Pokemon GO brings an exciting new event at the end of January. Glimmet shows up in the game for the very first time. This Ore Pokemon joins Pokémon Go on Tuesday, January 27, and stays until Sunday, February 1. Players get amazing bonuses and new ways to catch Pokemon.
This event is all about Routes. Routes are special paths you can walk in Pokemon GO. You get triple XP from walking Routes and your eggs hatch twice as fast. Glimmet appears when you walk Routes, complete research tasks, and finish special challenges.
If you love exploring new places or hunting for shiny Pokemon, this guide tells you everything about the Into the Depths event.
Event Times You Need to Know
Here are the important dates to remember:
| Event Window | Time | What Happens |
| Event Start | Tuesday, January 27 at morning | Into the Depths begins |
| Event End | Sunday, February 1 at night | Event bonuses end |
| Duration | Almost six days | Full event length |
The event runs for nearly a whole week. You have plenty of time to find Glimmet and use all the bonuses. The event starts and ends at your local time.
Glimmet Makes Its Pokemon GO Debut
Glimmet is the main Pokemon for this event. This Ore Pokemon joins Pokémon Go for the very first time ever. You can find Glimmet in many different ways.
Routes give you the best way to meet Glimmet. Walking Routes make it easier to find this new Pokémon. You also get triple XP for finishing Routes. This makes exploring much more fun and helpful.
Field Research tasks give another way to find Glimmet. Spin PokeStops to get special event tasks. Complete these tasks to catch Glimmet. Free research also increases your chances of finding this Pokémon.
You can buy special research for two dollars. This paid research gives you Glimmet for sure, along with other great rewards.
Wild Pokemon and Shiny Chances
The event brings many Pokemon into the wild. Here is what you can find:
- Diglett with better shiny chance
- Dunsparce that can be shiny
- Meditite that can be shiny
- Yungoos with a better shiny chance
- More Pokemon
Some Pokemon appear as shinies more often than usual. This makes the event perfect for shiny hunters. Diglett and Yungoos both have much better shiny rates.
Other Pokemon like Dunsparce and Meditite show up more but keep normal shiny chances. You can still find their shiny forms if you catch many of them.
Egg Hatches and Walking Bonus
The egg list changes completely during this event. Only eggs from gifts matter for this event. Open gifts from friends to get these special eggs.
| Pokemon | Shiny Available | Shiny Boost |
| Diglett | Yes | Better chance |
| Larvitar | Yes | Normal chance |
| Bagon | Yes | Normal chance |
| Deino | Yes | Normal chance |
| Yungoos | Yes | Better chance |
The walking bonus makes hatching eggs super fast. Eggs from gifts usually need lots of walking. During the event, you only need half that distance. This lets you hatch twice as many eggs.
Get many eggs from gifts before the event ends. Open gifts from friends to fill your storage. Then walk Routes to hatch them quickly.
Route Rewards and Extra XP
Routes become really valuable during Into the Depths. The triple XP bonus works on all Routes you finish. This helps you level up way faster than normal.
Look for Routes near your home or workplace before the event starts. Plan which Routes you want to walk many times. Longer Routes give more XP, but shorter Routes finish faster.
Triple XP plus Glimmet makes Routes the best thing to do during this event. You gain levels while hunting for the new Pokemon.
Paid Research Details
The paid research costs two dollars. Here is what it gives you:
- Double candy from hatching eggs
- Two tools for hatching eggs faster
- Diglett with better shiny chance for sure
- Yungoos with better shiny chance for sure
- Glimmet for sure
- More rewards and items
The double candy works with the fast hatching. You hatch eggs twice as fast and get twice the candy. This makes powering up Pokemon much easier.
Remember that research has a deadline. You must finish everything before Sunday, February 1 at night. Any rewards you do not claim will vanish when the event ends.
How to Get the Most from Into the Depths
Here are some good tips to make your event better:
Get lots of Poké Balls before the event starts. You will catch many Pokemon over almost a week. Make sure you have enough balls.
Walk Routes every single day. The triple XP grows quickly if you walk Routes often. Even one Route each day gives you lots of extra XP.
Save your hatching tools for eggs from gifts. The event eggs have great Pokemon. Use your free daily tool plus extras only on these eggs.
Check every Diglett and Yungoos you see. These two Pokemon have much better shiny rates. Tap on all of them for better shiny hunting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the Into the Depths event start and end?
The Into the Depths event runs from Tuesday, January 27 at morning to Sunday, February 1 at night. The event lasts almost six whole days.
How do I find Glimmet in Pokémon Go?
You can find Glimmet by walking Routes, finishing research tasks at stops, or doing the free and paid research. Routes give you the best chance to meet Glimmet.
What is the egg walking bonus during the event?
All eggs hatch with half the normal walking distance. Eggs from gifts usually need lots of walking but only need half during the event. The bonus works on all egg types.
Should I buy the paid research?
The two-dollar research gives you double candy from eggs, two hatching tools, and Glimmet for sure. It has good value if you plan to hatch lots of eggs and want Glimmet guaranteed.
Which Pokemon have better shiny rates?
Diglett and Yungoos both appear as shinies much more often during Into the Depths. Other Pokemon like Larvitar, Bagon, and Deino can be shiny but have normal chances.
What happens to Routes after the event ends?
Routes stay in the game forever. The triple XP bonus ends when the event finishes. Glimmet becomes much harder to find after February 1, so you can find other ways, like cheap Pokémon Go coins to buy it.
Can I still get Glimmet after the event?
Glimmet will probably stay in the game after Into the Depths ends, but it becomes very rare, so you can consider Pokémon Go accounts for sale. The event gives you the best chance to catch many Glimmet and find strong ones for your team.
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