Dynamax Drilbur will be the main Pokemon to welcome for the Simply Groundbreaking event. It's literally "ground-breaking" since the majority of the spawns you will encounter are Ground-type Pokemon. To know more about the event, continue reading to discover more about it.

Timed Research for Simply Groundbreaking: Rewards and Steps

'Pokemon GO' Simply Groundbreaking Guide: Get to Know New Research

The Simply Groundbreaking Timed Research quest is live, offering players exciting Drilbur-themed rewards. But act fast — this event ends at 8 PM (local time) on Sunday, Nov. 17. Missing the deadline means forfeiting those valuable prizes, according to Polygon.

• Catch 5 Pokémon: Drilbur encounter
• Catch 10 Pokémon: 10 Drilbur Candy
• Win a Max Battle: 40 Drilbur Candy
• Spin 15 PokéStops or Gyms: Drilbur encounter
• Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon: Drilbur encounter
• Rewards: 5,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and 5 Drilbur Candy XL

Event-Exclusive Field Research Tasks

Spinning PokéStops during Simply Groundbreaking may unlock special research tasks. While these can be completed after the event ends, taking part during the event gives players a chance to stock up on Drilbur rewards.

Here's a list of the tasks and their rewards, according to Eurogamer.

• Catch 10 Pokémon: Drilbur encounter
• Make 5 Nice Throws: 5 Drilbur Candy
• Make 5 Great Throws: 10 Drilbur Candy

Dynamax Drilbur Takes Center Stage

The star of the Simply Groundbreaking event is Dynamax Drilbur, which makes its debut in one-star Max Battles. Players can challenge Dynamax Drilbur and evolve it into a Dynamax Excadrill, a potential game-changer for future battles.

Its Steel and Ground typing makes it effective against certain foes, though vulnerabilities to Fire-type Pokémon like Gigantamax Charizard remain a consideration.

Increased Wild Spawns: Pokémon to Catch

During Simply Groundbreaking, Ground-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, alongside a surprising guest: Jigglypuff. This is an excellent opportunity to catch and collect Candy for a variety of species. Here's the full list of boosted spawns:

• Jigglypuff
• Diglett
• Alolan Diglett
• Rhyhorn
• Phanpy
• Whismur
• Kricketot
• Woobat
• Drilbur
• Excadrill
• Noibat

Double Candy XL for High-Level Players

Trainers at Level 31 or higher will enjoy double the chance of earning Candy XL when catching Pokémon during the event. This bonus makes Simply Groundbreaking an ideal time to stock up on Candy for powering up key Pokémon.

Event Duration and How to Participate

The Simply Groundbreaking event runs until Sunday, Nov. 17 at 8 PM (local time). While it's a short-lived event, its impact is significant, with Dynamax Drilbur and other Ground-types offering valuable additions to any trainer's roster.

While you're preparing for the Simply Groundbreaking event, you can read our previous report on how to defend Lugia in the 5-star raid.

This Johto legendary beast might be so powerful but you can easily defeat it if you have the right Pokemon that could exploit its weakness. This is important to subdue Lugia with ease.

Some of our recommended Lugia counters include Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, Dawn Wings Necrozma, Xurkitree, and more.

If you're lucky to catch a regular Lugia, you're more than lucky to see a Shiny version. For collectors, Shiny Lugia is a highly-valued Pokemon they can add to their Shiny collection.