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Trainers,

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, you’ll be able to enjoy an Incense Day event featuring Beldum and other Psychic- and Steel-type Pokémon!

During this event, Beldum will be attracted to Incense, and you could even encounter a Shiny Beldum if you’re lucky! Evolve Metang (the Evolution of Beldum) during the event to get a Metagross that knows Meteor Mash, an attack that was previously featured during Community Day! An event-exclusive 1 PokéCoin bundle featuring an Incense will also be available to purchase in the shop.

In addition to Beldum, different Pokémon will be attracted to Incense at different times throughout the event. During times that feature Psychic-type Pokémon, you might encounter Pokémon like Natu, Girafarig, Meditite, and Baltoy. If you’re lucky, you might even find a Munna! During times that feature Steel-type Pokémon, you might encounter Pokémon like Alolan Diglett, Magnemite, Aron, and Bronzor. If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a Shieldon!

Here’s a breakdown of which type of Pokémon you can expect to encounter at different times throughout the event.

  • From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time: Psychic-type Pokémon
  • From 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. local time: Steel-type Pokémon
  • From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time: Psychic-type Pokémon
  • From 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time: Steel-type Pokémon
  • From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time: Psychic-type Pokémon
  • From 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time: Steel-type Pokémon

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated. For the latest on in-game events and feature updates, be sure to check this help center article.

—The Pokémon GO team