Niantic has announced that the Season of Heritage’s Mountains of Power event will take place from Friday, January 7th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 13th, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Get ready to rock and roll during the Season of Heritage’s Mountains of Power event

Mountains of Power
Friday, January 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

The Season of Heritage Story Continues!

Spark’s intuition leads him to believe that the mysterious door’s second mechanism requires the help of Rock- and Steel-type Pokémon to unlock it.

Journey through terrain reminiscent of the mountains found in regions like Johto and Sinnoh, and work with Spark to unlock the next mechanism!

Catch up on the story so far on the Season of Heritage web page.

Event Bonus

1/2 walking distance to earn hearts with your buddy

Timed Research

The event will feature Timed Research focused on catching Pokémon, hatching Eggs, and earning Buddy Candy.

Complete the tasks to earn encounters with Pokémon like Mawile and Beldum!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Slugma, if you’re lucky!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids. For the first time in Pokémon GO, Mega Aerodactyl will be available in Mega Raids!

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/season-of-heritage-mountains-of-power-event/