Even though it’s getting cold in the Northern Hemisphere, Pokemon Go is still going strong! We’re deep into the Precious Paths season, and Niantic has revealed a lot of exciting updates planned for the rest of the year and into 2026. Expect plenty of new in-game events through December and beyond, including festive costumes. Plus, Pokemon Go will add at least one completely new Pokemon before 2026, but players will have to work to unlock it.
The “Well Armed” event in Pokémon Go starts on December 11th at 10 AM and runs until December 16th at 8 PM (local time). During the event week, a new Pokémon, Clobbopus, will appear in the wild. Clobbopus is a Water and Fighting-type Pokémon originally from the Sword & Shield games. Before Clobbopus appears, players need to complete a special Global Challenge in Pokémon Go.
How to Get Clobbopus in Pokemon Go
During the Well Armed event in Pokémon Go, you’ll be able to find Clobbopus both in the wild and as a reward for completing Field Research tasks. However, it won’t appear until the community finishes a special Global Challenge – these are goals that Pokémon Go players worldwide work together to achieve. Recent Global Challenges have unlocked new Pokémon, and once this one is completed, Clobbopus will start appearing in the game. As a Water-type Pokémon, you’ll most likely find it near water areas, though it might also appear in other locations, especially when it first becomes available.
Players can now unlock Clobbopus in Pokémon Go by completing Max Battles, along with earning other rewards. To make Clobbopus available, the Pokémon Go community needs to win a total of 10 million Max Battles. We have until the end of the Well Armed event to reach this goal. The faster we do it, the longer we’ll be able to enjoy increased wild Pokémon appearances and special Field Research tasks. As of right now, the challenge is about 25% complete, so it looks like we’ll reach the goal with plenty of time remaining.
During the event, you’ll have a better chance of finding shiny versions of Dynamax Hitmonlee and Dynamax Hitmonchan in Max Battles. Completing these battles is a great way to unlock Clobbopus, and you can also find these Pokémon through Field Research tasks – though completing those won’t contribute to the overall global challenge.
Well Armed Event Featured Wild Spawns & Which Can Be Shiny
Clobbopus isn’t the only Pokémon appearing more frequently during the event. While it’s making its first appearance, other Fighting-type Pokémon will also be spawning in the wild more often. Here’s a list of the featured Pokémon for the Well Armed event in Pokémon Go:
- Clobbopus (once unlocked)
- Machop
- Makuhita
- Poliwag
- Octillery
Most of the Pokémon appearing in this event can be found in their shiny forms, with the exception of Clobbopus and Octillery. Combined with the increased shiny rates on Dynamax Pokémon, this should be a good opportunity for shiny hunters.
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