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Pokémon Go is hosting the "Noxious Swamp" event from August 19-22, featuring increased appearances of poison- and dragon-type Pokémon, with a focus on Skrelp. The event introduces Skrelp's shiny form and offers various bonuses such as doubled candy, increased Team Go Rocket balloons, and an additional free raid pass per day. Players can also participate in Timed Research tasks to earn rewards, including encounters with Jangmo-o and other Pokémon. The event includes specific Field Research tasks and boosted spawns and raid targets for players to engage with.