VIDEO : 'Pokemon Go' Launches Battle Showdown Event

Pokemon Go's next event starts....right now! Moments ago, Pokemon Go announced a new "Battle Showdown" event focused on Fighting-type Pokemon. The event, which starts today and runs through March 12th, will increase the spawn rates of Fighting-type Pokemon like Machop, Mankey, Makuhita, and Meditite and offer additional rewards for players who participate in Trainer Battles or challenge Gym Leaders. As part of the event, Pokemon Go is also adding two new families of Shiny Pokemon - Shiny Machop and Shiny Mankey.