Pokemon Go is a popular mobile game that lets you catch and collect various Pokemon in the real world. One of the features of the game is the Skorupi Incense Day, which is a special event that attracts different types of Pokemon to your location when you use an Incense item. This time, the Incense Day will focus on Skorupi, the Pokemon that has both Bug and Poison types, and it will also have some extra bonuses for this Pokemon.
What is Skorupi Incense Day?
Skorupi Incense Day is a one-day event that will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm local time. During this event, you will have a higher chance of encountering Skorupi when using an Incense, as well as increased odds of finding a shiny one. Shiny Skorupi has a different color scheme than the normal one, and it is very rare and sought-after by collectors. You can also evolve a shiny Skorupi into a shiny Drapion by feeding it 50 candy.
How to participate in Skorupi Incense Day?
To participate in Skorupi Incense Day, you will need to have an Incense item in your inventory. You can purchase Incense from the in-game shop for 40 PokeCoins each, or get them for free from some special research tasks or rewards. You can also buy an exclusive bundle of three Incense for 1 PokeCoin during the event.
To use an Incense, tap on the PokeBall icon on the main screen, then tap on Items, and then tap on the Incense icon. This will activate the Incense for one hour, and it will attract more Pokemon to your location. You can see how much time is left on your Incense by looking at the pink smoke around your avatar.
What are the featured Pokemon for Skorupi Incense Day?
The featured Pokemon for Skorupi Incense Day are Bug and Poison-type Pokemon, which will alternate every hour during the event. The schedule is as follows:
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time: Bug-type Pokemon
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. local time: Poison-type Pokemon
- 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time: Bug-type Pokemon
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time: Poison-type Pokemon
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time: Bug-type Pokemon
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time: Poison-type Pokemon
Incense Encounters
You can see Skorupi, Pinsir, Scyther, Alolan Grimer, Croagunk, and other Bug and Poison-type Pokemon on your screen when you use an Incense during this event. This is because Skorupi has both Bug and Poison types, and different Pokemon of these types will be attracted to your Incense at different times. Here is more information about the Bug and Poison-type Pokemon that you can find in this Incense Day.
Bug-Type Encounters
You can find specific Bug-type Pokemon when you use an Incense from 11am to 12pm local time, 1pm to 2pm local time, and 3pm to 4pm local time. These are the eight Bug-type Pokemon that you can see on your Incense:
Bug-Type Incense Encounters
- Dewpider
- Caterpie
- Weedle
- Pinsir
- Yanma
- Wurmple
- Wimpod
- Scyther
Poison-Type Encounters
You can also find specific Poison-type Pokemon when you use an Incense from 12pm to 1pm local time, 2pm to 3pm local time, and 4pm to 5pm local time. These are the eight Poison-type Pokemon that you can see on your Incense:
Poison-Type Incense Encounters
- Grimer
- Croagunk
- Trubbish
- Gulpin
- Zubat
- Ekans
- Skrelp
- Stunky
How to increase your chances of finding a shiny Skorupi?
There is no guaranteed way to find a shiny Skorupi during the event, as it is based on luck and probability. However, there are some tips that can help you increase your chances of encountering Skorupi Incense Day:
- Use as many Incense as possible during the event. Each Incense will last for one hour and attract more Pokemon to your location.
- Catch every Skorupi that you see on your screen. The more Skorupi you encounter, the higher your chances of finding a shiny one.
- Look for locations with rainy weather in the game. Rainy weather boosts the spawn rate of Bug and Water-type Pokemon, which includes Skorupi and Dewpider.
- Use items like Lure Modules or Glacial Lures to attract more Pokemon to a specific PokeStop or Gym.
- Join a local community of Pokemon Go players and share your sightings and tips with them. You can use apps like Discord or Telegram to communicate with other trainers and coordinate your efforts.
An additional method to obtain a shiny Dewpider in Pokemon GO is by utilizing a shiny charm, an item that boosts your odds of encountering shiny Pokemon by 50%.
What are the benefits of catching and evolving Skorupi?
Skorupi is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon that has a max CP of 1,218 and can learn moves like Bite, Poison Sting, Cross Poison, and Aqua Tail. It evolves into Drapion, which is a Poison and Dark-type Pokemon that has a max CP of 2,734 and can learn moves like Bite, Ice Fang, Crunch, and Sludge Bomb. Both Skorupi and Drapion are useful for battling in the Great League and the Ultra League, as they have good stats and resistances.
Additionally, catching and evolving Skorupi can help you complete some of the in-game achievements and challenges, such as:
- Catching 10 Bug-type Pokemon for the Bug Catcher medal
- Catching 10 Poison-type Pokemon for the Punk Girl medal
- Evolving a Pokemon for the Breeder medal
- Completing the Incense Day-themed field research tasks for extra rewards
- Completing the Season of Mischief special research tasks for encounters with Hoopa and other Pokemon
Event Field Research
You can get special Field Research Tasks from spinning PokeStops on this Incense Day. These tasks will ask you to catch various Bug and Poison-type Pokemon, and they will give you rewards like Stardust, Ultra Balls, and Skorupi encounters.
Event Shop Bundle
Don’t miss the chance to buy an Event Bundle from the in-game shop during the Skorupi Incense Day. This Bundle will only cost you one PokeCoin, and it will include one Incense. This is a great offer, so make sure you grab it.
Final Words
Skorupi Incense Day is a great opportunity for Pokemon Go players to catch and collect one of the rarest shiny Pokemon in the game, as well as enjoy some fun and exciting gameplay with Bug and Poison-type Pokemon. Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare your Incense for this event, and don’t forget to have fun and stay safe!