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Niantic has announced that Morelull and Shiinotic will make their Pokémon GO debuts in the Festival of Lights 2022 event that takes place from Friday, October 14th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 17th, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Festival of Lights 2022: shine on with new Pokémon debuts and illuminating encounters

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Trainers,
The Festival of Lights is a time to strengthen bonds with those around you—including your Pokémon! Celebrate with us by exploring and keeping an eye out for illuminating Pokémon, including Morelull as it makes its Pokémon GO debut!

What’s more, our research is showing that some Pokémon will glow at nighttime during this event, so make sure to encounter them in the wild while you can!

Festival of Lights

Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 17, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Morelull and Shiinotic, the Illuminating Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Morelull Shiinotic
Morelull | Shiinotic

*You can use 50 Morelull Candy to evolve Morelull into Shiinotic.

Event bonuses

Shiny Icon: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Chinchou!
Icon: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: Incense activated during the event will last for two hours

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild

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Pikachu Shiny Icon, Vulpix Shiny Icon, Magnemite Shiny Icon, Chinchou Shiny Icon, Litwick, Litleo Shiny Icon, Helioptile, Dedenne, Morelull
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Togedemaru

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

Increased Incense encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense.

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Alolan Geodude Shiny Icon, Blitzle Shiny Icon, Darumaka Shiny Icon, Litwick, Dedenne, Morelull
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Galarian Darumaka Shiny Icon

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

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One-Star Raids: Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Darumaka Shiny Icon, Dedenne, Morelull
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu Shiny Icon, Galarian Weezing, Mawile Shiny Icon, Hisuian Braviary Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids: Xerneas Shiny Icon
Mega Raids: Mega Manectric Shiny Icon

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

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

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Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Electabuzz Shiny Icon, Magmar Shiny Icon, Chinchou Shiny Icon, Blitzle Shiny Icon, Dedenne, Morelull

Timed Research

Catch-focused Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research to earn the Sparkler Pose.


Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/festival-of-lights-2022/
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