On April 1, 2024, Pokémon GO trainers were treated to a day of excitement and surprises as Niantic unveiled the much-anticipated “An Excellent Opportunity” event. Pokémon GO April Fools’ Day Event brought a delightful twist to the game, turning Nice and Great throws into Excellent throws and opening up a world of thrilling possibilities for players.
An Excellent Opportunity: Pokémon GO April Fools’ Day Event explained
Pokémon GO players had a blast on April 1, 2024, thanks to a special event called “An Excellent Opportunity.” Niantic, the company behind the game, made this event extra fun for players.
During the event, something cool happened: when players made Nice or Great throws while catching Pokémon, those throws counted as Excellent throws instead. This made it easier for players to catch Pokémon they encountered.
The event also had special tasks for players to complete, with rewards for each task:
Field Research tasks and rewards:
- Make 3 Nice Throws in a Row:
- Reward: 300× Stardust.
- Make 3 Great Ball Throws in a Row:
- Reward: Encounter with the quirky Spinda.
- Make 3 Great Throws in a Row:
- Reward: 500× Stardust.
- Make 3 Excellent Throws:
- Reward: 10× Poké Ball or 3× Ultra Ball.
Timed research tasks and rewards: An Excellent Opportunity (1/2):
- Task: Make 15 Nice Throws
- Reward: 10× Poké Ball.
- Task: Make 10 Great Throws
- Reward: 10× Great Ball.
- Task: Make 5 Excellent Throws
- Reward: 10× Ultra Ball. Bonus Reward: 1000× Stardust.
Timed research tasks and rewards: An Excellent Opportunity (2/2):
- Task: Make 25 Nice Throws in a Row
- Reward: 15× Poké Ball.
- Task: Make 25 Great Throws in a Row
- Reward: 15× Great Ball.
- Task: Make 25 Excellent Throws in a Row
- Reward: 15× Ultra Ball. Bonus Rewards: 5000× Stardust and 3× Golden Razz Berry.
There were even special research tasks that gave players the chance to encounter unique Pokémon like Spinda.
Overall, “An Excellent Opportunity” was a fun way for players to enjoy Pokémon GO on April Fools’ Day. It added a playful twist to the game and gave players the chance to earn some cool rewards while having a great time.
