Since Community Day Classic was yesterday, I was consequently unable to make the event rollup for Pokémon Go on that day as I had in some years prior. And now that there is exactly one day left in the month, it is necessary to make that rollup today before the month ends. This month was also no short of events, so that becomes yet another impetus for its creation, to detail the events and their significance. There's some of that to go around for all the events of this month as well.
As is the norm for April, the month started off with April Fool's Day - or to be more exact, April Fowl's Day - as this year's edition on April 1. My post at that time was intended to tease the happenings of the event, and as can be guessed by it, it involved Pidgey. On that day, Professor Willow's Pidgey apparently "flew the coop" from 1 PM onwards, and they could be found in the wild and as Field Research task rewards with increased XXS and XXL chances. There was also a two-page Special Research set to be claimed from 3 PM onwards that day, which served to assist the Professor; at the end of the day, all things normalized.
Like past years, April is the time to Spring into Spring, which means the return of the event of the same name, from April 4 to 10. New this year are the Cutiefly species family, as well as Pikachu and Eevee species families (yes, all evolved forms) with cherry blossoms. They and other seasonally appropriate Pokémon, including some past flower crown forms, appeared in the wild, raids, 2 km Eggs, and Field Research task rewards. Eggs rewarded twice as much Candy and took half the distance to hatch, while Lucky Eggs were extended; a Collection Challenge upped the ante and a new fashion item made things festive. During this event, Regieleki Elite Raids also occurred on April 9 in select EX Raid Gyms to lend an additional zip to the start of the season, although like Regidraco last month, some issues did come up. This event was nevertheless a nice primer for the season.
This month also hosted the first "signature event" of the Season of Rising Heroes, at least if last month's "An Everyday Hero" event isn't considered to be quite characteristic. It's called "A Mystic Hero", and as can be guessed, it dealt with the team in question and its leader, Blanche. From April 13 to 17, with bonuses of doubled XP, two Candy XL for evolution, and extended Lure Modules, one assisted Blanche through a Special Research set on researching evolution that can be claimed from that point, which ultimately rewards a special Lapras with a bowtie. A different set of complementary Timed Research and Field Research tied things together for the evolution perspective that Blanche needed.
Yet another event that repeated previous editions this month is Sustainability Week, and this time, from April 20 to 26, things got fruity and earthy. That's because it marked the debuts of the Bounsweet family as well as Shiny Drilbur, who could be found in the wild, 7 km Eggs, and Research (Field and Timed task rewards) along with other natural Pokémon. Buddy Pokémon also brought gifts and souvenirs, stayed longer on the overworld, and took less distance to earn hearts; Bounsweet Trainer fashion sweetened the deal. A Limited Research Day on Stunfisk (both forms, Unova and Galarian) also coincided on April 23 with the debut of the Unova form's Shiny variant and increased appearances of Ground-type Pokémon. All told, it was a lovely mix for nature.
Over the entire course of this month, the events may be said to have evoked the inward and outward nature of the involved Pokémon, and that's a fine matter. It was especially helped by the multitude of events, each offering something for everyone to take and obtain; some of the events too were routine as with past years, and they thus offer a spirit of continuance. And so they do, as this Season of Rising Heroes moves into the final salvo.
One year ago: Pokémon and Virtual Pets
Two years ago: Road of 25th Anniversary: Shaping for Success
Three years ago: Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 4/30/2020
Four years ago: A New(?) Pikachu Doll
Five years ago: A Sun & Moon Doujin Manga
Six years ago: Cosplay: ComiCamp 2, Day 2
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