucky Eggs, and Star Pieces for 6 minutes. |
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| Origin Palkia | Spacial Rend: Increases the distance at which you can encounter wild Pokémon for 10 minutes. |
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| Black Kyurem | Freeze Shock: Prevents Pokémon you encounter from moving for 10 minutes, making them easier to catch. |
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| White Kyurem | Ice Burn: Slows the target ring movement in encounters for 10 minutes, easing Excellent Throws. |
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| Crowned Shield Zamazenta | Behemoth Bash: Boosts your Pokémon’s defense in raids and Max Battles for 6 minutes. |
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| Crowned Sword Zacian | Behemoth Blade: Raises your Pokémon’s attack power in raids and Max Battles for 6 minutes. |
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It’s interesting how some of these effects can change how you approach your time outside of battles, like pausing your Lucky Egg timer or making Excellent Throws easier. Have you tried any Adventure Effects yet? Which one do you find the most useful?
