New Pokemon Go Tour: Johto Details Include Apex Shadow Lugia and Ho-Oh

Niantic has revealed new details on the upcoming Pokemon Go Tour: Johto slated for February 26, including two new powerful Pokemon under the command of Team Go Rocket.

Apex Shadow Lugia and Apex Shadow Ho-Oh will be available to encounter to all who buy the in-game Pokemon Go Tour: Johto ticket for $12. Players who make the purchase will need to complete the event’s Special Research series in order to unlock a new Masterwork Research quest line, which will include encounters with both legendary Shadow Pokemon.

Apex Shadow Ho-Oh and Apex Shadow Lugia will loom large during Pokemon Go Tour: Johto.

Both Apex Shadow Pokemon will have unique moves that can be enhanced by purifying them after the encounter. Apex Shadow Lugia will know the charged attack Aeroblast+, which will be upgraded to Aeroblast++ after purification. Similarly, Apex Shadow Ho-Oh will know the charged attack Sacred Fire+, which can be upgraded to Sacred Fire++.