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Pokémon Go has had type-exclusive events in the past, and a brand new one is about to begin in the popular mobile game.

The Charge Up event will take place this week and spotlight Electric-type Pokémon. Whether it's Pikachu or some Legendaries like Raikou or Zapdos, the Electric-type are very formidable in Pokémon Go.

Trainers can enjoy a bevy of in-game bonuses and Pokémon Go debuts during the Charge Up event. Tynamo and its evolutionary line will finally debut in Pokémon Go in the wild and hatch from 5km Eggs during the event.

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Here's everything you need to know about the Pokémon Go Charge Up event.

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POKEMON GO CHARGE UP EVENT START TIME

The Pokémon Go Charge Up event begins Tuesday, March 16, at 10 a.m. and ends Monday, March 22, at 8 p.m. local time.

POKEMON GO SPAWN AND EGG HATCHES

During the Electric-type event, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Alolan Geodude, Voltorb, Electrike, Stunfisk, Tynamo and more.

As for Eggs, collecting 5km Eggs from Gyms and PokeStops will hatch Electric-type Pokémon like Pichu, Elekid, Electrike, Shinx, Joltik, Tynamo and Stunfisk.

POKEMON GO CHARGE UP EVENT RESEARCH TASKS

New Field and Timed Research will appear when the Charge Up event begins, granting trainers Pokémon encounters and much more.

We won't know the exact contents of the tasks until the event has begun, but according to the official Pokémon Go blog, the Field Research will reward Poké Balls, Ampharos Mega Energy, Manectric Mega Energy, encounters with Electric-type Pokémon and more.

As for the Timed Research, the blog confirms that the tasks will revolve around evolving and powering up Electric-type Pokémon.

Now that the event is live in some regions, we now know the tasks and rewards for the field and timed research.

Field Research

Timed Research

Completion Rewards: Tyanamo, Unova Stone, Ampharos Mega Energy (x10)

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Completion Rewards: Magneton, Sinnoh Stone, Manectric Mega Energy (x10)

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Completion Rewards: Porygon, Upgrade (x1), Ampharos Mega Energy (x15)

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Completion Rewards: Tynamo, Unova Stone, Manectric Mega Energy (x15)

POKEMON GO CHARGE UP EVENT RAIDS

Raids will shift when the Charge Up event begins, and will feature the debuts of two Electric-type Pokémon that can't be obtained any other way in Pokémon Go.

During the event, Therian Forme Thundurus will appear for the first time in five-star Raids. And while its typing will remain the same as its Incarnate Forme, trainers looking to take on this powerful Electric and Flying-type Pokémon can read our guide, here.

Mega Manectric will also make its Pokémon Go debut during the Charge Up event. Appearing in Mega Raids alongside Mega Houndoom and Abomasnow, Mega Manectric gives trainers another option for a powerful Electric-type Pokémon to take into battle.

Here's the complete list of Raids in Pokémon Go during the Charge Up event:

Level 1

Level 3

Level 5

Mega Raids

Are you excited for the Charge Up event in Pokémon Go? Who is your favorite Electric-type Pokémon? Let us know in the comments section.

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