Pokémon Go Incense Day May time, date and bonuses explained

Incense Day Timing in Pokémon Go

The next Incense Day is scheduled for Sunday, 26th May 2024, from 11am to 5pm local time. The featured Pokémon for this event will be Ferroseed, and each hour will attract different types of Pokémon, rotating every hour.

Bonuses for Incense Day in Pokémon Go

During Incense Day, players can take advantage of several exciting bonuses:

• The first bonus increases the number of Ferroseed that can be encountered when using Incense, enhancing the chances of capturing this spotlight Pokémon.
• The second bonus boosts the odds of encountering shiny Ferroseed, making it a perfect opportunity for collectors.
• The third bonus extends the duration of Daily Adventure Incense to 30 minutes during the event, doubling its usual time and improving the chances of encountering rare Pokémon.
• Exclusive field research tasks will be available, offering rewards like Stardust, Pinap Berries, Ultra Balls, and Great Balls.
• Throughout the event, specific Pokémon types will be more prevalent, with Grass and Steel-types appearing at different hours. Ferroseed will be available during every hour.

Here are the scheduled types for the Incense Day:

• 11am to 12pm – Grass-type Pokémon
• 12pm to 1pm – Steel-type Pokémon
• 1pm to 2pm – Grass-type Pokémon
• 2pm to 3pm – Steel-type Pokémon
• 3pm to 4pm – Grass-type Pokémon
• 4pm to 5pm – Steel-type Pokémon

During the Grass-type hours, you might encounter Pokémon such as Hisuian Voltorb, Tangela, Hoppip, Petilil, Phantump, and Morelull. Meanwhile, during the Steel-type hours, expect to see Galarian Meowth, Magnemite, Aron, Beldum, Shieldon, and Togedemaru.

Preparing for Incense Day in Pokémon Go

To make the most of Incense Day, preparation is key. Here are some tips:

• Ensure you have enough Incense. You can purchase it from the in-game shop or earn it through completing Special Research tasks.
• Consider stocking up on Lucky Eggs to double your XP gains while catching Pokémon.
• Don’t forget to gather plenty of Poké Balls and berries to avoid missing out on rare captures.

Where to Purchase Incense in Pokémon Go

Incense can be bought from the in-game store, accessible via the main menu. During the event, there’s an exclusive bundle available for 1 PokéCoin that includes one Incense. Additional Incense can be purchased for the following prices:

• One Incense – 40 PokéCoin
• Eight Incense – 250 PokéCoin

Previous Incense Days in Pokémon Go

Here’s a brief overview of the Incense Days that have previously taken place:

• The 6th Incense Day: Featured Pokémon: Skorupi
• The 5th Incense Day: Featured Pokémon: Swinub
• The 4th Incense Day: Featured Pokémon: Beldum
• The 3rd Incense Day: Featured Pokémon: Mareep
• The 2nd Incense Day: Featured Pokémon: Carvanha
• The 1st Incense Day: Featured Pokémon: Sentret

Enjoy your time during Incense Day and good luck capturing Pokémon!