Niantic has announced that from May 30th, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to June 28th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., Pokémon GO players in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain can receive an exclusive in-game item bundle.

YouTube Clip - Don't miss out, GO out!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehIVh6mCZM

Don’t miss out—GO out with Pokémon GO this summer!

Trainers,
There’s never been a better time to discover—or rediscover—the world of Pokémon GO! Today, we are excited to debut a special commercial that celebrates our campaign: “Don’t miss out. GO out.” Whether you are a brand-new Trainer or are returning to the game, get ready to explore new features in Pokémon GO!

With Pokémon GO, there’s always more to explore. The much-anticipated Master Ball has arrived, just in time to help Trainers take on the new, challenging Shadow Raids!

To further support this celebration, we are excited to announce exclusive in-game item bundles for Trainers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain. From May 30, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. to June 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., Trainers in those countries can snag the following bundles.

A free region-exclusive bundle, available once, includes the following.

• 30 Poké Balls
• 15 Hyper Potions
• 15 Revives
• 1 Lure Module

In addition, a special paid bundle will be available to Trainers in those countries for a one-time purchase of 275 PokéCoins.

• 15 Great Balls
• 10 Ultra Balls
• 1 Poffin
• 2 Lucky Eggs

You can use these new items to help you complete “Old Friends, New Beginnings”—Timed Research that rewards Trainers for spending time with first-partner Pokémon. This is a great opportunity to power up old friends like Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle!

We can’t wait to see what Trainers discover during this special celebration! So, don’t miss out. GO out!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-out-summer-2023/

Niantic has announced that Diancie will make its Pokémon GO debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2023.

A mythical glimmering—Diancie makes its global debut!

After its appearance in London, Osaka, and New York City, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie will make its global debut during the first day of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global.

Ticket-holding Trainers will be able to complete exclusive Special Research to learn more about the Jewel Pokémon—and get an opportunity to encounter it!

A glittering gathering—Carbink makes its global debut!

Trainers who purchase a Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global ticket by July 5—and play between June 21 and July 5—will receive Timed Research that awards an encounter with Carbink! Be one of the first to discover this special Pokémon, which shares the Jewel Pokémon category with Diancie!

Carbink will also appear in Field Research encounters for all Trainers during the global event on August 26 and 27th, 2023!

Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global

There will also be a concluding two-day digital event available to Trainers around the world! Join millions of other Trainers and play from anywhere during this special digital GO Fest 2023 event.

Global event tickets are also available now! Global tickets will be available to purchase up until the last day of the event—unlike the in-person events, Trainers don’t need to worry about the global event selling out!

August 26 – 27, 2023 - Worldwide

A global event will crown the final weekend of Pokémon GO Fest 2023! Join millions of Trainers and experience your slice of the world in a whole new way!

Source: https://gofest.pokemongolive.com/global/

Get ready to upgrade your style, Trainers! Niantic is excited to announce that Pokémon GO’s Style Shop is getting an update!

A Style Shop update is coming to Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Get ready to upgrade your style! We’re excited to announce that Pokémon GO’s Style Shop—the in-game shop where you can purchase avatar items—is getting an update!

Soon, most Trainers will be able to navigate their avatar item collections more easily. Whether you’re looking through your tops, bottoms, socks, and footwear, or you want to shop for new avatar items, this update makes navigating the Style Shop a breeze!

For example, new items will be marked in the Style Shop, helping you find a fresh look more easily. We hope that these features make managing your avatar item collections a snap. We can’t wait to see all the great outfits and costumes you’ll put together!

Save your faves!

There’s one Style Shop update we’re particularly excited about: the closet! With the closet, Trainers will be able to save outfits. Once an outfit is saved, Trainers can switch between looks with ease!

Additional updates

And that’s not all the upgrades this update is bringing! The horizontal navigation bar will be replaced with a new vertical bar to the left of your avatar. Trainers will be able to navigate between item categories and see a full screen view of the items available in each category. Trainers can also use this method to browse subcategories under the accessories category—such as masks, glasses, and gloves.

Special style sale

To celebrate this update, we’ve put some avatar items on sale! The Team Leader Happi Coats, Pikachu Onesie, and Kanto first-partner hoodies will all be discounted from Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. PDT to Monday, June 5, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. PDT


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/style-shop-update-2023

Niantic has announced that the Pokémon GO June 2023 Community Day features Axew. Axew will appear more frequently on Saturday, June 10th, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Four-star Raid Battles to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Four-star Raid Battles featuring Fraxure 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.

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June 2023 Community Day: Axew

Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Axew, the Tusk Pokémon, will be featured during June Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Axew will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Haxorus - Evolve Fraxure (Axew’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Haxorus that knows the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Breaking Swipe - Trainer Battles: 50 power and guaranteed to lower the opponent’s Attack - Gyms and raids: 35 power

Community Day Special Research story – Keeping Sharp

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Axew Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Keeping Sharp.
• 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

: 3× Catch XP
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
:One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
: 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, June 10, 2023, 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 challenge unique four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Axew to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-star Raid Battles

Fraxure will appear 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 Fraxure, additional Axew will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!*

*Axew that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during June Community Day’s three-hour event period.

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/post/communityday-june-2023-axew/

GO Battle League: Hidden Gems update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: Hidden Gems is almost here!

GO Battle League: Hidden Gems start date, rank resets, and end-of-Season rewards

GO Battle League: Hidden Gems will start on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

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: Hidden Gems schedule

The following leagues will begin and end at 1:00 p.m. PDT on the dates listed below. Starting with this Season, the schedule below will also be visible on the in-game GO Battle League Page!

Date	Schedule
June 1st, 2023 until June 8th, 2023	Great League Summer Cup: Great League Edition
June 8th, 2023 until June 15th, 2023	Great League Summer Cup: Ultra League Edition
June 15th, 2023 until June 22nd, 2023	Ultra League Element Cup: Little Edition
June 22nd, 2023 until June 29th, 2023	Ultra League Single-type Cup: Great League Edition
June 29th, 2023 until July 6th, 2023	Master League* Single-type Cup: Great League Edition* * 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
July 6th, 2023 until July 13th, 2023	Master League* Retro Cup: Great League Edition* * 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
July 13th, 2023 until July 20th, 2023	Great League Great League Remix
July 20th, 2023 until July 27th, 2023	Great League Fossil Cup: Great League Edition
July 27th, 2023 until August 3rd, 2023	Ultra League Fossil Cup: Great League Edition
August 3rd, 2023 until August 10th, 2023	Ultra League Jungle Cup: Little Edition
August 10th, 2023 until August 17th, 2023	Great League Ultra League Master League* *3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
August 17th, 2023 until August 24th, 2023	Master League* Fantasy Cup: Ultra League Edition* * 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
August 24th, 2023 until September 1st, 2023	Master League* Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition* * 3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)

Hidden Gems GO Battle Events GO Battle Weekend: Clay

Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 2, 2023 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include the end-of-set rewards and will not stack with the 3× Stardust bonus from Master League rotation weeks.)
• 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 Clay-Style Hat.
• Paid battle-themed Timed Research* awarding Stardust will be available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. To receive the rewards, the tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and the rewards claimed before Sunday, July 2, 2023, 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 this Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 2, 2023 11:59 p.m. local time.

Active leagues
The following leagues will be active.

• Master League Premier*
• Single-type Cup: Great League Edition*

*3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

Pokémon GO World Championships event

Friday, August 11, 2023, to Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Celebrate the World Championship finals with a battle-focused event! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to this event!

Active leagues
The following leagues will be active.

• Great League
• Ultra League*
• Master League*

*3× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

GO Battle League: Hidden Gems rewards

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


Excadrill, Skwovet, Axew , Gible , Goomy, Pikachu Libre

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Ace Rank
Veteran Rank
Expert Rank
Legend Rank

Standard Encounters

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


Marill , Gligar , Wingull , Nosepass , Meditite , Spheal , Frillish , Onix , Lickitung , Wobbuffet , Phantump , Mareanie , Scraggy, Wooloo, Falinks, Five-star Raid Bosses, Axew , Gible , Goomy

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
: The Pokémon currently appearing in five-star raids has a chance of appearing as a reward encounter after you reach rank 20.
Ace Rank
Veteran Rank
Expert Rank

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: Hidden Gems 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 award 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!

The Timed Research can be claimed between Thursday, June 1, 2023,at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. PDT.

Avatar items and other rewards

Avatar items will be awarded to Trainers who reach certain ranks. Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items. They’re all inspired by Clay, the Gym Leader of Driftveil Gym in the Unova region in the Pokémon Black and Pokémon White games!

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

At rank 19, you’ll receive an Elite Charged TM. You’ll also receive an Elite Fast TM as an end-of-Season reward.

Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this Season.

Great League - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter.
Ultra League - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter.
Master League - No CP Limit.
Master Premier - No CP Limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Summer Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, and Bug-type Pokémon are eligible.
Summer Cup: Ultra League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Only Normal-, Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, and Bug-type Pokémon are eligible.
Element Cup: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Fire-, Water-, and Grass-type Pokémon are eligible. Only Pokémon that are able to evolve and have not evolved even once are eligible.
Single-type Cup: Great League Edition - Only Pokémon under 1,500 CP with only one type are eligible. For example, Wobbuffet—who is only aPsychic-type Pokémon—is eligible. However, Swampert, being a Water- and Ground-type Pokémon, is not permitted.

The following Pokémon will not be allowed.


Retro Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Dark-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are not eligible.
Fossil Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Water-, Rock-, and Steel-type Pokémon are eligible.
Great League Remix - The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League will not be eligible in the Great League Remix.

The following Pokémon will not be eligible.


Venusaur, Alolan Ninetales, Noctowl, Lanturn, Azumarill, Umbreon, Skarmory, Swampert, Pelipper, Sableye, Medicham, Altaria, Walrein, Registeel, Defense Forme Deoxys, Bastiodon, Froslass, Galarian Stunfisk, Trevenant, Obstagoon

Fantasy Cup: Ultra League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Only Dragon-, Steel-, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.

The following Pokémon will not be allowed.


Catch Cup: Hidden Gems Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon that have been caught during this Season (Hidden Gems) are eligible. Mythical Pokémon are not eligible.

New attacks

Liquidation (Charged Attack) - Trainer Battles: 70 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage - Gyms and raids: 70 power
Leafage (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 6 power - Gyms and raids: 9 power

Attack Changes

Icicle Spear - Trainer Battles: 60 power -> 65 power
Poison Fang - Trainer Battles: 40 power -> 45 power
Rollout - Trainer Battles: 4 power -> 5 power
Mud Bomb - Trainer Battles: 55 power -> 60 power
Seed Bomb - Trainer Battles: 55 power -> 60 power - Energy cost increased

Attack availability updates

Alolan Sandslash - Alolan Sandslash will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Drill Run.
Clefable - Clefable will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Fairy Wind.
Wigglytuff - Wigglytuff will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Disarming Voice.
Golduck - Golduck will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Dewgong - Dewgong will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Drill Run.
Dewgong will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Cloyster - Cloyster will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Vaporeon - Vaporeon will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Togetic - Togetic will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Fairy Wind.
Quagsire - Quagsire will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Mud Bomb.
Tyranitar - Tyranitar will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Cradily - Cradily will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Slide.
Armaldo - Armaldo will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Floatzel - Floatzel will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Drifblim - Drifblim will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Mystical Fire.
Snover - Snover will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Abomasnow - Abomasnow will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Probopass - Probopass will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Zap Cannon.
Heatran - Heatran will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Earth Power.
Samurott - Samurott will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Whimsicott - Whimsicott will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Seed Bomb.
Carracosta - Carracosta will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Emolga - Emolga will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Acrobatics.
Eelektross - Eelektross will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Litwick - Litwick will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Mystical Fire.
Beartic - Beartic will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Rowlet - Rowlet will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Dartrix - Dartrix will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Decidueye - Decidueye will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Primarina - Primarina will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Disarming Voice.
Fomantis - Fomantis will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Lurantis - Lurantis will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Leafage.
Golisopod - Golisopod will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Liquidation.
Ursaluna - Ursaluna will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Ice Punch.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-battle-league-hidden-gems/

Niantic has announced that the Searching for Gold Research Day event takes place in Pokémon GO on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Infogram:

All’s golden in the upcoming Searching for Gold Research Day event!

Trainers,
The Pokémon featured in a special upcoming Research Day are worth more than their weight in gold!

Searching for Gold Research Day

Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 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!


Caterpie , Magikarp , Nosepass , Sableye , Barboach

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

Event Bonuses

PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module.

Roaming Form Gimmighoul won’t appear at Golden PokéStops if a Golden Lure Module wasn’t used, but treasure-hunting Trainers may still find Gimmighoul Coins when they spin the PokéStop!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Weedle , Bellsprout , Poochyena , Buizel , Tympole , Shelmet , Stufful
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Lickitung , Azumarill

: 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!


Caterpie , Magikarp , Nosepass , Sableye , Barboach

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 Saturday, June 3, 2023, 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.

This Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gold-research-day-2023/

Niantic has announced that the Water Festival: Beach Week takes place in Pokémon GO from Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, June 12th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Dive into Water Festival: Beach Week!

Trainers,
Oceans of fun await in Water Festival: Beach Week! Our Water Festival event returns with a sandy(gast) debut! Enjoy a week featuring Pokémon you’d find by sunny shores, Pokémon debuts, a Global Challenge, a special Timed Research ticket, and more!

Pokémon debuts

Sandygast, the Sand Heap Pokémon, and Palossand, the Sand Castle Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!


*Sandygast can evolve into Palossand with 50 Sandygast Candy

Global Challenge

A Global Challenge will take place throughout the event! Work with Trainers around the world to throw 300 million Nice Throws to unlock bonuses for all Trainers to enjoy for the remainder of the event!

Global Challenge goal: 300 million Nice Throws

Global Challenge bonus:

• Increased Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws
• Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws

Wild encounters

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 Clauncher—if you’re lucky!


Tentacool , Shellder , Krabby , Alolan Exeggutor , Horsea , Staryu , Marill , Wingull , Wailmer , Spheal , Finneon , Dwebble , Frillish , Clauncher
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Mantine , Popplio

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

Field Research task encounters

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


Lapras wearing a scarf , Frillish , Binacle , Clauncher , Sandygast

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon: Blastoise, Swampert

Spotlight Hour

To celebrate Water Festival: Beach Week, an event-themed Spotlight Hour will run on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 6:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m., featuring the following Pokémon. The spotlight hour will also include a 3× XP bonus for catching Pokémon!


Krabby , Kabuto , Corphish , Clauncher , Crabrawler

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

Event Bonuses

: 4× Rainy Lure duration

Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research. Complete the research tasks to earn a surfer pose for your avatar and encounters with event-themed Pokémon!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Monday, June 12, 2023, 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.

*Please note that the Water Festival: Beach Week Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


One-star raids: Alolan Diglett , Hisuian Qwilfish, Carvanha , Feebas , Sandygast
Three-star raids: Blastoise , Gyarados , Lapras wearing a scarf , Alomomola
Five-star raids Asia-Pacific: Uxie
Five-star raids Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: Mesprit
Five-star raids the Americas and Greenland: Azelf
Mega Raids: Mega Swampert

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

New avatar items

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

Sandygast Hat
Diver Outfit
Diver Goggles

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/water-festival-2023/

Niantic has announced the launch of the Pokémon GO Web Store! It will feature limited-time deals, web-exclusive bundles, and other offers only available to Trainers through the web store! Previously, items were only available to purchase in-game.

New way to get bonus PokéCoins

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce the arrival of the new Pokémon GO Web Store! The Pokémon GO Web Store is currently available only in certain regions. More regions will be able to access the store soon.

The Pokémon GO Web Store will include limited-time deals, web-exclusive bundles, and other offers only available to Trainers through the web store. Trainers can log into the web store using their Pokémon GO credentials. Once purchased, PokéCoins will show up automatically in your Pokémon GO app!

PokéCoin bundles purchased through the web store will also include additional value by providing extra PokéCoins with each bundle. It’s the perfect place to stock up on PokéCoins before a big event—you can check out the web store here!

Trainers can access the store on any device that supports web browsers and will support additional methods of payment globally, making purchasing more accessible to all.

We’re celebrating the global launch of our new web store with a web-exclusive bundle that will offer Trainers a one-time only deal! The bundle will include the following.

• 2 Elite Fast TMs
• 2 Elite Charged TMs
• 10 Super Incubators
• 5 Premium Battle Passes

Don’t forget to check back regularly for updates and special offers!*
*Web store and in-game prices are subject to change due to real-world currency fluctuations and exchange rates.

Source: https://store.pokemongolive.com/

Pokémon GO - Shadow Raids debut during the Rising Shadows event!

Shadow Raids debut during the Rising Shadows event! Can you face the shadows, Trainers? Shadows are rising. Team GO Rocket has grown audacious. They’ve discovered how to leave Shadow Pokémon to defend Gyms. These new Shadow Raids are unlike any challenge Trainers have yet faced in Pokémon GO.

What’s more, Shadow Mewtwo will return to Pokémon GO in Shadow Raids! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Shadow Mewtwo—if you’re lucky! Will Team GO Rocket’s plan be thwarted? Or will darkness fall over Gyms worldwide? It’s up to you, Trainers! Read more about Shadow Raids here.

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Rising Shadows

Monday, May 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Shadow Raid debuts

Shadow Mewtwo will return to Pokémon GO in Shadow Raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Shadow Mewtwo—if you’re lucky!

Shadow Mewtwo will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m local time.

Five-star Shadow Raids:

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

Shadow Raids

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

From Monday, May 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, a majority of Gyms will host Shadow Raids.

From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time, Saturday, May 27, 2023, Team GO Rocket activity will spike, taking over all raids.


One-star Shadow Raids: Shadow Poliwag , Shadow Machop , Shadow Bellsprout, Shadow Beldum
Three-star Shadow Raids: Shadow Bayleef, Shadow Quilava, Shadow Croconaw, Shadow Sneasel

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Gyms may be taken over by either Shadow Raid Bosses or one of the Raid Bosses below.


One-star raids: Clefairy , Tentacool , Marill , Skrelp, Popplio
Three-star raids: Magneton, Lapras , Mawile , Empoleon
Five-star raids: Regigigas^ , Tapu Fini^^
Mega Raids: Mega Pinsir*^^ , Mega Altaria^

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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Ekans , Golbat, Koffing , Houndour , Poochyena , Stunky, Skorupi
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Hisuian Qwilfish, Scraggy

Event bonus

Team GO Rocket will appear more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.

Field Research

Tasks focused on defeating Team GO Rocket and catching Pokémon will be available!

Trainers can earn a Mysterious Component and Stardust as rewards.

Seasonal Special Research: Let’s GO

Throughout Season 10: Rising Heroes, free Special Research will be available for Trainers! Willow’s back with some news on Team GO Rocket’s latest plans…and he has a gift for you.

You can claim the Special Research until the end of Season 10: Rising Heroes on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Avatar pose

The following new avatar pose will be available from the event onwards!

Rising Hero Pose


Note: Avatar items sold separately.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/rising-shadows/

Alert! Alert! Team GO Rocket is back, and they’re bringing Shadow Raids to Pokémon GO! Brief yourself on Shadow Raid Bosses, Shadow Shards, and Purified Gems.

YouTube Clip - A new challenge is here: SHADOW RAIDS

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSM0ert1vmI

Shadow Raids are coming to Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Team GO Rocket’s back, and they’re up to some big trouble!

In their newest scheme, Team GO Rocket plans to take over Gyms with hordes of Shadow Pokémon. Thankfully, we know our heroic Trainers will step up to face this challenge. Get ready for Shadow Raids!

Team GO Rocket will launch their plans during the Rising Shadows event, starting May 22, 2023. Read on to learn more about Shadow Raids, Shadow Raid Bosses, and how you can stop Team GO Rocket in their tracks!

Team GO Rocket’s coming to town!

Team GO Rocket’s machinations have led them to their latest and greatest plan: taking over Gyms with their Shadow Pokémon!

In Shadow Raids, Trainers can take on powerful Shadow Raid Bosses, and have the chance to catch new Pokémon partners—if they can successfully defeat the Shadow Raid Boss, that is. Trainers can gather their friends for a better chance at victory in Shadow Raids.

While Team GO Rocket will be taking over a number of Gyms, those they’ve left untouched may still host other raids.

Trainers cannot join Shadow Raids using Remote Raid Passes, and Shadow Raids do not reward a team bonus for Premier Balls.

A Shadowy Strength

At Gyms hosting Shadow Raids, you’ll find that Team GO Rocket has placed especially powerful Shadow Pokémon as Raid Bosses.

Three-star and five-star Shadow Raid Bosses will grow enraged as you battle them, boosting their attack and defense. Continue to hold your ground and weaken the Shadow Raid Bosses to subdue them.

The Power of Purification

You can subdue Shadow Raid Bosses using Purified Gems, a new item that can be assembled from Shadow Shards.

Shadow Shards are mysterious gem pieces that may be dropped by Team GO Rocket. Gather enough shards to use Professor Willow’s newly invented Shard Refiner, and you’ll be rewarded with a Purified Gem.

There are multiple ways Purified Gems can assist your battle against enraged Shadow Raid Bosses.

When you use a Purified Gem during a Shadow Raid, the enraged Shadow Raid Boss’s attack and defense will be lowered temporarily. This can give you the opening you need!

You and your fellow Trainers can use more than one Purified Gem during a Shadow Raid. If used at the same time, their effects will stack.

If enough Purified Gems are used, the enraged Shadow Raid Boss will be subdued—returned to its non-enraged state—which might give you the edge you need to defeat it!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/shadow-raids/