The Season of Heritage event is kicking off in Pokemon GO. To ring in the special event, Pokemon GO game is hosting a special Incense Day featuring Swinub and other Ground and Ice-type Pokemon.
Pokemon GO's latest Incense Day is set to run from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM local time on Sunday, December 5. For the duration of Incense Day, Swinub will be attracted to Incense as will select Ice and Ground-types. An event-exclusive Field Research will be available for the duration of the event. There will also be an item bundle containing 2 Incense for 1 PokeCoin in the store.
Aside from a chance at getting the perfect Swinub in Pokemon GO, players will have a chance at capturing a shiny version. Additionally, should a player evolve Swinup into Pilowswine and then into Mamoswine during the event, that Mamoswine will know the Charged Attack Ancient Power. In trainer battles, Ancient Power hits for 45 power with a chance of increasing the user's attack and defense. In gyms and raids, Ancient Power hits for 70 power.
Pokemon GO's Season of Heritage will run from December 1 until March 1, 2022. It promises to be packed full of events, bonuses, and different Pokemon will be making their appearances in new areas across the world.
Incense Encounters: Ice-Type
The following Pokemon will be attracted to Incense from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time: Seel, Jynx, Sneasel, Snorunt, Snover, and Vanillite. There will also be a chance to capture a Galarian Darumaka in addition to shiny versions of Seel, Jynx, Sneasel, Snorunt, and Snover.
Incense Encounters: Ground-Type
The following Pokemon will be attracted to Incense from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Onix, Cubone, Rhyhorn, Wooper, Phanpy, and Barboach. There will also be a chance to capture Larvitar in addition to shiny versions of Onix, Cubone, Rhyhorn, Wooper, Barboach, and Larvitar.
Swinub is the obvious choice for an event featuring Ice and Ground-type Pokemon thanks to it having both types. The last time it saw any sort of special attention was for a Community Day back in February of 2019. Mamoswine, once fully evolved, can be a real powerhouse in battles thanks to its strong set of moves. Plus, having a shiny Mamoswine or even a full collection of shiny Swinub evolutions can be a strong-enough motivator for some players. Either way, players will want to be ready when Incense Day kicks off on December 5.
Pokemon GO is available now on Android and iOS devices.
Source: Pokemon GO Blog