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Pokemon GO Adding Gen 9 Pokemon in May Event

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On April 22, 2025

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Kingambit, a Gen 9 Dark/Steel-type Pokemon, will debut in Pokemon GO during the Crown Clash event from May 10-18.
Players can obtain Kingambit by defeating 15 Dark/Steel-type Pokemon in Raids with Bisharp as a buddy.
The event will also feature double XP for evolving Pokemon and an increased chance to encounter shiny Nidoqueen and Nidoking.

Pokemon GO has announced the debut of Kingambit, a Gen 9 monster, as part of a new event in May. Pokemon GO has steadily added more Paldean creatures to its listing, as the game currently features around fifty Pokemon from this region.

2025 has seen the debut of a few Paldean critters in Pokemon GO, including Shroodle, Fidough, and their respective evolutions. Pokemon GO‘s latest Horizons Celebrations event also saw the release of Tinkatink and its evolutionary line. Now, the developers have confirmed that yet another monster from Paldea is making its way to the mobile game.

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Pokemon GO will add Kingambit during its upcoming Crown Clash event, which will run from May 10 to 18. Kingambit is a Dark/Steel-type monster and Pawniard’s final evolution after Bisharp. To obtain Kingambit through evolution, players will need to have Bisharp as their buddy and defeat 15 Dark-type or Steel-type Pokemon in Raids. However, Bisharp isn’t required to participate in the Raid. In addition, during the event, Pawniard will be featured in one-star Raids, and players can even encounter its shiny form. Kingambit is a strong companion and might become one of Pokemon GO‘s best Steel-types, so players shouldn’t pass on the opportunity to add it to their roster. On the other hand, the Crown Clash event will also grant players double XP for evolving Pokemon, and an increased chance of encountering shiny Nidoqueen and Nidoking wearing crowns.

Pokemon GO is Adding Kingambit in Upcoming Crown Clash Event

Date: Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
New Pokemon: Kingambit (from evolving Bisharp)
Event-themed Field Research tasks, PokeStop showcases, and Collection Challenge will be added
Bonuses:
- 2x XP for evolving Pokemon
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Nidoqueen wearing a crown, Shiny Nidoking wearing a crown, Shiny Slowpoke, Shiny Combee, and Shiny Litleo
- Catching Slowpoke may award a King’s Rock
Increased Wild Encounters:
- Slowpoke*
- Slakoth*
- Piplup*
- Combee*
- Snivy*
- Litleo*
Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Sneasel*, Klink*, Pawniard*
- Three-Star Raids: Nidoqueen wearing a crown*, Nidoking wearing a crown*
*Can be shiny

Kingambit’s debut is not the only major event happening in May. Pokemon GO announced a Raid Day featuring Mega Kangaskhan for May 3, and another event focused on Baby Pokemon is also scheduled. More events are expected to be announced sooner rather than later, as players still await news about the arrival of Kubfu’s evolutions.

While Kingambit’s debut is still a few weeks away, Pokemon GO has a packed schedule for the remainder of April. Not only is Pokemon GO debuting Applin on April 24 for its Sweet Discoveries event, but a Dynamax Entei Battle Weekend is also happening on April 26, with a series of bonuses for players to enjoy as well.