Exploration Bases

You can access your closest exploration base through the following methods:

• Tap the Base button in the bottom-right of the main screen
• Tap the base directly in the field

You can check the details of bases and submit exploration reports even from outside your accessible range, however, in order to join monster outbreaks, the base must be within your accessible range. Please also note that only the exploration base closest to you will be shown in wide view.

*Once the base development period ends, your base’s growth will be reset.

You can do the following activities at an exploration base:

• Submit Exploration Emblems via an exploration report to develop your base
• Join monster outbreaks
• Join a Base Defense against riftcharged monsters
• View the leaderboard

Your base’s Base Reputation will be displayed in the upper-right of the exploration base screen.
The toggle above the banner lets you switch between the normal exploration base screen and the monster outbreak screen.
*During the Base Defense event period, you can switch between the main screen and the Base Defense screen.

Also, tapping “View on Map” will let you confirm the location of an exploration base on the in-game map. Tap “Get Directions” to open your device’s map application and get the exact route to the base from your current location.

These are items required to develop bases. You can earn Exploration Emblems through the following methods:

• Gather materials from gathering point (L)
• Slay 1 monster at a Hunt-a-thon point
• Slay or repel an elder dragon in an Elder Dragon Interception

After the base development period ends, there is a gap of about one day before the next development period begins. You can still collect Exploration Emblems during this period.

The maximum number of obtainable/possessable Exploration Emblems are as follows:

Distant Exploration Bonus

The further away from the exploration base you obtained an Exploration Emblem, the more Base Reputation that you’ll earn when submitting an exploration report.
*This bonus has no effect on the base’s development.

Bonuses based on distance from the exploration base are as follows. The distance from the exploration base is displayed below each Exploration Emblem on the exploration report screen.

Type of Exploration Emblem	Gathering Point	Hunt-a-thon	Elder Dragon Interception
Within 5km	10 reputation points	30 reputation points	50 reputation points
5km to 100km	20 reputation points	60 reputation points	100 reputation points
100km to 1000km	30 reputation points	90 reputation points	150 reputation points
1000km+	50 reputation points	150 reputation points	250 reputation points

Submitting Exploration Emblems you’ve collected to an exploration base is known as an “exploration report.” By submitting exploration reports, the base grows and its level increases.

1. Access the exploration base
2. Tap “Develop the base” at the bottom of the screen
3. Select 5 Exploration Emblems and submit your report

• The types and quantities of Exploration Emblems required for that base’s development are displayed on the screen.
• Exploration Emblems with an extra bonus provide additional bonuses to the Base Reputation earned and the number of reports counted.
• If you report a category that has already been completed, you will earn Base Reputation, but it will not affect the base’s growth.
• Hunters who earn a lot of Base Reputation will be displayed on the leaderboard.

*It may take up to 30 minutes for other hunters’ reports to be reflected.
*Once the base development period ends, the exploration report history will be reset.

"Recommended" Button

If you’re unsure which token to choose, tap “Recommended.” It will automatically select tokens based on the following priorities:

• Affects base growth
• Grants extra bonuses
• Earns more Base Reputation

Base Reputation can be earned through exploration reports and monster outbreaks. It accumulates for each base, and the top 20 rankings are displayed on the leaderboard. You can view the leaderboard by tapping the banner on the exploration base screen and checking the bottom of the details screen (“You” will be shown next to your hunter’s entry).

*Please note that Base Reputation will be reset once the base development period ends.

During the base development period, swarms of certain monsters will spawn at designated times. The higher the level of the exploration base, the greater the goal achievement rewards.

The goal is for all hunters gathered at that base to collectively reach a total of 100 monsters defeated.

Registration (1 week before the event – the day of the event)

Starting one week before the monster outbreak event, you can pre-register the time slot you plan to participate in.

1. Access the exploration base
2. Select the Outbreak screen using the toggle on the banner
3. Select “Join,” check the time slot you plan to attend, and tap OK

*You can only register for one time slot per session.
*You can change your registration later. Registering for another base will automatically overwrite your previous selection.
*You can register even while the outbreak is in progress.
*On the preview screen, you can check the estimated number of participants for each time slot.

Outbreak (On the Day)

When the event starts, head to the exploration base you registered for and work together with nearby hunters to slay the monsters.

How to Participate

Tap an exploration base within your accessible range.
*If an error occurs during the process, make sure the exploration base is within the access circle and tap it again.

How the Hunt Works

• This is always a group hunt (the party feature cannot be used).
• Only hunters gathered at the same exploration base will participate in the hunt.
• The total number of monsters slain is the combined total of all participants.
  Example: If 4 people slay a monster once, 4 monsters are counted toward the Slaying Goal.

You can continue slaying monsters even after the Slaying Goal is achieved.
*Outbreaks are group hunts. If you are alone in the lobby, you can start hunting by yourself.

Goal Rewards

To receive rewards, you must meet the following conditions:

• You must have submitted at least one exploration report at that base during the base development period.
• You must have defeated at least one target monster at that base.

Rewards are granted after each time period ends. Please launch the app within two days of the outbreak ending to claim your rewards.

*Even if you meet the conditions at multiple bases during the same time period, you can only receive rewards from one base.
*Reward contents are determined by the Base Level at the start of that time period.

Display and Controls

• If a hunter currently on the leaderboard participates, their rank will be displayed in the lobby and on the hunting screen.
• After defeating a monster, you can immediately join the next hunt from the Hunt Report screen.
• To stop hunting, press the button in the bottom-left corner of the lobby screen.

The Base Defense takes place during the final week of the event period, which lasts approximately one month. This takes place at your exploration base.
This is a cooperative content mode where hunters gathered at the same base work together to take on powerful “riftcharged” monsters.
You must have reached Hunter Rank 11 to participate.

How to Participate

You can participate from a nearby exploration base using one of the following methods:

• Tap the Base button in the bottom-right corner of the main screen
• Tap the Base Defense button in the top-right corner of the main screen, then tap the banner for the nearest exploration base once you’re on the Base Defense screen

*You can participate even if there are no exploration bases within your accessible range.

The “Base Awards” will be held at the end of the base development period and the start of the next one.

It will begin automatically when you access the exploration base. If you select “Watch Later,” you can view it at any time by tapping the Base Awards button on the exploration base screen.

What You Can View at the Base Awards

The Base Awards displays a summary of your base activity results.

• Your base’s development results
• Results of outbreaks at your base
• Your contributions
• Other hunters’ achievements and rankings

Important Notes

• “Your Base” displays information about the exploration base where you earned the most Base Reputation.
• You can view the Base Awards as many times as you like until the next base development period ends.
• To view the Base Awards, you must have submitted at least one expedition report during that period.
• The total monster slaying count ranking for outbreaks is calculated based on the maximum number of monsters slain in a single day.
• The global ranking is calculated based on the total Base Reputation earned across all bases.
• The results of the Base Awards are finalized after global tallies are completed. Therefore, your ranking may change from what you previously saw.
• If you violate the Niantic Terms of Service or the Niantic Player Guidelines, you may be excluded from the results.

Rewards

At the end of the Base Awards you can claim your rewards if you meet the requirements.

Reward Details

• Item Box Expansion +500

Reward Eligibility Requirements

• During the base development period, you must have earned 2,000 or more Base Reputation at the exploration base that earned the most Base Reputation.
• You can only receive the reward for one base.
• Even if you meet the requirements at multiple exploration bases, you can only receive the reward once.

When you submit an exploration report or sign up for an outbreak at an exploration base, the following information will be shared with other users.

Location	Shared Information
Exploration Base Main Menu	The avatars of hunters that recently submitted an exploration report will be displayed around the base.
Monster Outbreak Screen	The avatars of hunters that recently signed up for a monster outbreak will be displayed around the base
Activity of Hunters in the Base	The contents of submitted Exploration Emblems will be displayed. The names and avatars of hunters that submitted exploration reports will not be displayed in this screen.
Exploration Base Leaderboard Screen	If you rank in the top 20 for Base Reputation or base contribution in a Base Defense at that exploration base, the following information will be displayed: - Your avatar - Your hunter name - Base Reputation/base contributions
Monster Outbreaks (Lobby/Hunting Screen)	If a hunter listed on the base leaderboard participates in an outbreak, their leaderboard rank will be displayed in the lobby and on the hunting screen.
Base Awards	At the end of the base development period, the Top 20 contributing users to the base's development will have their information displayed: - Avatar - Hunter name - Base Reputation The global top 100 contributing users to base development will have thier information displayed: - Avatar - Hunter name - Base Reputation
Game Main Screen	When an exploration report is submitted, a glowing effect will appear at the exploration base. It may take up to 30 minutes for this to take place.