Niantic has announced that the Instinctive Hero event will take place from Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon, and Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! Our instincts are telling us that the team leader Spark could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on hatching Pokémon—An Instinctive Hero!

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Trainers! Help out Spark during the An Instinctive Hero event!

Trainers,
A hero is needed once again. Spark is busy running around with his Elekid, so the Team Instinct leader could use some research support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on hatching Pokémon—An Instinctive Hero!

Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Larvesta will be available to hatch from Eggs! You’ll also be able to hatch Shiny Mantyke—if you’re lucky!

An Instinctive Hero

Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, May 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Larvesta and Volcarona debut

Larvesta, the Torch Pokémon, and Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! Starting with this event, Larvesta will be available to hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.


You can use 400 Larvesta Candy to evolve Larvesta into Volcarona.

Event Bonuses

: Increased chance of hatching Shiny Pokémon from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.
: 2× XP for hatching Pokémon.
: 2× Stardust for hatching Pokémon.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs.


The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Mantyke—if you’re lucky!


Mime Jr. , Happiny , Mantyke , Timburr , Karrablast , Axew , Shelmet , Goomy
: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Special Research story—An Instinctive Hero

Special Research featuring the leader of Team Instinct, Spark, will be available! Trainers who complete the research will be rewarded with an encounter with Elekid wearing a Spark-themed accessory! This is the only way to encounter Elekid wearing a Spark-themed accessory during this Season.


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

Field Research task encounters

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


Magneton, Chansey , Electabuzz , Magmar , Snorlax , Mantine , Chimecho

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

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

Free Special Research will be available for Trainers throughout Season 10: Rising Heroes! Spend some time helping out Professor Willow to see what surprises you can discover!

The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season 10: Rising Heroes on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/an-instinctive-hero/

Niantic has announced a Regidrago global makeup event will take place on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 due to technical issues that occured during the Elite Raids on Saturday, March 11th, 2023.

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Elite Raids to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Elite Raid Battles 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.

Elite Raids: Regidrago returns in global makeup event

Trainers,
We apologize for the inconvenience our dedicated Trainers experienced during the initial appearance of Regidrago in March. Due to technical issues that occurred during this event, we’re holding a special global event on Saturday, May 13, 2023. We’re also releasing a special bundle for Trainers in the GMT +13 time zone who were most impacted by these issues.

During this event, all Trainers will be able to access the Timed Research originally planned for the Regidrago and Regieleki Elite Raid Days—even those who already completed it! All other gameplay aspects will be the same as the previous event.

Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued passion for Pokémon GO!

Elite Raid: Regidrago

Regidrago will be appearing in Elite Raids around the world—again! Regidrago will hatch from Raid Eggs at the following times.

Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. local time
Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time
Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time

Timed Research

Two exclusive Timed Researches will be available to all Trainers from 11:00 a.m. local time to 6:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 13, 2023!

Complete the research tasks to earn Regirock Candy, Regice Candy, and Registeel Candy!

What are Elite Raids?

• Elite Raids are a challenging variety of Raid Battle that appear from special Raid Eggs. Once the Raid Egg hatches, a Raid Boss will appear for 30 minutes—but take note that Elite Raid Bosses can only be battled in-person. Gather your friends and prepare for an epic confrontation!
• Defeat Regidrago in an Elite Raid, and you’ll earn an opportunity to catch it.
• Remember, Trainers will not be able to participate in Elite Raids using Remote Raid Passes.

To Our Trainers in the GMT +13 Time Zone

As a special thank-you for your patience with the issues experienced in your time zone, a bundle will be available in the in-game shop.

This bundle will be available for Trainers in the GMT +13 time zone from Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. local time to Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. local time and will contain the following.

• 3 Premium Battle Passes
• 2 Silver Pinap Berries

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/elite-raids-regidrago-returns/

Niantic has announced a collaboration between Pokémon GO and Kung Fu Tea which will start on May 2nd, 2023 in the United States and Canada. 350 Kung Fu Tea shops will be converted into Gyms and PokéStops and limited-time themed cups featuring the Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor emblems will be available in June.

Tea up for adventure with Pokémon GO and Kung Fu Tea!

Trainers, We’re excited to announce an upcoming collaboration between Pokémon GO and Kung Fu Tea!

Beginning May 2, 2023, over 350 Kung Fu Tea shops across the United States and Canada will be transformed into Gyms and PokéStops. Keep an eye out at these locations for upcoming Raid Battles and Kung Fu Tea discounts just for Pokémon GO Trainers!

To celebrate this partnership, Trainers will be able to find limited-time themed cups featuring the Team Instinct, Team Mystic, and Team Valor emblems in June. Get ready to show off your team pride while you refuel from your Pokémon GO adventures with some boba tea!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/kung-fu-tea-partnership-2023/

A new Limited Research Day featuring Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk will take place on April 23 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. local time! Niantic promises this event isn’t a trap—just a chance to catch the Trap Pokémon!

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Celebrate the Trap Pokémon, Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk, with a Limited Research Day!

Trainers,
Don’t be shocked, someone’s arriving to steel the show. This isn’t a trap—we’re excited to announce a new Limited Research Day featuring Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk!

In addition, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Stunfisk—if you’re lucky! Head out and collect those Field Research tasks and see how many Stunfisk you can encounter!

Stunfisk Limited Research Day

Sunday, April 23, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Limited Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter either Stunfisk or Galarian Stunfisk!

Event Bonuses

You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Stunfisk and Shiny Galarian Stunfisk.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Sandshrew , Diglett , Gligar , Swinub , Phanpy , Larvitar , Numel, Barboach , Baltoy , Hippopotas , Drilbur

: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/stunfisk-limited-research-day-2023

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There’s a flurry of excitement, Swinub will appear more frequently in the wild on April 29th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time during the next Community Day Classic!

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April 2023 Community Day Classic: Swinub

Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers,
Community Day Classic returns in April! This event will feature the Pig Pokémon, Swinub!

Featured Pokémon

Swinub will appear more frequently in the wild.

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

Featured attack

Mamoswine - Evolve Piloswine (Swinub’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward—from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—to get a Mamoswine that knows the Charged Attack Ancient Power.
Ancient Power - Trainer Battles: 60 power, and a chance to raise the user’s Attack and Defense. Gyms and raids: 70 power

Field Research

Swinub-themed Field Research will be available! Catch Swinub to earn rewards such as a Sinnoh Stone, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and more!

Timed Research

Timed Research will be available! Complete tasks to earn up to four Sinnoh Stones.

Community Day Special Research story: Swinub Community Day Classic

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Swinub Community Day Classic–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

: 3× Catch Stardust.
: 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!

*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.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/community-day-classic-swinub-april-2023

Niantic is putting the spotlight on sustainability during a week-long event! Bounsweet, the Fruit Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut during the event.

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Sustainability Week 2023: Bounsweet, Drilbur, and more!

Sustainability Week - Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Bounsweet, the Fruit Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!


* Bounsweet can evolve into Steenee with 25 Bounsweet Candy
** Steenee can evolve into Tsareena with 100 Bounsweet Candy

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Squirtle , Shellder , Wailmer , Drilbur , Cottonee , Petilil, Dwebble , Foongus , Froakie
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Larvitar , Binacle , Bounsweet

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon can hatch from 2 km Eggs obtained during this event.


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

Event Bonuses

• If your Buddy Pokémon is an Ultra Buddy or higher, it will bring you souvenirs more frequently.
• If your Buddy Pokémon is a Great Buddy or higher, it will bring you leaf-wrapped gifts more frequently. These gifts will contain Berries more often, and they may even contain a Silver Pinap Berry!
• Your Buddy Pokémon will accompany you on the map longer after being fed.
• 1/2 distance to earn hearts with your Buddy Pokémon.

Timed Research

Sustainability Week–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items, encounters with the following Pokémon, and more!


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

Field Research task encounters

Sustainability Week–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete select Field Research tasks!


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

New avatar items

New avatar items will be available to purchase!


Bounsweet Hat
Steenee Shirt
Tsareena Boots

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sustainability-week-2023/

Niantic has announced an event featuring Team Mystic Leader Blanche called A Mystic Hero which takes place in Pokémon GO from Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Trainers! Help out Blanche during the A Mystic Hero event!

Are you ready to be a hero?
Blanche wouldn’t think to ask others for help, but the Team Mystic Leader could use some support! Get ready to enjoy an all-new event focused on research tasks and learning more about Pokémon evolution—A Mystic Hero!!

A Mystic Hero

Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

: 2× XP for evolving Pokémon.
: Two guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon
: All Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.

Special Research story—A Mystic Hero

Special Research featuring the leader of Team Mystic, Blanche, will be available! Trainers who complete the research will be rewarded with an encounter with Lapras wearing a Blanche-themed accessory! This is the only way to encounter Lapras wearing a Blanche-themed accessory for this Season.


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

Field Research task encounters

Tasks focused on evolving and catching Pokémon will be available! Trainers can earn Stardust and Evolution items as rewards for completing these Field Research tasks.

Timed Research

Timed Research rewarding a Magnetic Lure will be available throughout the event!

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

Free Special Research will be available for Trainers throughout Season 10: Rising Heroes! Spend some time helping out Professor Willow to see what surprises you can discover!

The Special Research will be available to claim until the end of Season 10: Rising Heroes on June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/a-mystic-hero/

Team up with your fellow Trainers on April 9th, 2023, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time for your chance to encounter Regieleki!

PLAYER WARNING:

Niantic has restricted Elite Raids to Raid Passes and Premium Battle Passes only. Players cannot access Elite Raid Battles 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.

Regieleki is making its Pokémon GO debut!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoRrWiuT7Ew

Regieleki arrives in Elite Raids!

Trainers,
Ready for an electrifying challenge? Test your team against Regieleki in Elite Raids!

Elite Raid: Regieleki

Regieleki will hatch at the following times:

Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. local time
Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time
Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time

Timed Research

Exclusive Timed Research will be available to Trainers who complete an Elite Raid! This Timed Research can only be received once. Complete the research tasks to earn Regirock Candy, Regice Candy, and Registeel Candy!

What are Elite Raids?

Elite Raids are a challenging variety of Raid Battle. They appear from special Raid Eggs that take 24 hours to hatch. Once the Raid Egg hatches, a Raid Boss will appear for 30 minutes—but take note that Elite Raid Bosses can only be battled in-person. Gather your friends and prepare for an epic confrontation!

Defeat Regieleki in an Elite Raid, and you’ll earn an opportunity to catch it.

Remember, Trainers will not be able to participate in Elite Raids using Remote Raid Passes.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/elite-raids-regieleki/

Emergency! We have a feathery fiasco on our hands—brace for Pidgey Pandemonium which takes place on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time!

April Fowl’s Day: Pidgey Pandemonium

Trainers,
Emergency! We have a feathery fiasco on our hands. Over the years, Trainers have transferred Pokémon to Professor Willow’s lab— perhaps too many, as it seems the integrity of the Pidgey pen has been compromised! And now all those transferred Pidgey have flown the coop!

You read that right: there are Pidgey everywhere. EVERYWHERE!

Please help us catch the rogue Pidgey before the pecking order is upended for good!.

April Fowl’s Day: Pidgey Pandemonium

Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Trainers will also have an increased chance of finding XXS and XXL Pidgey during the event.


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

Special Research

Available to claim from Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. to Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time. Professor Willow has some urgent Special Research, and he needs your help!

Field Research task encounters

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


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

Event Bonuses

Increased chance of finding XXS and XXL Pidgey.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/april-fools-2023/

Niantic has announced major changes to Pokémon GO’s Remote Raids which will go into effect on April 6th, 2023. This anti-player change drastically increases the price of remote raid passes from 100 coins to 195 coins each and limits the number of remote raids that a player can join each day to 5.

Updates to Pokémon GO’s Remote Raids

Trainers,
We want to give you a heads-up about changes coming to Pokémon GO’s Remote Raid Passes. These changes are designed to rebalance the game and ensure it’s enjoyed by Trainers for years to come. The changes will go into effect on April 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. PDT (GMT -7).

Pricing adjustments:

• The price of the Remote Raid Pass three-pack will increase to 525 PokéCoins.
• The price of single Remote Raid Passes will increase to 195 PokéCoins.
• A Premium Battle Pass three-pack will be added to the shop for the price of 250 PokéCoins.

Remote Raid participation limits:

• Trainers will be able to participate in a maximum of five Remote Raids per day.
• This maximum may change and increase for special events.

Remote Raid Passes:

• Remote Raid Passes will be included in the pool of potential rewards for Research Breakthroughs.
• Remote Raid Passes earned via Research Breakthroughs will still be subject to the existing inventory limit of three Remote Raid Passes per Trainer.
• If a Trainer earns a Remote Raid Pass from a Research Breakthrough while at the three Remote Raid Pass limit, they will receive a Premium Battle Pass instead.

Purchases of Remote Raid Pass 3-Packs will still allow you to hold up to 5 Remote Raid Passes if you purchase it with 2 Remote Passes already in your inventory.

Candy XL:

• Trainers who participate in five-star raids in person will earn more Candy XL than before.

Since their introduction in 2020, Remote Raid Passes have come to dominate the experience of playing Pokémon GO in a way we never intended. Rewarding Trainers with additional Candy XL and adding other new features are two of the ways we hope to further incentivize playing Pokémon GO in person with your friends, family, and community.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/remote-raid-passes-update-2023/