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Nacli

Journey to Paldea

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Nacli and its evolutions, Naclstack and Garganacl, debut in this Paldea-themed week from 2 to 9 December, with Nacli turning up rarely in the wild. The wild Pokémon change on alternating days, Paldean Tauros appears in three-star raids in a different breed depending on region, and on 6 and 7 December the December Community Day Pokémon spawn from 14:00 to 17:00. Field Research, Collection Challenges and an optional paid Timed Research also give encounters with event Pokémon.

Event bonuses

  • 2× XP for winning raids
  • 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
  • Better chance of finding Shiny Larvitar and Shiny Bagon
  • Different wild Pokémon all day on alternating days: Larvitar, Drifloon, Skrelp and others on 2, 4, 6 and 8 December; Misdreavus, Bagon, Clauncher and others on 3, 5, 7 and 9 December
  • Event Field Research with encounters with event Pokémon
  • Catch-themed Collection Challenges rewarding XP, Stardust and encounters with event Pokémon
  • Evolve Nacli into Naclstack for 25 Candy and Naclstack into Garganacl for 100 Candy

In the wild

Nacli Nacli
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 828
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 897

Nacli evolves into Naclstack for 25 Candy, then into Garganacl for 100 Candy.

Nymble Nymble ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 507
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 550

Nymble evolves into Lokix for 50 Candy.

Pawmi Pawmi ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 545
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 590

Pawmi evolves into Pawmo for 25 Candy, then into Pawmot for 100 Candy.

Smoliv Smoliv ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 732
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 793

Smoliv evolves into Dolliv for 25 Candy, then into Arboliva for 100 Candy.

Larvitar Larvitar ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 891
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 966

Larvitar evolves into Pupitar for 25 Candy, then into Tyranitar for 100 Candy.

Drifloon Drifloon ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,026
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,111

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim for 50 Candy.

Skrelp Skrelp ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 911
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 987

Skrelp evolves into Dragalge for 50 Candy.

Misdreavus Misdreavus ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 1,651
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,789

Misdreavus evolves into Mismagius (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.

Bagon Bagon ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 991
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,073

Bagon evolves into Shelgon for 25 Candy, then into Salamence for 100 Candy.

Clauncher Clauncher ✦ Shiny
Encounter Max CP
Wild (up to level 30) 932
Weather boosted (up to level 35) 1,010

Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer for 50 Candy.

Research encounters

Nacli Nacli
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Research reward (level 15) 381 414

Nacli evolves into Naclstack for 25 Candy, then into Garganacl for 100 Candy.

Larvitar Larvitar ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Research reward (level 15) 411 445

Larvitar evolves into Pupitar for 25 Candy, then into Tyranitar for 100 Candy.

Bagon Bagon ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Research reward (level 15) 459 495

Bagon evolves into Shelgon for 25 Candy, then into Salamence for 100 Candy.

In raids

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,546 1,621
Weather boosted (level 25) 1,932 2,026

Top counters

  1. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  2. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  3. Mega Rayquaza Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
  4. Mega Alakazam Confusion / Psychic
  5. Mega Gallade Confusion / Psychic
  6. Mega Gardevoir Confusion / Psychic
Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed) Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,546 1,621
Weather boosted (level 25) 1,932 2,026

Top counters

  1. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  2. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  3. Mega Rayquaza Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
  4. Mega Alakazam Confusion / Psychic
  5. Primal Kyogre Waterfall / Origin Pulse
  6. Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Precipice Blades
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,546 1,621
Weather boosted (level 25) 1,932 2,026

Top counters

  1. Deoxys (Attack Forme) Zen Headbutt / Psycho Boost
  2. Mega Mewtwo Y Confusion / Psystrike
  3. Mega Rayquaza Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
  4. Mega Alakazam Confusion / Psychic
  5. Mega Raichu Y Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+
  6. Regieleki Lock-On / Thunder Cage
Bombirdier Bombirdier ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,351 1,421
Weather boosted (level 25) 1,688 1,777

Top counters

  1. Mega Raichu Y Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+
  2. Regieleki Lock-On / Thunder Cage
  3. White Kyurem Ice Fang / Ice Burn
  4. Mega Manectric Thunder Fang / Discharge+
  5. Mega Diancie Rock Throw / Rock Slide
  6. Thundurus (Therian Forme) Volt Switch / Wildbolt Storm
Dondozo Dondozo ✦ Shiny
Encounter Min CP 100% IV
Caught (level 20) 1,633 1,712
Weather boosted (level 25) 2,041 2,140

Top counters

  1. Mega Raichu Y Thunder Shock / Zap Cannon+
  2. Regieleki Lock-On / Thunder Cage
  3. Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant
  4. Mega Manectric Thunder Fang / Discharge+
  5. Thundurus (Therian Forme) Volt Switch / Wildbolt Storm
  6. Kartana Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade

Shop

  • Journey to Paldea Timed Research (US$1.99): 3,000 Stardust, two Premium Battle Passes and encounters with event Pokémon including Larvitar, Bagon and Nacli. Can be gifted to friends at Great Friends or above, and cannot be bought with PokéCoins. Rewards must be claimed by 9 December at 20:00 local time.

Web Store only

  • Journey to Paldea Ultra Ticket Box (US$1.99): the Timed Research ticket and 5 Ultra Balls

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Source: the official announcement on pokemongo.com. Published .