Pokémon Go Latios and Latias Photo Safari, how to catch in the wild

Latios and LatiasSurprise additions are made to the Go Tour Hoenn weekend event Pokémon Go February 2023

Either of these legendary Pokémon can be encountered in the wild depending on your Ruby or Sapphire choice leading up to the weekend — and by doing so, you can unlock a bonus encounter with a snapshot.

How to catch Latios or Latias in Pokémon Go this weekend

Either Latios or Latias will appear in the wild during Go Tour Hoenn event hours once you have chosen Ruby or Sapphire as part of the “Primal Rumblings” Special Research.

There will be many. Latios if you choose Ruby•. Latias if you choose Sapphire.

These will be released into the wild. Like the Galarian mythical encounters from Daily Incense they are difficult to catch. You should aim for at least a Great Throw and to use a Golden Razz Berry to increase your chances of success.

However, By snapping the subject during an encounter, you can make sure they are captured. This will complete the Photo Safari research, which has a reward to encounter the respective Pokémon.

Latios or Latias Photo Safari research quest steps, rewards

Depending on whether you picked Ruby or Sapphire in the “Primal Rumblings” Special Research, you’ll get either Latios or Latias Timed Research.

Ruby: Latios Photo Safari

• Enjoy a photo of Latios out in the wild (381) Stardust

Reward: Latios encounter, 10 Great Balls, 3,800 XP

Sapphire: Latias Photo Safari

• Enjoy a photo of Latias wild in the (380 Stardust).
• Reward: Latias encounter, 10 Great Balls, 3,800 XP

Other research during Go Tour includes “Chasing Legends” (free for all players) and Masterwork: “Wish Granted” (premium quest from the shop).

Spooky Cipher research can also be done, as well as fighting Primal Kyogre or Groudon. You can even hatch regionals Torkoal and Tropius.