Fans ofPokemon GOcurrently have the opportunity to encounter Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokemon through a series of Special Research Tasks. However, the “Search for Zarude!” Special Research Tasks won’t be active for much longer, meaning thatPokemon GOplayers are running out of time to capture this limited-time Pokemon.
ThePokemon GOZarude Special Research Tasksare available to claim from October 1-10, 2021, after which fans will be able to complete them at any time. This may give fans who lack time, or Pokeballs, the chance to gather up more resources and polish their throwing skills before taking on the new Mythical Pokemon.
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Zarude starred in the recent filmPokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, which is scheduled to be released in the west during thePokemon GO"Search for Zarude!" event period. It is a dual Dark and Grass-type Pokemon released as part of the eighth generation ofPokemongames, so its arrival inPokemon GOpositions it as one of the few Gen 8 Pokemon available in the game. Players who want to get their hands on this Mythical addition will have to start the Special Research Tasks before Sunday, October 10 at 8 PM local time.
Fans ofZarude may have already encountered it inPokemon SwordandShield, where it could be acquired through event codes like other Mythical Pokemon. Zarude is the first Mythical Pokemon in the Gen 8 games and was originally revealed as part of the Pokemon Day 2020 celebrations. The new Pokemon’s signature move is Jungle Healing and it’s clearly modeled after monkeys and other primates in design, so it may not be a surprise to hear that the Special Research Tasks associated with it inPokemon GOare also jungle-themed.
During the event, players will be able to encounter a variety of Pokemon featured inPokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, including Hoothoot, Combee, Drilbur, Cottonee, Dwebble, Larvitar, and Explorer Pikachu in the wild. Clearing the"Search for Zarude!" Special Research Tasks will unlock a variety of rewards, including several Grass and Bug-type Pokemon. Additionally,Pokemon GOplayers will be able to accept and clear Exclusive Field Research Tasks during the event period, most of which will reward gamers with Pokemon that might make the jungle their home. These reward Pokemon include Audino, which grants bonus Stardust per catch, as well as Rufflet, Exeggcute, Dwebble, Diglet, and Pidove.
Pokemon GOis available now for Android and iOS devices.
