Entei Is Pokemon GO's September Field Research Reward: Suicune to Follow?

Today, it was announced that Entei would be the September Field Research reward in Pokemon Go. The Legendary Fire-type Pokemon continues the Johto theme for the next two months. It also follows its Electric-type contemporary, Raikou, as a Field Research reward. September will also feature Field Research focusing on Fire-type Pokemon, according to the news found in-game. 

Entei Field Research Catch Guide

Entei will be catchable starting September 1, 2018, at 1PM PDT (4PM EST.) Cashing in your Field Research tasks before that deadline will result in Trainers getting another Raikou. If that's your goal, however, be sure to cash in before that time to avoid getting an Entei! 

Entei's Best Moves 

Like Raikou, Entei only has moves that match its type. In this case, Entei only has Fire-type moves:

Fast	Charge
Fire Spin	Overheat
Fire Fang	Flamethrower
	Fire Blast

The best moveset here DPS-wise is Fire Spin/Overheat. The other move combinations will still yield good results, especially in Sunny weather, but if Trainers are looking to maximize their damage, the above set is the best bet. 

Entei's Max CP

Entei's Max CP will be 3377, but it will likely be caught around the same range as Raikou was, in the mid-1400s area. It's currently unknown as to Entei's catchable range, but once that becomes available, we'll let you know! 

Suicune Coming in October? 

With the other two Legendary Beasts being Field Research rewards in August and September, it makes sense that we could potentially see Suicune as October's Field Research reward. However, with rumors that Generation 4 Pokemon will be released in the fall, will Niantic opt to skip the Water-type beast and give Trainers a rare, Gen 4 Pokemon? Only time will tell. 

As we receive more information, we'll update this article - so stay tuned! Until then, check out our thoughts on using Legendaries (including Raikou and Entei) in Gyms!