Pokémon Go Ancients Recovered Event: Full Guide to Regis, Galarian Birds, and Exclusive Rewards
Looking for some extra Regis or maybe a Galarian bird in Pokémon Go? The brand-new “Ancients Recovered” event is here and it’s a bit different from what you might expect. This time, it’s all about raiding, special rewards, and a unique research system. If you want to know how to get the most out of this event before Go Fest Global, keep reading!
- Event dates: June 23-27
- All Regis available in raids, each with exclusive moves
- Special event backgrounds for caught Regis
- Increased remote raid limits and guaranteed XL Candy from trades
- Timed Research with repeatable Regis encounters
- Paid Special Research for a guaranteed Galarian bird
- Unique raid schedule every day
Pokémon Go “Ancients Recovered” – What’s New?
From June 23 to 27, Pokémon Go’s “Ancients Recovered” event puts the spotlight on legendary raids. Forget about boosted wild spawns – instead, you’ll find all the Regis in raids: Regirock, Registeel, Regice, Regieleki, Regidrago, and Regigigas. Plus, the three Gigantamax Galar starters (Rillaboom, Cinderace, Inteleon) are making a comeback!
All Regis caught during the event can have a special event background and will know their signature moves:
- Regirock: Earthquake
- Regice: Thunder
- Registeel: Zap Cannon
- Regieleki: Thunder Cage
- Regidrago: Dragon Breath & Dragon Energy
- Regigigas: Crush Grip
What’s even better, the remote raid pass limit jumps to 30 until June 26, and over the weekend there’s no remote raid cap at all. If you’re level 31 or higher, every trade guarantees you an XL Candy until June 29, 11:59 p.m. local time.
Special Research – Free and Paid Options
Free Timed Research: Legendary Giants
This event features a free Timed Research questline. Here’s how it works:
- Win 1 raid – Regirock encounter
- Win 2 raids – Regice encounter
- Win 3 raids – Registeel encounter
- Win 4 raids – Regigigas encounter
- Win 5 raids – Regieleki encounter
- Win 6 raids – Regidrago encounter
Complete all tasks to get 5 candies for each Regi. Then, you pick one Regi for a bonus encounter and XL Candy. The research refreshes, so you can repeat it (no known limit yet). Note: Regis from these encounters can be from level 1 to 20.
Paid Timed Research: Fleeting Legends
For $8, you can unlock Special Research for a guaranteed Galarian bird (Articuno, Zapdos, or Moltres). Each bird has slightly different requirements, but here’s the general idea:
- Win 2 raids – encounter with Galarian Ponyta, Farfetch’d, or Zigzagoon
- Explore 2 km – 2 Pinap Berries
- Complete 8 Field Research tasks – 3 Razz Berries
- Hatch 2 eggs – Rookidee encounter
- Power up flying-type Pokémon 8 times – 2 Silver Pinap Berries
- Power up psychic/fighting/dark-type Pokémon 8 times – 3 Golden Razz Berries
Complete everything by June 29, 6 p.m. local time to claim your bird and some extra candy. Wondering which bird to pick? Galarian Articuno is a strong PvE flyer, Galarian Moltres shines in Ultra League PvP (according to PvPoke), and Galarian Zapdos is… well, a giant funny ostrich. Your call!
Raid Schedule – When to Find Your Favorite Regi
Each day, a different Regi will dominate the raids. Here’s the schedule:
- June 23: Regirock (Earthquake), Registeel (Zap Cannon), Regice (Thunder)
- June 24: Regieleki (Thunder Cage)
- June 25: Regidrago (Dragon Breath, Dragon Energy)
- June 26: Regigigas (Crush Grip)
- June 27: All six Regis in raids
Remember, these raids may not use the usual egg timers. Regis can pop up instantly with a ~23-minute timer, so keep an eye on your local gyms!
Should You Buy the Go Pass: Ancients Recovered?
Alongside the event, the Go Pass: Ancients Recovered battle pass is available for $20. If you reach rank 100 by June 29, you’ll earn a Gold Bottle Cap and other rewards. This is optional, but if you love extra challenges, it might be for you.
Final Tips for “Ancients Recovered”
Whether you’re hunting for shiny Regis, aiming for a perfect Galarian bird, or just want to stock up on XL Candy, “Ancients Recovered” has something for every Pokémon Go player. Take advantage of no remote raid limits during the weekend and repeat the Timed Research as much as possible for maximum rewards.
Ready to raid? Grab your friends, check the daily schedule, and let the hunt begin!
