Pokémon Go Phantom Ruins Event Guide: Shiny Hunts, Bonuses, and All Challenges Unlocked!

Ready for a new Pokémon Go event? The “Phantom Ruins” event is live from June 14-18 and it’s one you won’t want to miss, especially if you’re into shiny hunting or just want a chance at some cool spawns. Here’s a quick, friendly guide to everything you need to know to make the most out of these few days!

• Event dates and bonuses
• Premium Timed Research details and rewards
• Collection Challenges breakdown
• Field Research tasks
• Boosted wild and Incense spawns
• Shiny opportunities

When and what’s happening?

The Phantom Ruins event runs from June 14 to June 18. During this time, you’ll find:

• Incense attracting specific Pokémon
• Double catch XP
• Special bonuses for Max Particle collection — just in time for Gigantamax Inteleon’s debut!

It’s a perfect moment if you’re looking to shiny hunt Gothita or Phantump.

Premium Timed Research: Is it worth it?

There’s a paid Timed Research for $1.99, and while the rewards match the value, it’s mostly worth grabbing if you’re after shiny Gothita or Phantump, or need extra Incense. Once you finish the research, you also unlock double catch Stardust until June 18, 8 p.m. local time — a solid bonus for the grind.

Timed Research Steps

Step 1:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Phantump encounter)
• Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Phantump encounter)
• Transfer 5 Pokémon (Phantump encounter)
• Catch 20 Pokémon (Phantump encounter)
• Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Phantump encounter)
• Transfer 10 Pokémon (Phantump encounter)
• Spin 3 PokéStops or gyms (Phantump encounter)

Rewards: Phantump encounter, 2 Incense, 500 Stardust

Step 2:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Gothita encounter)
• Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Gothita encounter)
• Transfer 5 Pokémon (Gothita encounter)
• Catch 20 Pokémon (Gothita encounter)
• Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (Gothita encounter)
• Transfer 10 Pokémon (Gothita encounter)
• Use an Incense (Gothita encounter)

Rewards: Gothita encounter, 3 Incense, 500 Stardust

Collection Challenges

There are three Collection Challenges to tackle during Phantom Ruins:

• Challenge 1: Catch Drilbur, Rhyhorn, Duskull, Skorupi, Phantump, Golett (Rewards: 2,000 XP, Phantump encounter)
• Challenge 2: Catch Drilbur, Rhyhorn, Duskull, Skorupi, Gothita, Archen (Rewards: 2,000 XP, Gothita encounter)
• Challenge 3: Catch Phantump, Gothita, Chimecho, Sableye (Rewards: 2,000 XP, 1 Incense)

Field Research Tasks

Spin PokéStops for a chance at these event tasks:

• Catch 10 Pokémon (Gothita, Rufflet, Phantump, or Greavard encounter)
• Catch 7 different species of Pokémon (Gothita or Phantump encounter)
• Catch a Gothita (Phantump encounter)
• Catch a Phantump (Gothita encounter)
• Explore 2 km (2 Rare Candy)

Boosted Wild and Incense Spawns

Here’s a breakdown of what’s spawning more often during the event:

• Rhyhorn
• Sableye
• Duskull
• Chimecho
• Skorupi
• Drilbur
• Archen
• Gothita*
• Golett
• Phantump*

Incense boosts: Sableye, Chimecho, Gothita*, Rufflet, Phantump*, Greavard*.

*Gothita, Phantump, and Greavard have an “increased chance” of being shiny in the wild during this event!

Quick Tips

Double XP and Stardust mean it’s a great time to catch as many Pokémon as you can. Use your Incense for even more chances at event spawns, and don’t forget to check every Gothita and Phantump for that shiny sparkle!

Good luck out there, Trainers!