An Instinctive Hero

**An Instinctive Hero** was an event in Pokémon GO.

2× Hatch XP
* 2× Hatch XP

2× Hatch Stardust
* 2× Hatch Stardust

Increased shiny chance from 2-km, 5-km, and 10-km Pokémon Eggs
* Increased shiny chance from 2-km, 5-km, and 10-km Pokémon Eggs

Spark Elekid and Larvesta release
* Spark Elekid and Larvesta release

Shiny Spark Elekid, Mantyke and Shock Drive Genesect release
* Shiny Spark Elekid, Mantyke and Shock Drive Genesect release

Themed Pokémon spawns increased
* Themed Pokémon spawns increased

Themed Pokémon in 7-km Eggs
* Themed Pokémon in 7-km Eggs

Themed Field Research
* Themed Field Research

Special Research available
* Special Research available

Shop special offer
* Shop special offer

#0125ElectabuzzSpark
#0239ElekidSpark
#0466ElectivireSpark
#0636Larvesta
#0637Volcarona

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

#0125ElectabuzzSpark

#0239ElekidSpark

#0458Mantyke

#0466ElectivireSpark

#0649GenesectShock Drive

 Pokémon Eggs
These Pokémon would hatch from 2-km, 5-km, 7-km and 10-km Pokémon Eggs obtained during the event:

 2-km Eggs

#0636
Larvesta
**855** / **800**

 5-km Eggs

#0636
Larvesta
**855** / **800**

 7-km Eggs

#0439
Mime Jr.
**626** / **578**

#0440
Happiny
**212** / **178**

#0458
Mantyke
**713** / **662**

#0532
Timburr
**751** / **699**

#0588
Karrablast
**675** / **626**

#0610
Axew
**782** / **729**

#0616
Shelmet
**476** / **434**

#0704
Goomy
**557** / **514**

 10-km Eggs

#0636
Larvesta
**855** / **800**

### Field Research event tasks

 Field Research tasks
These Field Research tasks were available during the event:

Hatch an Egg
 Electabuzz  Magmar  Mantine

Hatch 2 Eggs
 Chansey  Chimecho

Hatch 3 Eggs
 Magneton Snorlax

### Special Research

 An Instinctive Hero
**An Instinctive Hero** Special Research was available during the event:

1st Part

Make 10 Nice Throws
5×  Razz Berry

Catch 20 Pokémon
5×  Poké Ball

Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
 Exeggcute

Rewards for whole set
1×  Incubator Limited1500  Experience

2nd Part

Hatch 1 Eggs
1×  Incense

Use 15 Razz Berries to help catch Pokémon
5×  Great Ball

Spin 20 PokéStops or Gyms
 Ferroseed

Rewards for whole set
20×  Chansey Candy2000  Experience

3rd Part

Catch 30 Pokémon
10×  Great Ball

Earn 5 Candies exploring with your buddy
5×  Pinap Berry

Hatch 3 Eggs
 Chansey

Rewards for whole set
 Elekid2500  Experience

4th Part

*Claim Reward!*
10×  Pinap Berry

*Claim Reward!*
10×  Great Ball

*Claim Reward!*
10×  Ultra Ball

Rewards for whole set
2500×  Stardust2500  Experience

 Spark dialogue
1st Part

* Hey! **TRAINER**! No time to explain—take this Incubator and follow me, quick!

2nd Part

* Phew! Appreciate the hustle, **TRAINER**. Did you use that Incubator I gave you?
* I bet you’re curious why we’re in a hurry.
* It’s because Elekid ran off—right as I took my eyes off it to put an Egg in that Incubator!
* To be fair, this isn’t the first time my Elekid’s gotten a case of the zoomies. I think it just gets restless sometimes. And hey, chasing after it is a great way to get my daily steps in!
* As for that Incubator, I had a feeling you’d be up for helping me track down Elekid and thought, “Why not hatch an Egg along the way?”
* Professor Willow tells me you’re no stranger to hatching Pokémon. I’d love to hear all about your escapades, so c’mon, dish!
* Actually, hold that thought—I think I see Elekid over thataway! After it, **TRAINER**! We can chat on the way!

3rd Part

* Wanna hear more about what I’ve been up to?
* Okay, so, I had this wild idea that exposing Pokémon Eggs to different kinds of music might influence what interests they develop as they grow up.
* No results yet, but I’ve been making a lotta playlists. Ooh, you should share some of your favorite tunes with me later!
* I’m getting excited. Haha. Thinking about Pokémon always amps me up!
* Like, how do they instinctively develop so many unique characteristics? And at the same time, they all have their own personalities!
* For example, Elekid are known to rotate their arms to generate electricity, but they supposedly tire easily. And then there’s my Elekid, who’s always running off.
* That’s what makes my buddy so charming, though! I wouldn’t have it any other way.
* What’s your Buddy Pokémon like, **TRAINER**? You should ask it to join us while we track down Elekid. I’m itching to see if your buddy’s personality is anything like yours!

4th Part

* A-HA! Elekid spotted dead ahead! And it looks like it’s tuckered itself out.
* Our wild Pokémon chase is finally coming to an end.
* Y’know, I bet things only went as smoothly as they did because you were here.
* I didn’t even have to worry about Team GO Rocket trying to mess with us!
* Come to think of it, they’ve been weirdly preoccupied lately... But hey, I’m not about to look a gift Horsea in the mouth.
* Enough about them, though. Thanks again for being my hero today, **TRAINER**! I dunno how long it would’ve taken me to chase down Elekid without your help.
* Well, I’ve got places to be and Eggs to hatch, but don’t be a stranger! Let’s chat again real soon!

### Shop special offer

 Special shop offers
These offers were available from the shop during the event:

Explorer Box 745
4×  Incubator Limited
3×  Super Incubator

Journeyer Box 925
2×  Star Piece
5×  Incubator Limited
5×  Super Incubator

Voyager Box 2100
3×  Lucky Egg
20×  Incubator Limited
10×  Super Incubator

## References

1. ↑ Trainers! Help out Spark during the An Instinctive Hero event!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2023-04-24.
2. ↑ New boxes live at 9am on the 2nd. *r/TheSilphRoad*. Retrieved on 2023-05-01.