Pokemon Go Sizeable Surprises - everything you need to know

Sizeable Surprises event with Pokemon
Credit: Niantic


Sizeable Surprises event with Pokemon
Credit: Niantic

Want to learn more about the Sizeable Surprises event in Pokémon GO? This event is all about celebrating Pokemon of varying sizes, from the exceptionally small to the incredibly large.

If you want to take advantage of the boosts in this event and get some Shiny Pokemon and XP, make sure to participate! In this guide, we'll take you through everything you need to know about the Sizeable Surprises event in Pokémon GO.

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Pokemon Go Sizeable Surprises event dates

Pokemon Go is currently hosting the Sizable Surprises event from April 4 at 10:00 AM to April 9, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time. This event features increased spawn rates for Pokemon that are either Extra Extra Small (XXS) or Extra Extra Large (XXL), so you get the best of both worlds.

Sizeable Surprises event - 4 Pokemon standing
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If you're looking to score some extra XP, you're in luck! During this event, you'll earn double XP for landing those Nice, Great, and Excellent throws. Moreover, the event presents a high likelihood of stumbling upon a shiny Wailmer, which is always exciting.

Pokemon Go Sizeable Surprises Pokemon

Alongside, the shiny versions of Wimpod and Golisopod are stepping into the spotlight for the first time! Additionally, the shiny forms of Celesteela and Kartana will also make their debut, making this event a real treat for Pokémon hunters.

There are two collection challenges during the Sizeable Surprises event, the Giant Gems Collection Challenge and the Tiny Treasures Collection Challenge.

The Giant Gems Collection Challenge is for collecting large Pokemon, as the name indicates. On completion, you will receive 3,000 XP, 10 Pinap Berries, and a Wailmer encounter as rewards. Here are the Pokemon that you need to catch for this challenge:

  • Wailmer
  • Mantine
  • Cetitan
  • Onix
  • Snorlax

For the Tiny Treasures Collection Challenge, you will need to catch small Pokemon. The rewards for this one are 3,000 XP, 10 Razz Berries, and a Wimpod encounter. Here are the Pokemon that are included in this challenge:

  • Wimpod
  • Joltik
  • Diglett
  • Cutiefly
  • Tynamo

During this event, completing tasks such as spinning a PokéStop or gym can lead to the following quests:

  • Catching 3 Wailmer, leading to a Wailmer encounter.
  • Catching 3 Wimpod, leading to a Wimpod encounter.
  • Catching 5 Pokémon, leading to a Tynamo or Cutiefly encounter.
  • Catching 20 Pokémon, leading to a Onix or Snorlax encounter.
  • Winning a raid, rewarding 1 Rare Candy.

These Pokemon will have increased spawn rates:

  • Cetoddle
  • Cutiefly
  • Diglett
  • Joltik
  • Mantine
  • Onix
  • Snorlax
  • Tynamo
  • Wailmer
  • Wimpod

Pokemon Go Sizeable Surprises raids

And finally, here are the Pokemon that you will encounter in raids during the Sizeable Surprises event:

  • 1-Star Raids:
    • Foongus
    • Klink
    • Espurr
    • Tadbulb
  • 3-Star Raids:
    • Alolan Exeggutor
    • Galarian Weezing
    • Gyarados
    • Snorlax
  • 5-Star Raids:
    • Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere)
    • Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)
  • Mega Raids:
    • Mega Charizard X

That concludes our guide to the Sizeable Surprises event in Pokemon Go. If you'd like to check out more guides on this game, here's how to catch Glalie in Pokemon Go. Also, check out the reaction of a top Pokémon GO player after their account got hacked.

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