Pokemon GO's new Rising Heroes season is underway, and players looking for stuff to do can partake in the limited-time Catch Mastery Event, putting three Fighting-type Pokemon into the spotlight. For just one day, March 5, Pokemon GO players will notice increased spawns for Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, with many research tasks that reward Hitmontop encounters.

Until 8 PM local time today, March 5, players will have higher chances to find shiny versions of the three aforementioned Fighting-type monsters. They will also earn double XP for catching any Pokemon with special throws, like Nice, Great, Excellent, and Curveball. And last but not least, look forward to Tyrogue hatching from most 7 km eggs.

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And with that, Pokemon GO players will find the field and timed research tasks and rewards below for the Catch Mastery event.

Catch Mastery Field Research Tasks and Rewards

Hitmonlee in a park Hitmontop in a stadium and Hitmonchan from Pokemon
  • Make 3 Curveball Throws in a Row (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Make 7 Great Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Make 5 Great Curveball Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)

Catch Mastery Timed Research Tasks and Rewards

Steps

Tasks

Total Rewards

Step 1

  • Catch 2 Hitmonchan (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 2 Hitmonlee (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Make 3 Nice Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 10 Poke Balls
  • 500 XP

Step 2

  • Make 5 Nice Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Use 3 Berries to help catch Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 5 Nanab Berries
  • 500 XP

Step 3

  • Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Use 3 Nanab Berries while catching Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 5 Razz Berries
  • 500 XP

Step 4

  • Make 3 Nice Curve ball Throws in a row (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Use 3 Razz Berries to help Catch Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 5 Pinap Berries
  • 500 XP

Step 5

  • Make 3 Nice Curve ball Throws in a row (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Use 3 Pinap Berries to help Catch Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 10 Poke Balls
  • 1000 XP

Step 6

  • Make 3 Great Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 5 Hitmonchan (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 5 Hitmonlee (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 10 Great Balls
  • 1000 XP

Step 7

  • Make 3 Great Curveball Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 10 Hitmonchan (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 10 Hitmonlee (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 10 Ultra Balls
  • 1000 XP

Step 8

  • Make 5 Great Curveball Throws (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 10 Hitmonchan (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 10 Hitmonlee (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 500 Stardust
  • 1500 XP

Step 9

  • Make 3 Great Curveball Throws in a row (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Catch 10 Fighting-type Pokemon (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Make an Excellent Throw (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 1000 Stardust
  • 2500 XP

Step 10

  • Make 5 Great Curveball Throws in a row (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Make an Excellent Throw (Hitmontop Encounter)
  • Make an Excellent Curveball Throw (Hitmontop Encounter)

  • Hitmontop Encounter
  • 1500 Stardust
  • 3000 XP

After completing all the steps, Pokemon GO fans will have tons of Hitmontop in storage. By sending them in, players will earn Candy that can be used to strengthen Hitmontop.

How Do I Evolve Hitmontop?

Unfortunately, Hitmontop does not evolve in Pokemon GO or the mainline games. Tyrogue can evolve into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop with Tyrogue Candy, but it depends on its stats.

  • If Tyrogue's defense is its highest stat, it'll evolve into Hitmonchan.
  • If its attack is highest, it'll evolve into Hitmonlee.
  • If its HP is high, it'll evolve into Hitmontop.

To check a Tyrogue's stats, go to its profile and then hit the three-line button on the bottom right --then hit Appraise.

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FAQ

Q: Can Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee Be Shiny?

Yes. Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee will have increased spawns and a higher shiny percentage rate.

Q: When Does the Catch Mastery Event end?

The Catch Mastery Event ends at 8 pm on March 5 local time.

Q: Does Hitmontop Evolve?

No --Hitmontop does not evolve in Pokemon GO.