Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek is this season’s marathon event in Pokémon Go. Once again, you have the chance to complete a marathon-themed research task and earn some extra Pokémon encounters from the field research tasks. Best of all, however, this event marks the release of Bramblin into Pokémon Go who brings a touch of spookiness to your marathon.

Event End Time: Monday 19th October at 8pm (local time)

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‘Fall Marathon Timed Research’ quest step and rewards

‘Fall Marathon’ is the Timed Research quest for the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event in Pokémon Go. (Who would have guessed?) Like the previous marathon event research quests, this one challenges you to do an awful lot of walking. Just make sure you go outside before 8pm (local time) on Monday 19th October or else you’ll miss out on completing this quest!

‘Fall Marathon Timed Research’ Step 1 of 1

  • Explore 5km – 4,200 XP
  • Explore 10km – 4,200 XP
  • Explore 21km – 4,200 XP
  • Explore 42km – 4,200 XP

Rewards: Marathon Visor Pikachu encounter.

Fall Marathon Buddy Trek research tasks

Below lie the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek field research tasks and rewards:

Task
Reward
Explore 1km Doduo, Electrike or Cancea encounter Explore 3km 1 Rare Candy or 25 Mega Manectric Energy Earn a Candy explore with your buddy Electrike or Bramblin encounter Spin a PokéStop you haven’t visited before 1 Rare Candy or 25 Mega Manectric Energy

Fall Marathon Buddy Trek bonuses

  • Increased chances of encountering shiny Electrike throughout the event.
  • Between Friday 16th at 10am to Monday 19th October at 8pm (local time), you’ll also have increased chances of encountering shiny Hisuian Growlithe.
  • Mega Manectric can now reach the Super Max Level and can use the Discharge+, Electric-type Charged Attack, when Mega Evolved. Here’s a quick rundown of this move’s power:
    • Trainer Battles – 50 Power
    • Raid Battles – 50 Power
  • Access to Major Milestones if unlocked via Go Pass.

Bramblin and Brambleghast debut in Pokémon Go

Ever wanted to catch a piece of haunted tumbleweed? Well then your time has come! Bramblin and Brambleghast, its evolution, have debuted in Pokémon Go. (Solid choices for spooky season when you think about it.) If you need a hand adding these Pokémon to your Pokédex, then I’ve got a how to get Bramblin guide waiting for you.

Fall Marathon Buddy Trek wild Pokémon spawns

Here’s the Pokémon spawning more frequently in the wild during the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event:

  • Ponyta
  • Doduo
  • Stantler
  • Skarmory
  • Electrike
  • Cacnea
  • Blitzle

Fall Marathon Buddy Trek Incense encounters

You’ll attract a different selection of Pokémon depending on when you use Incense during the Fall Marathon event. (Note: This excludes Daily Adventure Incense.) Here’s a quick rundown of every Pokémon you can encounter via Incense:

Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th October at 10am (local time)

  • Galarian Ponyta
  • Hoppip
  • Electrike
  • Dwebble
  • Bramblin

Friday 16th to Monday 19th October until 8pm (local time)

  • Hisuian Growlithe
  • Nincada
  • Electrike
  • Helioptile
  • Bramblin

Go Pass Fall Marathon

  • Go Pass is available between Tuesday 13th October to Monday 19th October at 8pm (local time).
  • You must claim your rewards before Wednesday 21st October at 8pm (local time).
  • Everyone receives the Free Track.
  • Upgrading to the Deluxe Track costs £4.99 / $4.99 or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
  • Upgrading to the Deluxe Track with six Ranks pre-completed costs £6.99 / $4.99 or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
  • This purchase is non-refundable and can not be done using PokéCoins.
  • Free track rewards include Major Milestones, Incense, Rare Candy, Ultra Balls, event-themed Pokémon encounters and more.
  • Deluxe track rewards include Mega Manectric Energy, Rare Candy XL, Incense, additional Pokémon encounters and more.

The rewards for the Go Pass: Fall Marathon in Pokémon Go.

Image credit: Scopely Explore

Major Milestones

Tier 1 (Rank 10)

  • Incense used during the event will last for two hours. This excludes Daily Adventure Incense.

Tier 2 (Rank 20)

  • After Mega Evolving Manectric at least once, you can earn x5 Mega Energy when exploring with Electrike or Manectric.

Hope you enjoy the Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event!