Astral Eclipse

**Astral Eclipse** was an event in Pokémon GO. There was also two additional parts of the event named **Ultra Beast Arrival: Global** and regional **Ultra Beast Arrival** in Los Angeles, US, and London, UK.

## Features

Solgaleo and Lunala release
* Solgaleo and Lunala release

Themed Pokémon spawns increased
* Themed Pokémon spawns increased

Themed Pokémon in Eggs
* Themed Pokémon in Eggs

Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles
* Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles

Themed Field Research
* Themed Field Research

New part of Special Research available
* New part of Special Research available

Collection Challenge available
* Collection Challenge available

New avatar items
* New avatar items

### Featured Pokémon

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

#0791Solgaleo
#0792Lunala

 Pokémon in wild
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates in the wild and from Incense or Lure Modules. Lunatone and Solrock appeared worldwide.

#0019RattataAlolan
#0027SandshrewAlolan
#0035Clefairy
#0037VulpixAlolan
#0120Staryu
#0163Hoothoot
#0191Sunkern
#0337Lunatone
#0338Solrock
#0517Munna
#0546Cottonee
#0548Petilil
#0734Yungoos

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 1st Tier
#0425Drifloon   **Boss CP** 3,151
**Max capture CP**
684 855
#0592Frillish   **Boss CP** 3,886
**Max capture CP**
718 898
#0592Frillish   **Boss CP** 3,886
**Max capture CP**
718 898
#0686Inkay   **Boss CP** 2,903
**Max capture CP**
529 662
#0744Rockruff **Boss CP** 3,118
**Max capture CP**
543 679
 3rd Tier
#0073Tentacruel   **Boss CP** 16,253
**Max capture CP**
1,384 1,730
#0621Druddigon **Boss CP** 18,606
**Max capture CP**
1,561 1,951
#0628Braviary   **Boss CP** 16,865
**Max capture CP**
1,608 2,010
 5th Tier
#0793Nihilego   **Boss CP** 48,499
**Max capture CP**
2,256 2,821
 Mega Raids
#0229Mega Houndoom   **Boss CP** 41,693
**Max capture CP**
1,505 1,882

### Field Research event tasks

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

Catch 5 Psychic-type Pokémon
 Staryu

Catch 5 Staryu
1000×  Stardust

### Special Research

The ninth part of the A Cosmic Companion Special Research was released in this event.

 **Main article:** *A Cosmic Companion*
### Collection Challenge

 Collection Challenges
To complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:

Astral Eclipse: Sun Challenge

3000×  Stardust

Astral Eclipse: Moon Challenge

3000×  Stardust

### Avatar items

 New avatar items
These avatar items were released at the start of the event:

Solgaleo Mask
 250
(*male*)

Solgaleo Mask
 250
(*female*)

Solgaleo Shoes
 100
(*male*)

Solgaleo Shoes
 100
(*female*)

Lunala Wings
 250
(*male*)

Lunala Wings
 250
(*female*)

Lunala Pants
 150
(*male*)

Lunala Pants
 150
(*female*)

Starry Sky Tights
 50
(*male*)

Starry Sky Tights
 50
(*female*)

## Ultra Beast Arrival Global

Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles
* Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles

1.25× Raid XP against Ultra Beasts
* 1.25× Raid XP against Ultra Beasts

Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward
* Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward

Timed Research available
* Timed Research available

Shop special offer
* Shop special offer

Available by redeeming codes throughout the day:

Exclusive medal available
* Exclusive medal available

Collection Challenge available
* Collection Challenge available

Exclusive medal

November 26, 2022

### Featured Pokémon

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 5th Tier
Global:

#0793Nihilego   **Boss CP** 48,499
**Max capture CP**
2,256 2,821
#0799Guzzlord   **Boss CP** 26,545
**Max capture CP**
1,650 2,062
The Americas:

#0794Buzzwole   **Boss CP** 44,654
**Max capture CP**
1,977 2,472
Europe:

#0795Pheromosa   **Boss CP** 40,539
**Max capture CP**
1,624 2,030
Asia-Pacific:

#0796Xurkitree **Boss CP** 53,279
**Max capture CP**
2,249 2,812
Northern Hemisphere:

#0798Kartana   **Boss CP** 58,102
**Max capture CP**
2,101 2,626
Southern Hemisphere:

#0797Celesteela   **Boss CP** 39,774
**Max capture CP**
1,772 2,216

 Pokémon in wild
These Pokémon had increased spawn rates around the Gym that hosted the Ultra Beast raid for a short duration:

#0067Machoke
#0123Scyther
#0126Magmar
#0316Gulpin
#0359Absol
#0572Minccino
#0592Frillish
#0702Dedenne

### Timed Research

 Ultra Beast Arrival
**Ultra Beast Arrival** Timed Research was available during the event until 6 p.m. local time:

1st Part

Win a raid
 Nihilego

Win 2 raids
 Xurkitree

Win 3 raids
 Pheromosa

Win 4 raids
 Buzzwole

Win 5 raids
 Guzzlord

Win 6 raids
 Kartana

Win 7 raids
 Celesteela

Rewards for whole set
570  Experience570×  Stardust

### Collection Challenge

 Mini Collection Challenge: Nihilego
An extra Collection Challenge was available by redeeming special codes throughout the day. These codes also awarded the exclusive medal. To complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:

7×  Nihilego Candy9×  Nihilego Candy3×  Nihilego Candy

### Global Challenge

From November 21st to 26th Trainers around the world could combine efforts to reap additional rewards for the event.

* 50,000 Trainers referred

* Lure Module via a bundle in the in-game shop
 100,000 Trainers referred
* 100,000 Trainers referred

* Beast Balls when facing Ultra Beasts

### Shop special offer

 Special shop offers
These offers were available from the shop since November 25th.

Master Raid Box 2000
20×  Ultra Ball
8×  Incubator Limited
8×  Super Incubator
3×  Remote Raid Pass

Ultra Raid Box 1900
5×  Incubator Limited
10×  Super Incubator
5×  Premium Battle Pass

## Ultra Beast Arrival (local)

Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles
* Increased chance to receive Rare Candy XL from in-person Raid Battles

1.25× Raid XP against Ultra Beasts
* 1.25× Raid XP against Ultra Beasts

Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward
* Receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward

Special Research available
* Special Research available

Timed Research available
* Timed Research available

Collection Challenge available
* Collection Challenge available

### Featured Pokémon

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 5th Tier
#0793Nihilego   **Boss CP** 48,499
**Max capture CP**
2,256 2,821
#0799Guzzlord   **Boss CP** 26,545
**Max capture CP**
1,650 2,062
#0794Buzzwole   **Boss CP** 44,654
**Max capture CP**
1,977 2,472
#0795Pheromosa   **Boss CP** 40,539
**Max capture CP**
1,624 2,030
#0796Xurkitree **Boss CP** 53,279
**Max capture CP**
2,249 2,812
#0798Kartana   **Boss CP** 58,102
**Max capture CP**
2,101 2,626
#0797Celesteela   **Boss CP** 39,774
**Max capture CP**
1,772 2,216

### Special Research

 Ultra Beast Arrival
**Ultra Beast Arrival** Special Research was available during the event:

1st Part

Spin the Gym marked "Ultra Wormhole"
1×  Premium Battle Pass

Rewards for whole set
10×  Nihilego10×  Buzzwole10×  Pheromosa

### Timed Research

 Ultra Beast Arrival
**Ultra Beast Arrival** Timed Research was available during the event:

1st Part

Win a raid
 Nihilego

Win 2 raids
 Xurkitree

Win 3 raids
 Pheromosa

Win 4 raids
 Buzzwole

Win 5 raids
 Guzzlord

Win 6 raids
 Kartana

Win 7 raids
 Celesteela

Rewards for whole set
570  Experience570×  Stardust

### Collection Challenge

 Trade Challenge: Sun/Moon
To complete the Collection Challenge, Trainer must obtain these Pokémon during the event:
*To be added*

## Gallery

Infographic Astral EclipseFile 01- UB-01 SYMBIONTNihilego promotional videoFile 02- UB-02 BEAUTYPheromosa promotional videoFile 03- UB-02 ABSORPTIONBuzzwole promotional videoFile 04- UB-03 LIGHTINGXurkitree promotional videoFile 06- UB-04 BLASTER -ShortsCelesteela promotional videoFile 07- UB-04 BLADE - UB-05 GLUTTONGuzzlord and Kartana promotional videoFile 08- UB-05 GLUTTON - REEMERGENCEGuzzlord promotional video

## Trivia

* The Ultra Beast Arrival medal is stated to be November 26, 2022 even if it was obtained via the global event.

## References

1. ↑ Be the star of the Astral Eclipse event! *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2022-11-21.
2. ↑ The reports are in—a surge of Ultra Beasts is approaching! *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2022-11-21.
3. ↑ Ultra Beast Arrival Boxes (per PokeMiners). *r/TheSilphRoad*. Retrieved on 2022-11-25.