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<p>A new in-game event is starting soon in <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/pokemon-go/">Pokemon Go</a>. For the next few days, Niantic is holding Kanto Week, an event celebrating the classic <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/pokemon-blue-version/">Red and Blue</a> versions with increased spawn rates for some Gen I Pokemon and other bonuses.</p>
<p>Kanto Week begins today, April 10, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET and runs until April 17. For the duration of the event, Kanto-native Pokemon, like the original starting trio Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, will appear much more frequently in the wild. Other Gen I monsters, such as Aerodactyl and Snorlax, will also return to Raid Battles.</p>
<p>In addition to that, players will receive double the normal amount of Candy for capturing and transferring Pokemon during Kanto Week. Niantic is also offering special boxes from the in-game store that contain Raid Passes and other helpful items.</p>
<p>Kanto Week ties into the recently added <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-go-mew-and-research-quest-system-now-avail/1100-6457825/">Special Research quest to find Mew</a>. As part of the tasks to encounter the Mythical Pokemon, players need to earn a gold Kanto medal, which is awarded for capturing 100 Pokemon from the region. This event should make it easier to accomplish that feat.</p>
<p>Kanto Week runs through Pokemon Go&#8217;s <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-gos-next-community-day-event-and-featured-/1100-6457723/">next Community Day</a>, which takes place this coming Sunday, April 15. During that event, Eggs will hatch at a quarter of the distance they typically require. Players will also have a greater chance to capture the Electric-type sheep Mareep; if it evolves into Ampharos during the event hours, the Pokemon will learn the powerful Dragon-type attack Dragon Pulse.</p>
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