Rifts, Bonds and minute 30

Rifts and arenas

Rifts lead to 18 type-themed arenas. A win rewards a ten-pull ticket; a loss returns you to the map. Co-op players enter together. Dual-type legendaries can use an arena of either type.

Bonds are separate from evolution

The October 11 announcement describes Bonds earned by defeating rift legendaries: linked moves fire together from one active slot, up to four. Other inactive slots do not all fire automatically. Check your partner’s legal move pool before planning a group.

Minute 30 changes the goal

The October 13 announcement introduces the Judgment of Arceus. Arceus is invincible and accelerates while stronger legendaries join every five seconds. The documented goal is survival.

Rift frequency has changed; older “rare portal” descriptions are not precise timing rules.