Pokémon GO continues to captivate players with new Pokémon debuts, and the upcoming “Just My Cup of Tea” event is no exception. Arriving on December 3rd, coinciding with the launch of the Dual Destiny season, this event introduces two fan-favorite Pokémon, Sinistea and its evolved form, Polteageist, to the mobile game. Following a somewhat lackluster Max Out season, players are eager to see what Dual Destiny has in store, and this event promises a strong start.
Niantic has been steadily revealing event details, building anticipation for the new season. The “Just My Cup of Tea” event brings the Black Tea Pokémon, Sinistea, and its evolution, Polteageist, originally from Pokémon Sword and Shield, into the world of Pokémon GO. These Ghost-type Pokémon have already made their mark in the Pokémon Horizons anime, and their arrival in Pokémon GO is highly anticipated by many trainers.
Sinistea and Polteageist in Pokemon GOSinistea and Polteageist make their debut in Pokémon GO.
This tea-infused event begins on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 10 AM local time and concludes on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at 8 PM local time. Sinistea will appear in Raids and as a reward encounter, offering players multiple opportunities to catch it. Evolving Sinistea into Polteageist requires 50 Candies. While the debut of these teacup Pokémon is a major draw, there’s more brewing in this inaugural Dual Destiny season event.
Raid Battles and Wild Encounters in “Just My Cup of Tea”
Trainers can enjoy double friendship bonus damage and an additional 50% Stardust bonus for participating in Raids during the event. This bonus is particularly welcome as many players are still reminiscing about the recently concluded raid feature from friend lists, sparking hopes for its potential return. Beyond the bonuses, the event features an exciting lineup of Raid bosses, including the Shiny debut of Genesect. The full Raid schedule is as follows:
One-Star Raids:
- Frillish (Male & Female)
- Sinistea
Three-Star Raids:
- Galarian Mr. Mime
- Hisuian Braviary
- Bombirdier
Five-Star Raids:
- Genesect (Chill Drive)
Mega Raids:
- Mega Banette
The Pokemon GO logo in spacePokémon GO continues to expand its global reach.
The “Just My Cup of Tea” event also introduces event-themed Incense encounters. Using Incense will increase the spawn rate of the following Pokémon:
- Oddish
- Miltank
- Combee
- Gothita
- Litwick
- Spritzee
With the possibility of encountering Shiny versions of these Pokémon, this event presents a fantastic opportunity for Shiny hunters. For those who prefer traditional catching methods, the event also features boosted wild encounters, with several Shiny possibilities:
- Slowpoke
- Taillow
- Slakoth
- Duskull
- Starly
- Greavard* (cannot be Shiny)
This event offers a refreshing change of pace with the return of less frequently seen Pokémon. In addition to wild spawns and raids, players can also engage in special Timed Research and Field Research tasks, providing plenty of activities throughout the event.
