Hiker
Catch Rock-type mons to boost your catch rate against future Rock-types. Hard grind · grants a gameplay bonus.
✦ Bonus — +10% / +20% / +30% / +40% catch-rate multiplier on wild mons of this type per tier. Dual-type mons use the average of your two relevant medals.
How to grind the Hiker medal fast
Mountain weather doubles both Rock spawns and the chance of XL candy — pairs naturally with Rock raid days.
Geodude, Roggenrola, and Rockruff are extremely common. A Geodude-only Spotlight Hour adds 60–120 in one hour.
Medals that pair with Hiker
What does the Hiker medal do?
+10% / +20% / +30% / +40% catch-rate multiplier on wild mons of this type per tier. Dual-type mons use the average of your two relevant medals.
How many catch rock-type mons are needed for Platinum Hiker?
Platinum requires 2,500. Gold is 200, Silver is 50, and Bronze unlocks at 10.
What is the fastest way to grind the Hiker medal?
Mountain weather doubles both Rock spawns and the chance of XL candy — pairs naturally with Rock raid days.
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