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Trainers, get ready to protect the world from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni—and rescue Shadow Groudon and Shadow Mewtwo during the World of Wonders: Taken Over event in Pokémon GO!

Protect the world from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni—and rescue Shadow Groudon and Shadow Mewtwo during World of Wonders: Taken Over!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Save Shadow Groudon!

A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!

  • Shadow Groudon

You can claim this Special Research up to the end of Pokémon GO: World of Wonders on June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Save Shadow Mewtwo!

Shadow Mewtwo will return to Pokémon GO in Shadow Raids. Shadow Mewtwo will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, March 30, 2024, to Sunday, March 31, 2024, local time. Shadow Raikou will not appear during the event.

Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Mewtwo*

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 12 km Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Sandile—if you’re lucky!

  • Larvitar*
  • Sandile*
  • Pawniard*
  • Vullaby*
  • Deino*
  • Pancham*
  • Salandit
  • Varoom

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

Event bonuses

  • Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.
  • You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.

Shadow Pokémon

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Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them! Also, Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.

  • Shadow Pidgey
  • Shadow Darumaka
  • Shadow Gothita
  • Shadow Solosis

Shadow Raids

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The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.

One-Star Raids:
  • Shadow Drowzee*
  • Shadow Poliwag*
  • Shadow Barboach
  • Shadow Foongus

Three-Star Raids:
  • Shadow Hitmontop
  • Shadow Wobbuffet
  • Shadow Sneasel*

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

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Field Research rewards include the following.

  • Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Wild encounters

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The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

  • Murkrow*
  • Sableye*
  • Purrloin*
  • Scraggy*
  • Inkay*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

  • Zorua*
  • Vullaby*
  • Deino*

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

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research focused on defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • Six Mysterious Components
  • One Super Incubator
  • One Rocket Radar
  • An encounter with Pawniard

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Please note that the Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until March 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store Team GO Rocket Bundle

A Team GO Rocket Box will be available during the event for US$9.99, featuring seven Rocket Radars, seven Premium Battle Passes, seven Ultra Balls, and seven Silver Pinap Berries. Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Event bundle

A Team GO Rocket Box will be available during this event. For 300 PokéCoins, you will get one Incubator, one Rocket Radar, and one Premium Battle Pass.

New avatar pose

The following avatar pose will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

Poké Ball Throw Pose


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-taken-over-by-TGR/
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Trainers, get ready to swing into adventure in Pokémon GO! Encounter Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon, in an exclusive Special Research story—Rogue of the Jungle—during the Verdant Wonders event from March 21st, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to March 25th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Verdant Wonders

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Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Rogue of the Jungle returns!

For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the exclusive Special Research story, Rogue of the Jungle, during the Verdant Wonders event.*

Tickets will be available to purchase this Special Research story leading to an encounter with Zarude from Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Verdant Wonders event. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

Trainers will be able to encounter Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon, upon completing the Special Research story!

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Other Special Research rewards include the following.
Two Premium Battle Passes
Six Silver Pinap Berries
Five Rare Candies
One Incense
Various Dark-type and Grass-type Pokémon encounters
And more!

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Zarude

Increased Incense encounters

For ticket holders, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event.

  • Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
  • Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas

If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.

Panpour*
Pansage*
Pansear*
Cutiefly*
Red Flower Flabébé*
Blue Flower Flabébé*
Yellow Flower Flabébé*
Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Zorua*

Some Trainers may even encounter the following!
White Flower Flabébé*
Orange Flower Flabébé*

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

And don’t forget—you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.
*Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Whimsicott wearing a flower crown*

^You can use 50 Cottonee Candy and a Sun Stone to evolve Cottonee wearing a flower crown into Whimsicott wearing a flower crown.

Wild encounters

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The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Flabébé—if you’re lucky!

  • Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
  • Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas

If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.

Bulbasaur*
Oddish*
Tangela*
Hoppip*
Poochyena*
Nuzleaf
Shroomish*
Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Red Flower Flabébé*
Blue Flower Flabébé*
Yellow Flower Flabébé*
Cutiefly*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Pansage*
Pansear*
Panpour*
Zorua*
White Flower Flabébé*
Orange Flower Flabébé*

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

Field Research task encounters

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Verdant Wonders–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Vulpix*
Poliwag*
Marill*
Slugma*
Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Pansage*
Pansear*
Panpour*

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

Collection Challenges

Verdant Wonders–themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Cottonee wearing a flower crown!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during parts of the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/verdant-wonders-2024?hl=en
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Participate in Weather Week–themed Field Research tasks for the opportunity to encounter various Castform—regardless of the weather—from Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. local time!

Weather Week

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Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

  • Catch Pokémon with Weather Boost to earn extra Stardust.
  • 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
  • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Castform!

Wild encounters

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The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild in the following weather conditions. Additionally, Castform will appear more frequently in the wild throughout the event in their respective weather conditions.

Sunny: Cacnea*
Rainy: Lotad*
Snow: Snover*
Partly Cloudy: Roggenrola*
Cloudy: Spritzee*
Windy: Swablu*
Fog: Gastly*

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, regardless of the weather conditions.

  • Paras*
  • Drifloon*
  • Helioptile*
  • Amaura*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Lickitung*

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

Raids

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The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids: Poliwhirl, Gastly*, Hippopotas*, Amaura*
Three-Star Raids: Charizard*, Lickitung*, Drampa*
Five-Star Raids: Regice*
Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar*

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

Field Research task encounters

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Weather Week–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks, regardless of weather conditions!

  • Paras*
  • Castform (Normal)*
  • Castform (Sunny)*
  • Castform (Rainy)*
  • Drifloon*
  • Helioptile*
  • Amaura*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Castform (Snowy)*

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

Collection Challenges

Weather Week–themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and an Incense.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during parts of the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/weather-week-2024/
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The titans of the Hoenn region are descending this month in upcoming Raid Days! Primal Kyogre is featured on March 17th, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, and Primal Groudon on March 23rd, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon unleash the elements worldwide for new Raid Day events!

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Raid Day: Primal Kyogre

Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

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  • Primal Kyogre will appear more frequently in raids!
  • Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
  • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Kyogre.
  • The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.

Event Ticket

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For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

  • Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
  • Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
  • 50% more XP from Raid Battles
  • 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
    Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

    Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

    Raid Day: Primal Groudon

    Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

    Event bonuses

    • Primal Groudon will appear more frequently in raids!
    • Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
    • Increased chance to encounter Shiny Groudon.
    • The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Friday, March 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.

    Event Ticket

    For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

    These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

    • Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
    • Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
    • 50% more XP from Raid Battles
    • 2× Stardust from Raid Battles
      Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

      Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

      Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/kyogre-groudon-primal-raid-day-event/
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Whoa! Algebraic! You’ll now encounter Pikachu, Ph.D. when you win 100 PokéStop Showcases! Plus, avatar items inspired by Pikachu, Ph.D. will be available to all Trainers who get Bronze, Silver, and Gold PokéStop Showcase medals!

Spectacular Showcase updates await at a PokéStop near you—plus a clever Pikachu debuts, too!

Trainers,
A spectacular slew of improvements are now available at a PokéStop Showcase near you!

New avatar items and a clever Pikachu debut

To celebrate our community’s competitive spirit, Showcase participants who achieve 100 first-place PokéStop Showcase rankings will now encounter Pikachu, Ph.D.—just making its Pokémon GO debut!

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Pikachu, Ph.D.

Plus, new avatar items inspired by Pikachu, Ph.D. will be available to all Trainers who earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold PokéStop Showcase medals!

Bronze medal (10 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Headband
Silver medal (25 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Glasses
Gold medal (50 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Pose
Platinum medal (100 Wins): Encounter with Pikachu, Ph.D.

See friends and Showcases near you

Trainers can discover local PokéStop Showcases in the Nearby menu, alongside the Pokémon, Raid, and Route tabs. Trainers can also see any friends who may be competing in the same Showcase highlighted on the leaderboard!

PokéStop Showcases are evolving

The competition continues as PokéStop Showcases introduce even more new ways to compete. Showcases now allow more than one Pokémon species to compete in a given category. For example, there can be Showcases where all Fairy-type Pokémon can enter or Showcases open to all Dragon types!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokestop-showcase-updates-pikachu-2024/
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Talk about cat-titude! March’s Community Day will feature Litten, the fiery feline that will be on the prowl Saturday, March 16th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

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Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Torracat with Remote Raid Passes. If there are dangerous storms, health restrictions or other reasons that would endanger you during the time period for this event in your area, please do not force yourself to venture out to participate in this event. Damage to devices may also occur in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.

March 2024 Community Day: Litten

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Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Litten, the Fire Cat Pokémon, will be featured during March Community Day!

March 2024 Community Day: Litten

Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Litten will appear more frequently in the wild.
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attack

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Evolve Torracat (Litten’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get an Incineroar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.

Blast Burn - Trainer Battles: 110 power. Gyms and raids: 110 power

Attack availability updates

Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Incineroar will be able to learn the Charged Attack Darkest Lariat.

Darkest Lariat - Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 80 power

Community Day Special Research story

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Litten Community Day–exclusive Special Research story.
  • Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
  • Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

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Icon: 3× Catch XP
Icon: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
Icon: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
Icon: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
Icon:One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
Icon: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

*While most bonuses are only active during the three-hour event period, these bonuses will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

After the three-hour Community Day event ends, Trainers will be able to take on special four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Litten to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-star Raid Battles

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Torracat will be appearing in four-star raids! You can only join these raids using Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes. Remote Raid Passes cannot be used to join these Raid Battles.

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Torracat, additional Litten will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!* *Litten that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during March Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

March Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Litten to earn rewards such as additional encounters with Litten, Stardust, Great Balls, and more!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Litten Community Day! Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Bundle
An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 120 Ultra Balls, 15 Silver Pinap Berries, six Incubators, and one Incense will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for $9.99.

Event Bundles

Two Community Day bundles will be available during this event.

For 1,350 PokéCoins, you will get 50 Ultra Balls, five Super Incubators, one Elite Charged TM, and five Lucky Eggs.

For 480 PokéCoins, you will get 30 Ultra Balls, one Incense, three Super Incubators, and one Lure Module.

Check out the in-game shop to snag one of these bundles!

Stickers

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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/post/communityday-march-2024-litten
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Electrifying news, Trainers! These Pokémon are energized and ready to GO! The Charged-Up Research Day event takes place Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Catch some electrifying Pokémon for the Charged-Up Research Day event!

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Trainers,
The Pokémon featured in a special upcoming Research Day are charged up and ready to go!

Charged-Up Research Day

Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter the featured Pokémon!

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Chinchou*
Electrike*
Blitzle*
Joltik*
Helioptile*

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Pikachu*
Voltorb*
Plusle*
Minun*
Emolga
Pawmi

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

Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon of your choice!

Chinchou*
Electrike*
Blitzle*
Joltik*
Helioptile*

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

Pokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/charged-up-research-day-2024/
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Trainers, get ready to spring into wonder with the Wonder Ticket! Snag Timed Research that leads to Seasonally-themed Pokémon encounters, premium items, and a new avatar item!

Discover more throughout World of Wonders with the Wonder Ticket!

Trainers,
Starting March 1, 2024, Trainers will be able to purchase the Wonder Ticket for the latest Season of Pokémon GO, World of Wonders. The Wonder Ticket opens a world of opportunities with three sets of Timed Research, which leads to Seasonally-themed Pokémon encounters, premium items, and a new avatar item!

Each part of the Wonder Ticket will be revealed at the start of each month throughout World of Wonders. Trainers will be able to access all Timed Research regardless of when they make the purchase during the Season. You’ll have until the following Season to complete the Timed Research tasks, so you can spring into action at any point during World of Wonders without missing out on any part of the Wonder Ticket experience!

Trainers can claim their rewards for completing the Wonder Ticket Timed Research tasks at any point until June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

The Wonder Ticket will be available for purchase until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time, so you have plenty of time to embark on this wonderful journey!

Be sure to check out the in-game shop regularly! You never know what wonders you may find. Let’s GO!

The Wonder Ticket

Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access three Timed Research opportunities throughout Pokémon GO: World of Wonders.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Wonder Ticket will be available in the in-game shop until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

The Wonder Ticket Part 1

Celebrate the emergence of Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokémon, with a new avatar item and additional Timed Research rewards.

Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

  • Poipole Helmet
  • Encounters with Pokémon
  • 1 Premium Battle Pass
  • 1 Lucky Egg
  • 1 Incense
  • 1 Star Piece
  • And more

Stay tuned for more details about the Wonder Ticket Part 2 and Part 3, included in your purchase, coming soon!

Web store bonuses: Wonder Ticket

Trainers will receive two bonus Premium Battle Passes if they purchase the Wonder Ticket via the web store! Please note that purchases are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins. The Wonder Ticket will be available on the web store until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/the-wonder-ticket-part-1/
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GO Battle League: World of Wonders Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: World of Wonders is almost here!

GO Battle League: World of Wonders

GO Battle League: World of Wonders will start on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).

The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.

  • End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
  • Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
  • Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.

GO Battle League: World of Wonders schedule

The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) on the dates listed below.

Date Schedule
March 1st, 2024 until March 8th, 2024 Icon Great League
Icon Electric Cup: Great League Edition
March 8th, 2024 until March 15th, 2024 Icon Ultra League
Icon Spring Cup: Great League Edition
March 15th, 2024 until March 22nd, 2024 Icon Master League*
Icon Spring Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
March 22nd, 2024 until March 29th, 2024 Icon Great League*
Icon Ultra League*
Icon Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
March 29th, 2024 until April 5th, 2024 Icon Great League
Icon Ultra Premier
April 5th, 2024 until April 12th, 2024 Icon Ultra League
Icon Jungle Cup: Great League
April 12th, 2024 until April 19th, 2024 Icon Master League*
Icon Jungle Cup: Great League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 19th, 2024 until April 26th, 2024 Icon Great League*
Icon Ultra League*
Icon Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 26th, 2024 until May 3rd, 2024 Icon Great League
Icon Master Premier
May 3rd, 2024 until May 10th, 2024 Icon Ultra League
Icon Great League Remix
May 10th, 2024 until May 17th, 2024 Icon Master League
Icon Great League Remix*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
May 17th, 2024 until May 24th, 2024 Icon Catch Cup: Little Edition*
Icon Catch Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
May 24th, 2024 until May 31st, 2024 Icon Great League*
Icon Ultra League*
Icon Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

World of Wonders GO Battle Events GO Battle Weekend: World of Wonders

Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

  • 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
    *Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Shoes.

2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Bonus
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

GO Battle League: World of Wonders rewards

Guaranteed rank-up encounters - You can encounter the following Pokémon once per Season at the designated ranks.

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Primeape, Poliwrath, Deino Shiny Icon, Goomy Shiny Icon, Jangmo-o, Pikachu Libre Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
IconAce Rank
IconVeteran Rank
IconExpert Rank
IconLegend Rank

Standard Encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the Season at the ranks shown in the image below.

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Machop Shiny Icon, Marill Shiny Icon, Gligar Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Skwovet, Frillish Shiny Icon, Carbink, Alolan Marowak Shiny Icon, Lickitung Shiny Icon, Phantump Shiny Icon, Mareanie, Mareanie, Vullaby Shiny Icon, Wooloo, Falinks, Active Raid Boss in five-star raids, Goomy Shiny Icon, Deino Shiny Icon, Jangmo-o

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Monster Icon: The Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids can appear as a reward encounter after you reach rank 20.

GO Battle League Timed Research Pass

For our most dedicated battlers, a pass to access battle-themed Timed Research will be available in the in-game shop at no cost once GO Battle League: World of Wonders begins.

This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page will require 100 wins to complete, and doing so will reward you with a small amount of Stardust and items, such as an Elite Fast TM (at 400 wins) and an Elite Charged TM (at 500 wins). Keep at it throughout the Season to see how far you can get!

Avatar items and other rewards

Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items, which are all inspired by Hala, kahuna of Melemele Island, from the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games!

  • At Ace rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Shoes.
  • At Veteran rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Pants.
  • At Expert rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Shirt.
  • At Legend rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Pose.


Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this Season.

Electric Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Electric-type Pokémon are eligible: Stunfisk, Heliolisk, Charjabug, Vikavolt

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Spring Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Water, Grass, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Mantine, Toxapex

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Ultra Premier - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Jungle Cup : Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Poison, Ground, Flying, Bug, and Dark-type Pokémon are eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Gligar, Galarian Stunfisk

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Master Premier - No CP Limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Great League Remix - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League are not eligible in the Great League Remix. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Alolan Sandslash, Wigglytuff, Lickitung, Lanturn, Azumarill, Umbreon, Skarmory, Vigoroth, Medicham, Whiscash, Altaria, Registeel, Deoxys (Defense Forme), Bastiodon, Galarian, Stunfisk, Talonflame, Trevenant, Charjabug, Skeledirge, Clodsire

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Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the World of Wonders Season are eligible. *Pokémon must be caught between March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Great Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the World of Wonders Season are eligible.* Pokémon must be caught between March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

New attacks

Metal Sound (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 3 power. Gyms and raids: 6 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Metal Sound.

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Magnemite, Magneton, Wormadam (Trash Cloak), Bronzong, Magnezone, Klink, Klang, Klinklang

Psywave (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 3 power. Gyms and raids: 4 power.
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Psywave.

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Mr. Mime, Misdreavus, Lunatone, Solrock, Mismagius, Inkay, Malamar

Sand Attack (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 2 power. Gyms and raids: 4 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Sand Attack.

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Sandshrew, Sandslash, Alolan Diglett, Alolan Dugtrio, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Cacnea, Cacturne, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Furfrou, Sandygast, Palossand

Attack Changes

Shadow Bone - Trainer Battles: 75 → 80 power
Brick Break - Trainer Battles: Energy cost increased. Guaranteed to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage
Cross Chop - Trainer Battles: 50 → 55 power
Aqua Tail - Trainer Battles: 50 → 55 power
Water Pulse - Trainer Battles: 70 → 80 power. Trainer Battles: Energy cost decreased

Attack availability updates

Goodra - Goodra will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Empoleon - Empoleon will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Steel Wing.
Feraligatr - Feraligatr will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Gallade - Gallade will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psycho Cut.
Araquanid - Araquanid will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Water Pulse.
Throh - Throh will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Sawk - Sawk will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Krookodile - Krookodile will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Crabrawler - Crabrawler will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Crabominable - Crabominable will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Hakamo-o - Hakamo-o will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Kommo-o - Kommo-o will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Diglett - Diglett will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Dugtrio - Dugtrio will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Graveler - Graveler will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Golem - Golem will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Starmie - Starmie will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psybeam.
Kirlia - Kirlia will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Draining Kiss.
Lileep - Lileep will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Bullet Seed.
Gastrodon - Gastrodon will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Earthquake.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-battle-league-world-of-wonders/
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Celebrate the new Pokémon animated series with Pokémon GO debuts and costumed Pokémon. Pokémon’s new animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, hits Netflix on March 7, 2024, but the Pokémon GO party is kicking off a little early. From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event is introducing Pokémon and characters from the animation to Pokémon GO.

Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!

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Trainers,
In celebration of the release of the new Pokémon animated series Pokémon Horizons: The Series in various countries and regions, Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat is coming to Pokémon GO!* Pokémon and human characters from the animated series will also appear in Pokémon GO.

*For fans in the US: Watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Netflix after it releases on Thursday, March 7, 2024. For more information on the new animated series, please see here.

*For fans in the UK: You can watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on BBC iPlayer. For more information on the new animated series, please see here.

For fans in the other regions, please check availability information with your local provider.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event

Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Time to celebrate—the following Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

  • Charcadet^
  • Armarouge
  • Ceruledge
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^You can evolve Charcadet by battling Pokémon while Charcadet is your buddy. It can evolve into Armarouge after you defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokémon, or it can evolve into Ceruledge after you defeat 30 Ghost-type Pokémon. You do not have to defeat these Pokémon with Charcadet.

Eggs

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The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs. In addition to Charcadet, you can also hatch the usual Pokémon available in those Eggs for this Season.

  • Charcadet
After the event ends, Charcadet may hatch from 10 km Eggs.

Event bonuses

  • 2× XP for hatching Pokémon.
  • Team GO Rocket balloons will appear more frequently.

Surprise encounters

Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event!

Featured attack

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Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat encountered during the event will know the Charged Attack Volt Tackle.

Volt Tackle
  • Trainer Battles: 90 power and decreases Defense by one stage
  • Gyms and raids: 90 power

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

  • Scyther*
  • Nosepass*
  • Sprigatito
  • Fuecoco
  • Quaxly
  • Pawmi
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
  • Alolan Grimer*
  • Beldum*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
  • Rhyhorn*
  • Rockruff*
Three-Star Raids
  • Chansey*
  • Noctowl
  • Metagross
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

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

  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
  • Golduck
  • Skarmory*
  • Rockruff*
  • Sprigatito
  • Fuecoco
  • Quaxly

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

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during parts of the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store Event Bundle

The Ultra Legend Box will be available on the web store for $14.99. This bundle features three Remote Raid Passes, ten Premium Battle Passes, and ten Incubators.

Check it out on the Pokémon GO Web Store between Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. PT.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration/