Niantic announces more details for upcoming Nosepass event

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Pokemon Go Nosepass (Image credit: Niantic)

What you need to know

  • Searching for Legends will run March 9 through March 14, 2021.
  • The event will feature both event exclusive Field Research and Timed Research.
  • Shiny Nosepass will make its debut, alongside other Rock, Steel, and Ground type Pokémon.

Niantic has just posted details for the upcoming event, Searching for Legends, which will focus on Nosepass, the Compass Pokémon and the quest for Legendary Pokémon embodied by the Season of Legends. Searching for Legends will run from Tuesday, March 9 at 10 AM through Sunday, March 14 at 8 AM local time. Shiny Nosepass will make its Pokémon Go debut and have increased rates during this event. There will also be event exclusive Field Research tasks and Timed Research.

During the event, the following Pokémon will be appearing more in the Wild:

  • Diglett*
  • Geodude*
  • Magnemite*
  • Nosepass*
  • Aron*
  • Baltoy*
  • Roggenrola*
  • Drilbur

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense:

  • Alolan Diglett*
  • Alolan Geodude*
  • Magnemite*
  • Nosepass*
  • Aron*
  • Lairon
  • Beldum*
  • Roggenrola*
  • Drilbur

The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:

  • Alolan Diglett* (One Star)
  • Nosepass* (One Star)
  • Roggenrola* (One Star)
  • Drilbur (One Star)
  • Ferroseed* (One Star)
  • Klink* (One Star)
  • Alolan Graveler (Three Star)
  • Magneton (Three Star)
  • Skarmory* (Three Star)
  • Metang (Three Star)

The following Pokémon will be hatching from 5KM Eggs:

  • Magnemite*
  • Nosepass*
  • Aron*
  • Baltoy*
  • Beldum*
  • Drilbur

Pokémon with the potential to be Shiny are indicated with an asterisk.

Are you excited to sniff out some Legendary Pokémon with Nosepass? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to check out our best Pokémon Go accessories, so you can be fully equipped on your Pokémon Journey!

Casian Holly

Casian Holly has been writing about gaming at iMore since 2019, but their real passion is Pokémon. From the games to the anime, cards and toys, they eat, sleep, and breathe all things Pokémon. You can check out their many Pokémon Go and Pokémon Sword and Shield guides and coverage here on iMore.