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Dark Flames was an event in Pokémon GO.[1]

Features[]

Featured Pokémon[]

These Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

Sableye
#0302
Dark   Ghost
Turtonator
#0776
Fire   Dragon

These Shiny Pokémon were released at the start of the event:

Sableye
#0302
Dark   Ghost
Turtonator
#0776
Fire   Dragon
TodayView Icon PokemonEncounter Pokémon in wild

These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules:

Shiny Pokémon
Vulpix
Vulpix
#0037
Fire
Shiny Pokémon
Houndour
Houndour
#0228
Dark   Fire
Shiny Pokémon
Houndoom
Houndoom
#0229
Dark   Fire
Shiny Pokémon
Poochyena
Poochyena
#0261
Dark
Shiny Pokémon
Zigzagoon
Zigzagoon
#0263
Galarian
Dark   Normal
Shiny Pokémon
Sableye
Sableye
#0302
Dark   Ghost
Shiny Pokémon
Carvanha
Carvanha
#0318
Water   Dark
Shiny Pokémon
Numel
Numel
#0322
Fire   Ground
Stunky
#0434
Poison   Dark
Shiny Pokémon
Litwick
Litwick
#0607
Ghost   Fire
Litten
#0725
Fire

These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

Egg Raid Normal 1st Tier
Shiny Pokémon
Sneasel
Sneasel
#0215
Dark   Ice
Boss CP 6,340
Max capture CP
1,172 1,465
Shiny Pokémon
Darumaka
Darumaka
#0554
Fire
Boss CP 4,135
Max capture CP
823 1,030
Scraggy
#0559
Dark   Fighting
Boss CP 4,365
Max capture CP
784 980
Shiny Pokémon
Deino
Deino
#0633
Dark   Dragon
Boss CP 3,334
Max capture CP
606 758
Egg Raid Rare 3rd Tier
Shiny Pokémon
Marowak
Marowak
#0105
Fire   Ghost
Boss CP 13,525
Max capture CP
1,048 1,311
Flareon
#0136
Fire
Boss CP 21,811
Max capture CP
1,730 2,163
Umbreon
#0197
Dark
Boss CP 13,509
Max capture CP
1,221 1,526
Shiny Pokémon
Turtonator
Turtonator
#0776
Fire   Dragon
Boss CP 16,379
Max capture CP
1,270 1,587
Egg Raid Legendary 5th Tier
Shiny Pokémon
Heatran
Heatran
#0485
Fire   Steel
Boss CP 49,192
Max capture CP
2,145 2,681
Egg Raid Mega Mega Raids
Shiny Pokémon
Sableye
Sableye
#0302
Dark   Ghost
Boss CP 23,935
Max capture CP
843 1,054

Exclusive move[]

Exclusive move

In order to obtain Magma Storm, Trainers had to catch Heatran during the event. Trainers cannot use TMs to obtain the attack.

Icon Fire
75 (30) / 65

Field Research event tasks[]

TodayView Icon Research Field Research tasks

These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Catch 5 Fire-type Pokémon
Win a raid in under 60 seconds
Win 3 raids

Timed Research[]

TodayView Icon Research Dark Flames

Dark Flames Timed Research was available during the event. Trainers could choose one of two paths to obtain a different bonus for the remainder of the event.

1st Part
Explore 2 km
Catch 2 Fire- or Dark-type Pokémon
Catch 10 different species of Pokémon
Rewards for whole set

The following choices were available for this part:

Branch Dark-type Pokémon banner
Dark
Dark-type Pokémon
If you select this option, your Timed Research rewards will include encounters with Dark-type Pokémon.
Branch Fire-type Pokémon banner
Fire
Fire-type Pokémon
If you select this option, your Timed Research rewards will include encounters with Fire-type Pokémon.
2nd Part: Dark-type Pokémon
Catch 20 Dark-type Pokémon
Power up 10 Dark-type Pokémon
Take 25 snapshots of wild Dark-type Pokémon
Rewards for whole set
2nd Part: Fire-type Pokémon
Catch 20 Fire-type Pokémon
Power up 10 Fire-type Pokémon
Take 25 snapshots of wild Fire-type Pokémon
Rewards for whole set
3rd Part: Dark-type Pokémon
Power up 10 Dark-type Pokémon
Evolve 3 Dark-type Pokémon
Rewards for whole set
3rd Part: Fire-type Pokémon
Purify 1 Fire-type Shadow Pokémon
Power up 10 Fire-type Pokémon
Evolve 3 Fire-type Pokémon
Rewards for whole set
4th Part: Dark-type Pokémon
Catch 20 Dark-type Pokémon
Power up 10 Dark-type Pokémon
Battle in 3 raids
Rewards for whole set
4th Part: Fire-type Pokémon
Catch 20 Fire-type Pokémon
Power up 10 Fire-type Pokémon
Battle in 3 raids
Rewards for whole set
2nd Part
Professor Willow icon
  • Hello, TRAINER!
  • You’ve come at just the right time. I’m trying to pick which of these two maps to follow.
  • They both lead to my favorite thing—Pokémon to research!
  • One map will take us past more Fire-type Pokémon, and the other past more Dark-type Pokémon.
  • I just can’t decide! And that’s where you come in. What do you think? Blazing Fire types or mysterious Dark types?

Collection Challenge[]

TodayView Icon Research Collection Challenges

Only one of these two Collection Challenges could be obtained, depending on the Trainer's choice in the Dark Flames Timed Research. To complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:

Collection Challenge: Dark-type Pokémon
Poochyena
Carvanha
Houndour
Stunky
Litwick
Mightyena
CC evolve
Sharpedo
CC evolve
Incineroar
CC evolve
Collection Challenge: Fire-type Pokémon
Litten
Vulpix
Houndour
Numel
Zigzagoon
Ninetales
CC evolve
Camerupt
CC evolve
Incineroar
CC evolve

References[]

Winter

HatchathonLunar New YearTaiwan Lantern FestivalSinnoh CelebrationValentine's DayFriendship EventFebruary CDPokémon DayTeam GO Rocket Global Take-overGO Battle League Season 1 Launch Celebration

Spring

A Drive to InvestigatePsychic SpectacularSafari Zone St. LouisTricky PokémonSpring EventGO Battle Day: MarillSafari Zone LiverpoolIncense Day: Type ShuffleBuddy UpApril CDThrowback Challenge 2020 (KantoJohtoHoennSinnohChampion) • Safari Zone PhiladelphiaSnubbull Limited ResearchMay CD

Summer

Galarian Farfetch'd EventSummer SolsticeJune CDBug Out4th AnniversaryTeam GO Rocket EventSummer EventJuly CDGO FestDragon WeekEnigma WeekAugust CDUnova WeekMega September (Mega Raid ChallengeMega Battle ChallengeMega Buddy Challenge) • September CD

Fall

Fashion WeekNiantic Birthday EventAutumn Event (Part 1Part 2) • Meowth Limited ResearchOctober CDThe Crown Tundra EventHalloweenCatch Mastery: GhostDay of the DeadAnimation WeekSpecial WeekendNovember CD - ElectabuzzPokémon HOME Event12 Days of FriendshipNovember CD - MagmarPokémon GO City SpotlightLake Legends EventNidoran♀ and Nidoran♂ Limited Research

Kalos Celebration EventWooper WatchDecember CDSecrets of the Jungle EventGalarian Mr. Mime EventHoliday

New Year'sUnova Celebration EventSinnoh Celebration EventJanuary CDHoenn Celebration EventIncense Day: Electric and Dragon TypeJohto Celebration EventSneasel Limited ResearchTeam GO Rocket CelebrationFebruary CDLunar New YearValentine's DayCelebrate CarnivalPokémon GO Tour: KantoKanto Celebration Event

March CDSearching for LegendsIncense Day: Psychic and Steel TypeCharge UpWeather WeekFestival of ColorsTricky PokémonSpring into SpringApril CDSummer Hat Pikachu EventRivals' WeekSustainability WeekFriendship Day GrassNew Pokémon Snap CelebrationLuminous Legends XMarill Limited ResearchMay CDLuminous Legends YSpecial Weekend May

June CDA Very Slow DiscoverySummer SolsticeBidoof BreakoutJuly CD5th AnniversaryGO FestPart 1: TimePart 2: SpaceAugust CDPart 3: Sword and Shield

Hoopa's ArrivalPsychic SpectacularSeptember CDFashion WeekTaiwan Candy ChallengeSecrets of the Jungle EventOctober CDSafari Zone LiverpoolHalloweenSafari Zone PhiladelphiaDía de MuertosFestival of LightsSafari Zone St. LouisPokémon BD & SP EventNovember CDEd Sheeran Collaboration EventMischief Unbound

Land of Smiles ChallengeIncense Day: SwinubDragonspiral DescentSpecial Weekend DecemberChansey in FukushimaHolidayDecember CD

New Year'sMountains of PowerJanuary CDPower PlantBack to BulbasaurLunar New YearValentine's DayFebruary CDGO Tour Poké Ball Prep RallyPokémon GO Tour: JohtoPokémon GO Tour: LiveA Tropical Kickoff

Welcome to AlolaMarch CDFestival of ColorsLush JungleApril Fools' 2-Oh?-22All-Hands Rocket RetreatMemories of MudkipSpring into SpringApril SplashSustainability WeekPokémon Championship SeriesApril CDA Mega MomentChildren's Day 2022Pokémon Air AdventuresWater FestivalSafari Zone SevilleMay CDAlola to Alola

GO Fest GlobalAdventure WeekPokémon TCG Crossover EventJune CDGO Fest Berlin6th AnniversaryBIG FestivalOld Friends, New Beginnings TurkeyJuly CDGO Fest SeattleHisuian DiscoveriesGenconGO Fest SapporoCross Shinjuku VisionBug Out2022 Seoul E-PrixAugust CDWorld ChampionshipsOld Friends, New Beginnings PolandGO Fest FinaleLunatone and Solrock Event

Inkay Limited ResearchPsychic SpectacularOld Friends, New Beginnings SpainTest Your MettlePokémon GO Championship Series 2023GISTSeptember CDEGXSafari Zone GoyangFashion WeekEvolving StarsSPIELMeschede NCONFestival of LightsOctober CDHalloweenMEXSafari Zone New Taipei CityPolarisCONMCM London Comic ConDía de MuertosDreaming of DratiniGreedy GluttonsMCM Birmingham Comic ConTurkey Fall EventNovember CDSafari Zone SingaporeAstral EclipseTGS Occitanie Game Show

Waktu Indonesia NangkepHoenn Mega Raid DayMythic BladeDreamHackDEHolidayLet's Go to Hills MotoizakaDecember CD

New Year'sJanuary CDTwinkling FantasyLunar New YearLet's Go to Hills OkayamaLounging with LarvitarMegacon Live DublinCrackling VoltageFebruary CDValentine's DayTaiwan Lantern FestivalInsomnia EgyptLet's Go to Hills Magome-jukuPokémon GO Tour: Hoenn (Las VegasPrimal RumblingsGlobal)

Catch MasteryFestival of ColorsMarch CDLet's GO!ExpOtaku AlmeríaMegacon Live BirminghamTGS Occitanie Game Show MontpellierLondon Games FestivalExpOtaku SalamancaParis Manga & Sci-Fi ShowFacts 2023 BelgiumApril Fools' DaySpecial Event in SurabayaSpring into SpringInsomnia Gaming FestivalApril SplashA Mystic HeroCAGGTUS LeipzigApril CDSustainability WeekStunfisk Limited ResearchManga-Comic-ConSpring FestaApril CD ClassicMondoConAn Instinctive HeroKleavor Raid DayHeroes Made in AsiaA MAZE.A Valorous HeroIberAnimeWales Comic Con: Telford TakeoverAnime CentralMay CDRising ShadowsMCM London Comic ConOld Friends, New Beginnings Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain

Searching for Gold Research DayAustria Comic ConWater Festival: Beach WeekSummer Games FestJune CDUxie, Mesprit, and Azelf raid eventSolstice HorizonsPyrkonArraiáDark FlamesAnime Expo7th AnniversaryJuly CD ClassicCatching Some Z'sBlaze New TrailsRiolu Hatch DayAdventure WeekAir AdventuresJuly CDGO Fest OsakaGO Fest LondonGlittering GardenWorld ChampionshipsAugust CDGO Fest NYCNoxious SwampGO Fest Global

September CD ClassicA Paldean AdventurePokémon Championship SeriesUltra Unlock: PaldeaAao Khele Pokémon GOOddish Research DayPsychic SpectacularSeptember CDOut to PlayAzurill Hatch DayDetective Pikachu Returns EventCity Safari SeoulHarvest FestivalEGXCity Safari BarcelonaOctober CDL'art sous toutes ses formesHalloweenIncense Day: SkorupiMCM London Comic ConDía de MuertosMega Garchomp Raid DayCity Safari Mexico CityNovember CDFestival of LightsFashion WeekParty Up!November CD Classic

MCM Birmingham Comic ConHisuian Samurott Raid DayAlong the RoutesCatch Mastery: IceAdamant TimeDecember CDHolidayKecleon Event

New Year'sLustrous OdysseyJanuary CDDazzling DreamHisuian Typhlosion Raid DayRaging BattlesJanuary CD ClassicTaken TreasuresFebruary CDLunar New Year: Dragons UnleashedHisuian Decidueye Raid DayCarnival of LovePokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh (Los AngelesRoad to SinnohGlobal) • Pokémon Day

Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey: BaliCharged-Up Research DayPokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration EventPokémon GO City Safari TainanWeather WeekMarch CDPrimal Kyogre Raid DayVerdant WondersPrimal Groudon Raid DayWorld of Wonders: Taken OverLondon Games Festival 2024An Excellent OpportunitySizeable SurprisesApril CD ClassicApril SplashBug OutMega Heracross Raid DayApril CDSustainability WeekRediscover KantoDreamHack Melbourne 2024Pokémon Town 2024Cleffa Hatch DayGlitz and GlamCCXP MéxicoRivals WeekA New LATAM AdventureOld Friends, New Beginnings Spring 2024Flock Together Research DayPikachu’s Indonesia Journey: SurabayaCatching WondersMay CDUltra Space WondersIncense Day: Ferroseed

GO Fest SendaiStadium SightsSlumbering SandsJune CDGO Fest MadridArmageddon Expo Auckland Winter 2024UEFA Euro 2024Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event in India and IndonesiaSpelunker's CoveFashion Week et la Fête de la musiqueScorching StepsJune CD ClassicGamescom LATAM 20248th Anniversary PartyElite Raid: Mega RayquazaSupanova 2024 - PerthGO Fest NYCAquatic ParadiseInbound from Ultra SpaceGO Fest Global (Early) • Ultra Unlock: Better TogetherQuaxly Week2024 CPBL All-Star GameJuly CDUltra Unlock: Strength of SteelUltra Unlock: Mega Lucario Raid DayGen ConAdventure WeekWorld ChampionshipsAugust CD ClassicGamescon 2024Triumph TogetherPikachu’s Indonesia Journey: YogyakartaAugust CD

Celebrating with Hawlucha in SeptemberGO All OutAdventures in BrazilPokémon GO Night - Miami MarlinsFalinks Raid DayGO BigPokémon GO Night - Seattle MarinersSeptember CDPsychic SpectacularCity Safari: JakartaOranguru and Passimian Research DayLegendary HeroesPokémon GO Safari Zone: IncheonGalarian ExpeditionOctober CDRain City ShowcaseMega Mawile Raid DayMagnetic StudyYamask and Galarian Yamask Research DayHalloweenGO BiggerFestival of LightsDía de MuertosHarvest FestivalNovember CDWild Area FukuokaWild Area GlobalMax Out Finale

Just My Cup of TeaPokémon Festival Jakarta: 2024City Safari: Hong KongCity Safari: São PauloAspiring Dragons Research DayGigantamax Lapras Max Battle DayYoung & WiseNecrozma Fusion Raid DayHolidayDecember CDCharged Embers Hatch Day

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