Pokémon GO: Secrets of the Jungle Event Start Today - This is what awaits you

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Pokémon Go fans are eagerly awaiting the activation of a new event. To coincide with the start of the Netflix film Secrets of the Jungle on October 8th, Niantic invites you to an in-game event based on it. The starting shot will be given today, October 1st, at 10 a.m. The end is scheduled for October 10th. To celebrate the new Pokémon adventure, the dark ape Pokémon Zarude makes its debut in Pokémon Go. A limited-time special research adventure is available for this. Complete the research series to meet Zarude and help Professor Willow find out more about the Dark Monkey Pokémon.

The Special Research can only be obtained during the event, but can be completed at any time once you start it. In addition, at the new event you will increasingly meet monsters that appear in secrets of the jungle: Hoothoot, Wadribie, Rotomurf, Waumboll, Lithomith and more will appear more frequently outdoors. With a little luck you will meet a Larvitar. In addition, researchers return Pikachu and appear in the wild. The shiny shapes are also on the way. Also visit the raids to take on monsters from the Netflix movie. In the level 1 raids, researchers Pikachu, Larvitar, Kiesling, Tarnpignon and Geronimatz (also as Shiny) are available. At level 3, Schlurp, Chaneira, Pinsir, Kappalores and Libelldra appear.

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Via Niantic

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Pokemon Go Genesect raid guide: Best counters, weaknesses and moves

© Provided by CNET Genesect is back in raids until Oct. 12 Niantic

Genesect has returned to Pokemon Go  for a limited time. The mythical Pokemon is appearing in five-star raid battles from Oct. 1-12. This time around, Genesect will be equipped with its Douse Drive, making this the first time this form has been available in Pokemon Go. Here are some tips to help you beat and catch Genesect before it leaves the game again.

© NianticGenesect weaknesses

Much like Scizor, Genesect is a bug- and steel-type Pokemon, which means it only has one weakness: fire. Since both bug and steel are susceptible to it, however, Genesect takes quadruple damage from fire-type attacks, so you'll want to stack your team with strong fire-type Pokemon when challenging it.

Best Genesect counters

Any fully evolved or legendary fire-type Pokemon will be helpful in battle against Genesect, especially if they know fire-type Fast and Charged Attacks. If you need some suggestions, however, here are a few recommended Pokemon to use against Genesect:

Fire

Mega Charizard X/Y: Fire Spin, Blast Burn

Arcanine: Fire Fang, Flamethrower

Moltres: Fire Spin, Overheat

Mega Houndoom: Fire Fang, Flamethrower

Entei: Fire Fang, Overheat

Magmortar: Fire Spin, Fire Punch

Heatran: Fire Spin, Flamethrower

Darmanitan: Fire Fang, Overheat

Chandelure: Fire Spin, Overheat

Reshiram: Fire Fang, Overheat

Best moves for Genesect

Genesect is one of the strongest mythical Pokemon in the game, and if you want to leverage that offensive strength, the best moves to teach it are Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb. You can also replace the former attack with Fury Cutter to take advantage of Genesect's bug typing, which will make it a more effective counter against psychic Pokemon. In terms of raw damage output, however, Metal Claw and Magnet Bomb are the best move choices for Genesect.

Genesect leaves raids at 10 a.m. local time on Oct. 12. Be sure to also check out our Pokemon Go October events roundup for more details on this month's in-game events and activities.