A Valorous Hero

**A Valorous Hero** was an event in Pokémon GO.

2× Catch Candy
* 2× Catch Candy

2× Catch Candy XL chance
* 2× Catch Candy XL chance

2× Mysterious Components from Team GO Rocket Grunts
* 2× Mysterious Components from Team GO Rocket Grunts

Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
* Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs

Candela Ponyta and Mega Pinsir release
* Candela Ponyta and Mega Pinsir release

Shiny Candela Ponyta and Mega Pinsir release
* Shiny Candela Ponyta and Mega Pinsir release

Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles
* Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles

Themed Field Research
* Themed Field Research

Special Research available
* Special Research available

Timed Research available
* Timed Research available

Shop special offer
* Shop special offer

#0077PonytaCandela
#0078RapidashCandela
#0127Mega Pinsir

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

#0077PonytaCandela

#0078RapidashCandela

#0127Mega Pinsir

 Raid Bosses
These Raid Bosses were available during the event:

 1st Tier
#0058Hisuian Growlithe   **Boss CP** 3,978
**Max capture CP**
755 944
#0077Galarian Ponyta **Boss CP** 5,399
**Max capture CP**
969 1,212
#0163Hoothoot   **Boss CP** 2,038
**Max capture CP**
387 484
 3rd Tier
#0618Galarian Stunfisk   **Boss CP** 13,010
**Max capture CP**
1,235 1,544
#0621Druddigon **Boss CP** 18,606
**Max capture CP**
1,561 1,951
#0628Hisuian Braviary   **Boss CP** 16,865
**Max capture CP**
1,608 2,010
#0713Hisuian Avalugg   **Boss CP** 21,854
**Max capture CP**
1,975 2,469
 5th Tier
#0788Tapu Fini   **Boss CP** 40,978
**Max capture CP**
1,632 2,041

Power up a Pokémon
300×  Stardust

Power up Pokémon 5 times
1000×  Stardust

Power up Pokémon 10 times
 Ponyta

Battle in a Gym
3×  Hyper Potion

Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
5×  Revive

1st Part

Catch 15 Pokémon
10×  Poké Ball

Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon
10×  Razz Berry

Power up Pokémon 5 times
1000×  Stardust

Rewards for whole set
1500  Experience Charmander

2nd Part

Use 5 supereffective Charged Attacks
10×  Pinap Berry

Power up Pokémon 10 times
2000×  Stardust

Battle 3 Team GO Rocket members
3×  Revive

Rewards for whole set
2000  Experience Stufful

3rd Part

Catch 15 Pokémon
15×  Great Ball

Power up Pokémon 15 times
2500×  Stardust

Battle in a Gym 3 times
5×  Revive

Rewards for whole set
2500  Experience Ponyta

4th Part

*Claim Reward!*
80×  Charizard Mega Energy

*Claim Reward!*
5×  Hyper Potion

*Claim Reward!*
7×  Revive

Rewards for whole set
2500  Experience2500×  Stardust

 Candela dialogue
1st Part

* ... ... ... \*sigh\* ... ... ...
* Oh. Hey, **TRAINER**.
* ... ... ... \*sigh\*
* Sorry. I’ve just been feeling kinda burnt out lately.
* I hate to say it, but my battling techniques have gotten stale. I need to reignite my inner fire somehow.
* Wait—I’ve got an idea! Professor Willow’s always talking about how great you are at Pokémon battles.
* How about letting me see some of that passion in action? Watching you battle might be just what I need!
* You’ll help me out, yeah? Nice. I knew you’d agree, **TRAINER**.
* Let’s make sure our teams are in top shape, then we’ll get to it.

2nd Part

* I’m all set, **TRAINER**.
* My team’s raring to see you and your Pokémon blaze into the fray!
* So. Where should we start? There’s plenty of options—take on a Gym, battle with friends, go a couple rounds in the GO Battle League...
* You and I could even go head-to-head!
* Oh—I’ve got it! See that Team GO Rocket Grunt over there?
* Let’s take ’em down. We can save whatever Pokémon they’ve got their hands on and flex your battle skills at the same time!

3rd Part

* You’re on fire, **TRAINER**!
* Didja see how fast that Grunt ran off? Hah! You smoked ’em.
* Speaking of Grunts, they’ve been acting weird lately. The last few I battled acted off after I beat ’em. Usually they throw a huffy quip at me before sulking off.
* But lately they just laugh!
* Rrrgh... Think I need to up the intensity? Maybe have Ponyta give ’em a good Stomp at the end?!
* Anyway. Enough analyzing—that’s Blanche’s thing. Let’s get back to battling. Why don’t we find a Gym you can take on.

4th Part

* That was a blistering battle, **TRAINER**!
* My mind’s ablaze with new ways to train.
* Thanks for helping me find my fire!
* I should probably be the one teaching you stuff, but you know plenty already.
* Does that mean you’re looking to take up the reins of team leader yourself? Hah, I could get behind that!
* You know, you really gave me the inspiration I needed—I’d say that’s pretty heroic.
* All right. Enough talk. Ponyta and I are off to get in some training. See you later, **TRAINER**! And you better be ready to battle the next time you see me.

### Timed Research

 A Valorous Hero: Timed Research
**A Valorous Hero: Timed Research** was available during the event:

1st Part

Power up Pokémon 10 times
1000×  Stardust

Catch 5 Pokémon
10×  Poké Ball

Make 5 Great Throws
10×  Razz Berry

Battle 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts
5×  Hyper Potion

Rewards for whole set
1000×  Stardust1000  Experience1×  Fast TM

2nd Part

Power up Pokémon 10 times
1000×  Stardust

Catch 5 Pokémon
10×  Poké Ball

Make 5 Great Throws
10×  Razz Berry

Battle in a Gym 3 times
5×  Hyper Potion

Rewards for whole set
1000×  Stardust1000  Experience1×  Charged TM

### Shop special offer

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

GO Rocket Box 695
3×  Max Potion
3×  Max Revive
3×  Super Incubator
3×  Rocket Radar

Explorer Box 1480
30×  Ultra Ball
3×  Incense
2×  Incubator Limited
13×  Super Incubator

Hatch Box 1900
2×  Incense
6×  Incubator Limited
10×  Super Incubator
2×  Poffin

## References

1. ↑ Trainers! Help out Candela during the upcoming A Valorous Hero event! *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2023-05-04.
2. ↑ New Boxes in Shop. *r/TheSilphRoad*. Retrieved on 2023-05-11.