Get ready, Trainers! An electrifying Max Battle Weekend awaits—Dynamax Raikou is making its Pokémon GO debut in five-star Max Battles!

An electrifying Max Battle Weekend awaits with Dynamax Raikou!

Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend - Saturday, March 15, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time

Dynamax Debut!

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Dynamax debut in five-star Max Battles!

Dynamax Raikou

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

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the event.

• Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
• 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently
• 8× Max Particles from Power Spots

The following bonus will be active from Monday, March 10, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

• 3/4 Max Particle cost for unlocking and powering up Max Moves

*For this bonus to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu. Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.

Timed Research

There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available to Trainers starting Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. local time.

Complete the Timed Research to encounter a Dynamax Drilbur to round out your battle team when you take on Dynamax Raikou! Timed Research tasks will also award Drilbur Candy, Max Particles, and more to help power up your battle team. 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 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/dynamax-raikou-max-battle-weekend/

Get ready to meet your partner of powerful potential, Kubfu, and reach new heights during Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery from March 5th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to March 10th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time!

Partner up and power up during the Powerful Potential event with Kubfu!

Powerful Potential - Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debut

Kubfu, the Wushu Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut! Kubfu cannot be traded, transferred to the professor, or transferred to Pokémon HOME.

Might and Mastery Special Research

Meet your partner of powerful potential, Kubfu! A new Special Research story is coming! Throughout Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery, you’ll be able to reach new heights with your Legendary partner Pokémon.

You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Eggs

This Pokémon will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, 7 km and 10 km Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Charcadet—if you’re lucky! In addition to Charcadet, you can also hatch the usual Pokémon available in each of those Eggs for this Season.

Charcadet

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

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items and an encounter with Charcadet, and to unlock the following event bonus.

1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.

Event Bonuses

1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.

Upon completing the free Timed Research, the following bonus will unlock.

1/4 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.

Max Battles

The following Pokémon will appear in Max Battles from Saturday, March 8, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Power Spots will refresh more frequently.

One-Star Max Battles:
Dynamax Grookey
Dynamax Scorbunny
Dynamax Sobble

Six-Star Max Battles:
Gigantamax Venusaur
Gigantamax Charizard
Gigantamax Blastoise

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids:
Gothita
Solosis
Sinistea

Three-Star Raids:
Alolan Raichu
Hisuian Typhlosion
Sableye

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

Paid Special Research – Fuzzy Fighter

For US$8.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can play through separate Special Research and encounter Dynamax Kubfu again.

Special Research rewards include the following.

• One Incense
• Two Premium Battle Passes
• One Star Piece
• Encounters with Season-themed Pokémon
• A rare encounter with a Dynamax Kubfu
• And more!

You can purchase a ticket for this Special Research from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research during Might and Mastery. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

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.

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!

Alolan Raichu
Hisuian Typhlosion
Sableye
Gothita
Solosis
Sinistea

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/powerful-potential/

GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery is almost here!

GO Battle League: Might and Mastery

GO Battle League: Might and Mastery will start on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 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: Might and Mastery Schedule

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

Date	Schedule
March 4th, 2025 until March 11th, 2025	Great League Willpower Cup: Great League Edition
March 11th, 2025 until March 18th, 2025	Ultra League Scroll Cup: Great League Edition
March 18th, 2025 until March 25th, 2025	Master League* Scroll Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
March 25th, 2025 until April 1st, 2025	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 1st, 2025 until April 8th, 2025	Great League Master Premier
April 8th, 2025 until April 15th, 2025	Ultra League Spring Cup: Great League Edition
April 15th, 2025 until April 22nd, 2025	Master League* Spring Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 22nd, 2025 until April 29th, 2025	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 29th, 2025 until May 6th, 2025	Great League Great League Remix
May 6th, 2025 until May 13th, 2025	Ultra League Great League Remix
May 13th, 2025 until May 20th, 2025	Master League Retro Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
May 20th, 2025 until May 27th, 2025	Great League* Catch Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
May 27th, 2025 until June 3rd, 2025	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

Might and Mastery GO Battle League Events GO Battle Week: Might and Mastery

Wednesday, May 21, at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 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 increase 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 a hat for your avatar inspired by Mustard.
• Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Rewards

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


Mienfoo
Vullaby
Morpeko
Frigibax
Dreepy
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.


Cubone
Paldean Wooper
Spoink
Mienfoo
Bunnelby
Skorupi
Vullaby
Jumpluff
Teddiursa
Barboach
Cetoddle
Alolan Marowak
Lapras
Pancham
Active Raid Boss in five-star raids
Morpeko
Frigibax
Dreepy

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
: 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: Might and Mastery 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 Stardust and items such as Rare Candy XL, 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 Mustard, the Dojo Master from the Isle of Armor, an island of the Galar region in the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass!!

• At Ace rank, you’ll receive a hat inspired by Mustard.
• At Veteran rank, you’ll receive pants inspired by Mustard.
• At Expert rank, you’ll receive a top inspired by Mustard.
• At Legend rank, you’ll receive a pose inspired by Mustard.

Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this Season.

Willpower Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Fighting, Psychic, and Dark-type Pokémon will be eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Gardevoir
Scroll Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Water, Fighting, and Dark-type Pokémon will be eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Primarina
Master Premier - No CP limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
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: Jumpluff, Roserade, Toxapex
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.
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.
Catch Cup: Might and Mastery: Great Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the Might and Mastery Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between March 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and June 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Updates to the Combat System

The switch timer in the GO Battle League will continue to be 50 seconds. This change will also continue to affect Trainer Battles against friends, Team GO Rocket battles, and team leader battles.

Attack Changes

Psyshock - Energy cost decreased
Dazzling Gleam - Trainer Battles: 110 → 90 power. Energy cost decreased.
Aqua Jet - Trainer Battles: 45 → 70 power. Energy cost decreased.
Dynamic Punch - Energy cost decreased.
Sludge - Trainer Battles: 50 → 70 power.
Hex - Trainer Battles: 6 → 7 power. Energy generation increased.
Acrobatics - Energy cost decreased.
Air Cutter - Trainer Battles: 60 → 45 power. Energy cost decreased. Chance to increase the user’s Attack by one stage.
Rock Tomb - Trainer Battles: 70 → 80 power. Energy cost decreased. Guaranteed to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack by one stage.
Rollout - Trainer Battles: 8 → 7 power.
Night Shade - Trainer Battles: 80 → 70 power.
Foul Play - Trainer Battles: 70 → 60 power. Energy cost decreased.
Discharge - Trainer Battles: 65 → 55 power. Energy cost decreased.

Attack Availability Updates

Piloswine - Piloswine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Mamoswine - Mamoswine will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Togetic - Togetic will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Togekiss - Togekiss will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Reuniclus - Reuniclus will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Bruxish - Bruxish will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psyshock.
Venomoth - Venomoth will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Lapras - Lapras will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Grumpig - Grumpig will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Furret - Furret will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Swift.
Linoone - Linoone will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Swift.
Drampa - Drampa will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Swift.
Grumpig - Grumpig will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Dynamic Punch.
Dusknoir - Dusknoir will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Dynamic Punch.
Lapras - Lapras will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sparkling Aria.
Sableye - Sableye will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Dazzling Gleam.
Ribombee - Ribombee will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Charm.
Blastoise - Blastoise will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Weezing - Weezing will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Wailmer - Wailmer will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Wailord - Wailord will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Glalie - Glalie will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Cradily - Cradily will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Tomb.
Bombirdier - Bombirdier will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Tomb.
Swampert - Swampert will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sludge.
Swalot - Swalot will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sludge.
Dragalge - Dragalge will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Sludge Bomb.
Roserade - Roserade will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Poison Sting.
Furret - Furret will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Linoone - Linoone will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Florges - Florges will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Mightyena - Mightyena will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sucker Punch.
Bellibolt - Bellibolt will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sucker Punch.
Bombirdier - Bombirdier will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sucker Punch.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-battle-league-might-and-mastery

Niantic has announced the Might and Mastery season of Pokémon GO will take place from March 4th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. until June 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You never know what surprises you’ll find during a new Pokémon GO Season!

YouTube Clip - Welcome to Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPDy0OBnduY

YouTube Clip - What new adventures await in Pokémon GO?!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUBY40y7fI4

Might and Mastery

Meet the Wushu Pokémon, Kubfu! Embark on the path of Might and Mastery with a legendary Pokémon at your side! Throughout Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery, you’ll be able to grow, hone your skills, and become stronger alongside the Fighting-type Pokémon Kubfu. You’ll also be able to unlock new heights of mastery through Dynamax! With enough training, Kubfu can evolve into one of two forms of the Pokémon Urshifu: Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style.

Might and Mastery Special Research

Available to claim from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time

Encounter Dynamax Kubfu and more with this Season’s Special Research. New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your research tab!

Might and Mastery Paid Special Research – A Second Path

For US$8.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can play through a separate Special Research and encounter Dynamax Kubfu again.

You can purchase a ticket for this Special Research from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research during Might and Mastery. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

Max Pokémon Debuts

Demonstrate your Max Battle mastery. Dynamax Raikou, Dynamax Entei, and Dynamax Suicune will leap into Max Battles at different points during Might and Mastery. And stay alert! Gigantamax Machamp and more will emerge as Gigantamax Battles continue!

Pokémon Debuts

More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region, which was featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for Nintendo Switch, have been spotted in Pokémon GO! Be on the lookout for Nickit, Thievul, and more!

Community Days

Mark your calendar! Might and Mastery will have Community Day events on the following dates.
March 8th, 2025 - March Community Day
March 22nd, 2025 - March Community Day Classic
April 27th, 2025 - April Community Day
May 11th, 2025 - May Community Day
May 24th, 2025 - May Community Day Classic

Power Up Ticket

Trainers will be able to purchase a Power Up Ticket during Might and Mastery. This ticket will help Trainers to get the most out of the Season by granting bonuses such as one additional Candy XL for completing Raid Battles and Max Battles!

Themed Stickers

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

PokéStop Showcases

PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Might and Mastery will be held from Saturday to Sunday as well as from Monday to Tuesday. Log in weekly to find out which Pokémon you can show off!

Seasonal Rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon. For the first time in Pokémon GO, Charcadet may appear as a Shiny Pokémon starting March 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time.


Alolan Marowak
Mawile
Druddigon
Jangmo-o
Charcadet
Frigibax

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

Different Pokémon will appear in the wild!

As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!

Cities: Flaaffy, Ampharos , Whismur , Electrike , Pidove , Ferroseed , Charjabug and more!
Forests: Ariados, Yanma , Wurmple , Cottonee , Foongus , Steenee, Tsareena, and more!
Mountains: Paldean Wooper , Slakoth , Nincada , Croagunk , Hippopotas , Stunfisk , Clodsire, and more!
Beaches & Water: Marill , Qwilfish , Carvanha , Wailmer , Spheal , Sealeo, Barbaracle, and more!
Northern Hemisphere: Hisuian Sneasel , Bronzor , Deerling (Spring) , Deino , Chespin , Fennekin , Froakie , and more!
Southern Hemisphere: Hisuian Growlithe , Sneasel , Beldum , Deerling (Autumn) , Rowlet , Litten , Popplio , and more!

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

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season!

2 km Eggs: Psyduck , Aipom , Wynaut , Bonsly , Ducklett , Smoliv , and more!

5 km Eggs: Crabrawler , Komala , Togedemaru , Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
Adventure Sync Rewards: Skarmory , Lileep , Anorith , Munchlax , Riolu and more!

7 km Eggs: Alolan Meowth , Galarian Meowth , Alolan Grimer , Hisuian Voltorb , Galarian Corsola
Route Rewards: 7 km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange - Alolan Vulpix , Hisuian Sneasel , Galarian Corsola , Pawniard , Basculin (White-Striped Form) and more!

10 km Eggs: Larvesta , Carbink, Jangmo-o , Dreepy, Charcadet , Frigibax
Adventure Sync Rewards: Bagon , Gible , Jangmo-o , Charcadet , Frigibaxm and more!

Seasonal Bonuses

Might and Mastery will feature the following bonuses all Season long!

• Increased friendship bonus damage dealt by Pokémon in raids.
• Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when defeating a five-star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour.
• Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
• Increased Stardust for the first catch of the day.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/seasons/might-and-mastery

The Pokémon Company International announced preliminary details for Pokémon Day 2025. A Pokémon Presents Video Presentation will be streamed on February 27th, 2025 at 6 a.m. PST / 9 a.m. EST. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2025

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7FTkUFU7nw

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2025 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I7SES3ijz4

Codes:

Press Release - POKÉMON EXPANDS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS WITH NEW WAYS TO PLAY IN THE POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A VIDEO GAME AND THE REVEAL OF POKÉMON CHAMPIONS

Pokémon Day Celebrates 29 Years of Global Fandom by Increasing Latin American Spanish Support for Upcoming Product Launches, Including the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Additional Franchise Updates Announced During Pokémon Presents Video Presentation, Including Mega Evolution Pokémon ex for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, New Triumphant Light Themed Booster Pack for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and More

Bellevue, Wash. — Feb. 27, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group hosted a special Pokémon Presents video presentation, streamed online to fans around the world on Pokémon Day, the annual fan-focused holiday celebrating the launch of the original Pokémon video games on Feb. 27, 1996. Highlights include a new look at the Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game, the reveal of Pokémon Champions, a first look at the latest Pokémon TCG news, teasers for new episodes of Pokémon Concierge, and more.

“Pokémon continues to capture the imaginations of longtime fans and new, and Pokémon Day reveals for 2025 and beyond are our way of celebrating with them by continuing to deliver the joy of Pokémon to Trainers around the world,” said Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International. “In addition to the reveal of Pokémon Champions and new introductions to the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, we’re looking forward to a ‘Mega’ year as we prepare for the launch of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game featuring the mechanic, as well as the introduction of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex to the best-selling Pokémon TCG. To extend the global celebration, we’re especially looking forward to offering the Pokémon TCG in Latin American Spanish for the first time, as well as Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions. We wish a happy Pokémon Day to all!”

Highlights and details from the special Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents follow.

Pokémon Champions

Developed by The Pokémon Works in collaboration with GAME FREAK, the developer of the Pokémon video games, Pokémon Champions continues the tradition of Trainers pitting their skills against those of others from around the world, with the aim of allowing core game-style battles to be enjoyed by more players than ever before.[1]

Pokémon Champions will also be compatible with Pokémon HOME, the cloud service for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, allowing Trainers to team up with Pokémon brought over from previous Pokémon games in addition to those they partner with in Pokémon Champions.[2]


Pokémon Champions will be available on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, as well as on mobile devices. For more details on Pokémon Champions, please stay tuned for future announcements.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Scheduled for release in late 2025, and first revealed on Pokémon Day 2024, the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game is set in Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokémon. After arriving in Lumiose City, players will befriend a Pokémon that will become their first partner Pokémon: Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile.

Explore Wild Zones and Make Pokémon Your Allies

Players can catch wild Pokémon living in wild zones or out and about in Lumiose City by aiming a Poké Ball at them and letting it fly. Some Pokémon will flee immediately if they spot the player, meaning players should hide out of sight or approach from behind to make themselves harder to notice. Players can also battle Pokémon to lower their HP, making them easier to catch.

A Pokémon Series First: Trainers and Pokémon Taking Real-Time Actions During Battle

In previous Pokémon video game series titles, Pokémon’s actions were turn-based. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Trainers and their Pokémon will move around in real time during battles, and Pokémon will unleash their moves when their Trainers command them to. New gameplay mechanics include precise timing for swapping out Pokémon or using moves, the different lengths of time moves will take to launch, and the total area the moves will impact.

People and Pokémon You Can Encounter in Lumiose City

While visiting Lumiose City, players will stay in an old hotel named Hotel Z and encounter the hotel’s owner, AZ—plus his partner Pokémon, Eternal Flower Floette, an unusual Floette that holds a black flower. This hotel will serve as players’ base of operations as they experience all sorts of adventures in Lumiose City alongside new and exciting characters, such as Urbain or Taunie—a new friend players will make throughout their adventures. The appearance players choose at the beginning of the game will determine which of the two they’ll meet.

Mega Evolution

In Lumiose City, Trainers will sometimes be able to see Pokémon undergo Mega Evolution—a kind of Evolution that transcends standard Evolution. Effectively using Mega Evolution will likely be key to victory in Pokémon battles.

For more information, please visit the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and Pokémon TCG Expand Playable Languages to Include Latin American Spanish

Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions will be playable in Latin American Spanish at launch, marking a new milestone in localization for the region. With the addition of Latin American Spanish, the Pokémon series will soon support 10 playable languages. The globally popular Pokémon TCG will also soon expand language support to include Latin American Spanish with the launch of the next expansion, Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together, ensuring that millions of fans can enjoy Pokémon in their regional language and connect with the global Pokémon community like never before.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Celebrates 100 Million Downloads with Reveal of New Triumphant Light Themed Booster Pack

A new themed booster pack for the popular Pokémon TCG Pocket app, titled Triumphant Light, will be playable around the world beginning Feb. 28, 2025. The announcement comes as the app celebrates over 100 million downloads on iOS and Android devices since its global launch late last year.


To celebrate Pokémon Day, from Feb. 27, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PST to April 29, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. PDT, players can log in to receive special booster packs at no cost that are guaranteed to include at least one card of ♦♦♦♦ rarity or higher. Furthermore, special missions will be available from Feb. 27, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. PST to March 26, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. PDT. For more information, please check the in-game news during the event periods.


In addition, Ranked Matches will be coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket starting March 2025. Additional details will be shared at a later date.

Mega Evolution Series Coming to the Pokémon TCG in 2025

In 2025, fans can look forward to the new Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Series of expansions, marking a new era for the globally popular trading card game with the return of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex. Mega Evolution Pokémon ex have increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex, but they give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out.

More details on the Mega Evolution Series will be shared in the future. In the meantime, fans can find out more at Pokemon.com/TCG.

New Episodes of Pokémon Concierge Coming September 2025

New episodes of the popular stop-motion animated series Pokémon Concierge are scheduled for release in September 2025 exclusively on Netflix. A teaser visual and test footage are now available, showcasing Pokémon that will appear in Pokémon Concierge for the first time.

Until March 9, 2025, Trainers can also now watch the first four episodes of Pokémon Concierge on Pokémon’s official YouTube channel.

New experiences and updates were also announced for various games and apps, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café ReMix.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-EXPANDS-ENTERTAINMENT-OFFERINGS-WITH-NEW-WAYS-TO-PLAY-IN-THE-P

Best Buy Pokémon Day Event - Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

Pokémon Day is February 27th, 2025, but you can celebrate early at select Best Buy stores on February 22nd, 2025 with hands-on gameplay of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon TCG Trade and Play events, and free giveaways (while supplies last).

Pokémon Day Event - Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 - Noon–4 p.m.
Celebrate Pokémon Day early at participating Best Buy stores. Play video games, trade cards, and pick up free Pokémon giveaways such as stickers, lanyards, Trading Card Game fun-packs, activity sheets and more.

Sources: https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1892695731854524689 and https://www.bestbuy.com/site/video-games/video-game-releases-events/pcmcat308100050002.c

Toys R Us Canada - Pokémon FREEBIE! / Pokémon Trade + Play Day

Toys R Us Canada is also holding 2 events for Pokémon Day 2025.

Pokémon FREEBIE! - Friday, February 21st, 2025 - Drop by your local store to get a FREE pack of three 2025 Pokémon Day promo cards!
*One per customer, while supplies last.

Pokémon Trade + Play Day - Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 11am - Receive a free trading kit when you bring your kids and their friends to learn about the Pokémon Trading Card Game!

Source: https://www.toysrus.ca/en/revents.html

Celebrate Pokémon Day at Nintendo New York!

Join us on February 27th, 2025 as we celebrate with the following activities:

• Pokémon Presents screening at 9am ET
• Fan art gallery
• Pikachu and Eevee character appearances (4pm-7pm)
• Pokémon Battle Lab (4pm-7pm)
• Giveaways (while supplies last)

Entry will be on a first come, first served basis.

Source: https://x.com/NintendoNYC/status/1892681484785402317

The Pokémon Company International Unveils 2025 Pokémon Day Plans, Including Pokémon Presents Video Presentation

Additional Anniversary Celebrations to Spotlight Fan-Favorite Pokémon Eevee and its Evolutions

Bellevue, Wash. — Feb. 20, 2025 — Ahead of this year’s Pokémon Day on Feb. 27, 2025, The Pokémon Company International today announced a variety of fan-centric offerings that give Trainers around the world new ways to engage with the Pokémon brand. Pokémon Day is an annual holiday that commemorates the release of the original Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in Japan. Since then, Pokémon has continued to be one of the most successful and influential entertainment franchises in the world, supported by a passionate and dedicated community.

With the impact the Pokémon brand has had on pop culture and entertainment, the National Day Calendar — the original and authoritative source for fun and unique National Days in the U.S. — has established Feb. 27 as annual National Pokémon Day. This recognition and elevation of Pokémon Day is a testament to the enduring impact that Pokémon has had on Trainers of all ages, backgrounds and interests for 29 years.

To celebrate the holiday, The Pokémon Company group is inviting Trainers around the world to tune in to a Pokémon Presents video presentation on Pokémon Day for exciting updates and announcements across the Pokémon franchise. The video presentation will be streamed at 6 a.m. PST on Feb. 27, 2025, on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels.

Outside of Pokémon Presents, Trainers can celebrate their fandom with a variety of Pokémon Day-related offerings throughout February 2025, including experiences and merchandise featuring the fan-favorite Pokémon Eevee and its Evolutions, local Play! Pokémon events that allow the community to come together and more. Trainers can join the conversation online with #PokemonDay and keep up with the latest news on the official Pokémon social media channels.

Year of Eevee at Pokémon Center

Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise, will spotlight Eevee and its adorable Evolutions with new product releases throughout the year, including the recently launched Evolving Personalities figure line. Fans can collect hand-painted figures featuring Vaporeon, Jolteon and Flareon, available now, with new figures releasing in groups of three throughout 2025. In addition, Pokémon Center will launch various bundles containing Eevee-centric items, a new kitchenware line featuring Eevee, as well as exciting Eevee plush throughout the year. For more information, visit Pokémon Center.

Flying–Tera Type Eevee Distribution for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Video Games

Fans who visit GameStop and Best Buy today through Feb. 27 can receive a distribution code to get a Flying–Tera Type Eevee in their Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet video game, while supplies last. For more information, please visit Pokemon.com/Eevee.

Pokémon GO PokéStops Highlighting Eevee, Glaceon and Leafeon

Available now through Feb. 27, 2025, Pokémon GO will place PokéStops at participating retailers with Lure Modules active to make more Pokémon appear. Plus, during the week of Feb. 24, Glacial and Mossy Lure Modules will be added, giving fans the opportunity to evolve Eevee into Glaceon and Leafeon within the game. Participating retailers include Target, GameStop and Best Buy.

Pokémon Day Celebrations at Pokémon League Locations

On Pokémon Day, participating Pokémon League locations will host noncompetitive Play! Pokémon events, offering fans of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon video games and Pokémon GO with others in their local community. These events will also facilitate learn-to-play events for Trainers who are just getting started.

Participants will have an opportunity to receive a Pokémon Day 2025 League Celebration promo card featuring Sylveon, while supplies last. Giveaways will also include demo decks highlighting Pikachu ex and Charizard ex, various Pokémon TCG accessories, and promo cards showcasing winning artwork from the Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2024.

The Pokémon TCG Illustration Contest 2024 promo cards will also be available as a gift with purchase from participating retailers, including Pokémon Center, starting Feb. 21, 2025, while supplies last. Fans can check with participating retailers for additional offer details.

Overtime Elite Semifinal Game Featuring Pokémon Appearances and Arena Takeover

The Pokémon Company International recently announced a partnership with popular sports media brand Overtime, including a Pokémon takeover of the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta during the playoffs beginning on Feb. 18, with each of the eight teams sporting a custom team jersey showcasing fan-favorite Pokémon.

Overtime Elite will celebrate Pokémon Day with a semifinal game that will be broadcast on Feb. 27, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video. Trainers won’t want to miss the action, as Pikachu and Gengar will make appearances at halftime. Additionally, the collaboration will bring an apparel and merchandise collection launching on Pokémon Day exclusively at https://shop.overtime.tv/

Pokémon Animated Content

Fans looking to watch Pokémon animation as part of their Pokémon Day festivities can catch up on Liko and Roy’s latest adventures in Part 1 of “Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua,” available now in the U.S. exclusively on Netflix. In addition, the first season of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” will be coming to Netflix in additional markets, including Canada and Australia, on Pokémon Day.


Separately, current episodes of the globally popular stop-motion animation series “Pokémon Concierge” will be newly available to watch on the official Pokémon YouTube channel for a limited time beginning Feb. 21, 2025, through March 9, 2025. With more episodes being produced in collaboration with Netflix and dwarf studios, “Pokémon Concierge” follows the story of Pokémon Resort concierge Haru, the Psyduck she works with and the many Pokémon and Trainers who visit as guests.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Unveils-2025-Pokemon-Day-Plans-Inclu

Trainers, enhance your Adventure Effects during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global with the Tour Pass! Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track that offers ranked rewards and bonuses! Complete Pass Tasks and gain Tour Points to earn rewards and more!

Rank up and earn rewards for your GO Tour victories with the all-new Tour Pass!

Trainers,
Ready to take your Pokémon GO Tour: Unova adventures to the next level during the global event? A Tour Pass is a new way to maximize your rewards during Pokémon GO Tour. The more you play, the more rewards and bonuses you’ll unlock! From February 24 to March 2, 2025, you can earn Tour Points and work your way up to bigger and bigger victories.

And speaking of victories—all Trainers who upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe will earn an encounter with Victini, the Victory Pokémon, and the chance to collect a brand-new item, the Lucky Trinket! Read on to learn more about this exciting new pass.

Tour Pass

Earn rewards in a whole new way during this year’s global Pokémon GO Tour event!

From Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time, the new Tour Pass and Tour Pass Deluxe will be available in Pokémon GO!

What is Tour Pass?

The Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global. By collecting Tour Points, you can unlock rewards, increase your rank, and improve your event bonuses.

All Trainers will automatically receive their Tour Pass at no cost on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect Tour Points and rank up to get additional rewards through the end of the event on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Rewards unlocked in the Tour Pass will expire on Sunday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

What is Tour Pass Deluxe?

A paid version of the Tour Pass, called Tour Pass Deluxe, will be available for Trainers looking for upgraded rewards and faster progression. When you upgrade to a Tour Pass Deluxe, you’ll get an immediate encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Victini! All Trainers can encounter Victini by purchasing a Tour Pass Deluxe, even if they’ve caught it before!

While progressing through the Tour Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free Tour Pass and Tour Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a Tour Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked tiers.

Trainers with the Tour Pass Deluxe can also earn a brand new item, the Lucky Trinket, when they reach the highest tier! Rewards unlocked in the Tour Pass Deluxe will expire on Sunday, March 9, at 6:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!

Collecting Tour Points

While you’ll begin your Tour Pass with no points, your first reward will already be unlocked—the GO Tour 2025 Tee avatar item! You can collect Tour Points to reach larger rewards, unlocking items and ranking up as you go.

You can earn Tour Points in two ways. Activities like catching Pokémon, completing raids, and hatching Eggs will each earn you a small amount of points. The more you play, the more you earn!

Want to earn points faster? A new type of task, Pass Tasks, will be available, and completing them will award you even more points! Completing these quick, event-themed tasks will help you collect more points and rank up, getting you to more rewards in less time.

Pass Tasks refresh daily from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time. During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, Pass Tasks will refresh every hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time each day.

Ranking Up

By collecting Tour Points, you’ll see yourself progress through the Tour Pass tiers, made up of Minor and Major Milestones. On your way to Minor and Major Milestones, you can unlock small rewards like Pokémon encounters, Pokémon Candy, Poké Balls, and more. Milestones yield even larger rewards, like stickers, avatar items, and even a special Pokémon encounter.

Each time you reach a Major Milestone, you’ll increase your event bonuses. During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, you’ll increase your Catch XP bonus and extend the duration of Freeze Shock or Ice Burn’s Adventure Effects for each major milestone you hit.

For Trainers with the free Tour Pass, reaching the final Major Milestone will award you with a special encounter with a Zorua* that has a Special Background!

For Trainers who upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe, reaching the final Major Milestone will reward you with a new item, the Lucky Trinket!

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


For Trainers who choose the Black Version (Reshiram) badge:

Tier 2 Rewards

• 1.5× Catch XP
• 1.5× Adventure Effect duration for Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock

Tier 3 Rewards

• 2× Catch XP
• 2× Adventure Effect duration for Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock

Tier 4 Rewards

• 3× Catch XP
• 3× Adventure Effect duration for Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock

For Trainers who choose the White Version (Zekrom) badge:

Tier 2 Rewards

• 1.5× Catch XP
• 1.5× Adventure Effect duration for White Kyurem’s Ice Burn

Tier 3 Rewards

• 2× Catch XP
• 2× Adventure Effect duration for White Kyurem’s Ice Burn

Tier 4 Rewards

• 3× Catch XP
• 3× Adventure Effect duration for White Kyurem’s Ice Burn

Earn a Lucky Trinket, a brand-new item in Pokémon GO!

It’s your lucky day! The Lucky Trinket, a new item in Pokémon GO, will debut as the final reward in the Tour Pass Deluxe during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global.

A Lucky Trinket is a one-time-use item that can be used to turn one friend from your Friend List into a Lucky Friend. When used, the Lucky Trinket will set the status of you and your chosen friend to Lucky, even if you aren’t Best Friends yet! When you’re Lucky Friends with someone, the next time you trade with each other, both Pokémon will become Lucky Pokémon. After the trade, your Lucky Friend status will be cleared.

This exciting item will only stay in your Item Bag for a limited time, so don’t forget to use it! The Lucky Trinket earned as a part of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global will expire on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time, regardless of when you claimed it.

You must be at least Great Friends with the Trainer you wish to apply your Lucky Trinket to. You cannot use a Lucky Trinket with a Trainer you are currently Lucky Friends with. Using a Lucky Trinket on a friend does not change the distance at which you can complete a trade. If you do not want to allow other Trainers to use their Lucky Trinkets on you, you can disable this permission in your Settings page.

During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global

All Trainers will automatically receive their free Tour Pass on Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect Tour Points and rank up to unlock rewards through the end of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova on Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Tour Pass Deluxe and Bundles

Tour Pass Deluxe - For US$14.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Tour Pass Deluxe track. Rewards from this track include the following.

• An encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Victini^
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• An event-themed avatar item
• One Lucky Trinket
• And more!

^All Trainers can encounter Victini via Tour Pass, even if they’ve caught it before!

Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks
For US$19.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Tour Pass Deluxe track with a number of ranks already unlocked. The Tour Pass Deluxe + 10 Ranks includes the Tour Pass Deluxe, plus enough Tour Points to automatically unlock ten ranks of rewards. You can collect the rewards from the 10 ranks you jumped immediately upon purchase.

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 rewards unlocked in the Tour Pass Deluxe expire. Rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/tour-pass-2025/

Trainers! Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are making their Pokémon GO debuts at Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global! Their signature moves, Freeze Shock and Ice Burn, will have brand new Adventure Effects!

Enhance your encounters with Black Kyurem and White Kyurem’s new Adventure Effects, debuting during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!

Trainers,
When Black Kyurem and White Kyurem make their global Pokémon GO debuts during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, their signature moves will have brand new Adventure Effects!

Adventure Effects are powerful Pokémon attacks that can be activated outside of battle to grant temporary bonus effects to help you on your Pokémon GO adventure. Adventure Effects have now been reported to occur when Black Kyurem uses Freeze Shock and when White Kyurem uses Ice Burn.

Plus, you can extend these Adventure Effects’ durations during the event by ranking up your Tour Pass!

Adventure Effect: Freeze Shock

After fusing Zekrom with a Kyurem that knows the Charged Attack Glaciate, Glaciate will turn into the Charged Attack Freeze Shock. Freeze Shock will change back to Glaciate when Zekrom is separated from Kyurem.*

Trainers can use 5,000 Stardust and 5 Kyurem Candy to activate Freeze Shock’s Adventure Effect, which casts electrically charged ice for 10 minutes. During this time, the Pokémon you encounter won’t be able to move, making them easier to catch. This also makes Pokémon easier to catch, including with connected accessory devices.

You can extend the timer for Freeze Shock’s Adventure Effect in increments of 10 minutes by using more Stardust and Kyurem Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

Freeze Shock cannot be active at the same time as another Adventure Effect.
*At this time, Black Kyurem will be unable to learn Freeze Shock via Charged TM or Elite Charged TM.

Adventure Effect: Ice Burn

After fusing Reshiram with a Kyurem that knows the Charged Attack Glaciate, Glaciate will turn into the Charged Attack Ice Burn. Ice Burn will change back to Glaciate when Reshiram is separated from Kyurem.*

Trainers can use 5,000 Stardust and 5 Kyurem Candy to activate Ice Burn’s Adventure Effect, which activates a chilling energy for 10 minutes. During this time, the target ring in Pokémon encounters will move more slowly, making it easier to land Excellent Throws. This also makes Pokémon much easier to catch, including with connected accessory devices.

You can extend the timer for Ice Burn’s Adventure Effect in increments of 10 minutes by using more Stardust and Kyurem Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

Ice Burn cannot be active at the same time as another Adventure Effect.
*At this time, White Kyurem will be unable to learn Ice Burn via Charged TM or Elite Charged TM.

Attended Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles or New Taipei City?

Trainers who attended one of the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Unova events in Los Angeles and New Taipei City can begin using these Adventure Effects during the Road to Unova event!

If you collected enough resources to successfully fuse Kyurem with Zekrom or Reshiram, you can begin using Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock and White Kyurem’s Ice Burn early—try using them for Legendary Pokémon encountered from raids during the Road to Unova event!

During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global

Take on Black Kyurem and White Kyurem in five-star raids during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global to encounter Kyurem and obtain Fusion Energy!

You’ll also be able to pick between two event badges, Black Version (Reshiram) and White Version (Zekrom). The badge you pick will determine certain rewards and bonuses!

To get the most out of these bonuses, be sure to start the global event Special Research story “It’s Not Over Yet” and select your event badge when it becomes available. This Special Research will be available beginning on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

For Trainers who choose the Black Version (Reshiram) badge:

• Receive Reshiram-themed Special Research rewards.
• All Kyurem encountered after defeating Black Kyurem in five-star raids will know the Charged Attack Glaciate.

For Trainers who choose the White Version (Zekrom) badge:

• Receive Zekrom-themed Special Research rewards.
• All Kyurem encountered after defeating White Kyurem in five-star raids will know the Charged Attack Glaciate.

Learn more about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global.

Progress your Tour Pass for enhanced Adventure Effects

The Tour Pass is a free, limited-time progression track during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova that offers ranked rewards and bonuses. By completing Pass Tasks and collecting Tour Points, you can earn rewards, increase your rank, and improve your event bonuses.

Each time you reach a Major Milestone, you’ll increase your event bonuses. During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, you’ll increase your Catch XP bonus and extend the duration of Freeze Shock or Ice Burn’s Adventure Effects for each major milestone you hit.

For Trainers who choose the Black Version (Reshiram) badge:

Tier 2 Rewards

• 1.5× Catch XP
• 1.5× Adventure Effect duration for Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock

Tier 3 Rewards

• 2× Catch XP
• 2× Adventure Effect duration for Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock

Tier 4 Rewards

• 3× Catch XP
• 3× Adventure Effect duration for Black Kyurem’s Freeze Shock

For Trainers who choose the White Version (Zekrom) badge:

Tier 2 Rewards

• 1.5× Catch XP
• 1.5× Adventure Effect duration for White Kyurem’s Ice Burn

Tier 3 Rewards

• 2× Catch XP
• 2× Adventure Effect duration for White Kyurem’s Ice Burn

Tier 4 Rewards

• 3× Catch XP
• 3× Adventure Effect duration for White Kyurem’s Ice Burn

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/fusion-adventure-effects-kyurem/

To promote the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova, three codes have been announced to give players Timed Research to encounter Tornadus, Thundurus and Landorus. Players need to catch 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region in the Timed Research in order to get an encounter.

Codes:

Incarnate Forme Thundurus: 4Q4UZLY6MUH9K
Incarnate Forme Tornadus: 4RD3GGA4ZMEGP
Incarnate Forme Landorus: 9PTA874LYDAJH

Source: https://x.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1894537937183764600

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova Global takes place on March 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. New details have been revealed including New music, avatar item and more!

Get ready for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova! New details revealed!

Trainers,
We’re just days away from the start of Pokémon GO Tour: Unova! Before you set off on your Unova-inspired adventure, we’ve got a few more exciting updates to share with you. Read on for the latest GO Tour news!

Check out what’s coming to Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!

New music, avatar items, and so much more!

Experience the World Premiere of New Music

Get ready for new pieces of featured music inspired by Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2, and Pokémon White Version 2! This music was composed by Junichi Masuda, Pokémon video game series composer and Chief Creative Fellow of The Pokémon Company! You’ll be able to hear the new music while walking on the map, catching Pokémon, taking on Raid Battles, and loading the game!

Reshiram or Zekrom? Select your event badge in new Special Research

During Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, Trainers will be able to pick between two event badges, Black Version (Reshiram) and White Version (Zekrom). The badge you pick will determine certain rewards and bonuses!

To get the most out of these bonuses, be sure to start the global event Special Research story “It’s Not Over Yet” and select your event badge when it becomes available. This Special Research will be available beginning on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

For Trainers who choose the Black Version (Reshiram) badge:

• Receive Reshiram-themed Special Research rewards.
• All Kyurem encountered after defeating Black Kyurem in five-star raids will know the Charged Attack Glaciate.

For Trainers who choose the White Version (Zekrom) badge:

• Receive Zekrom-themed Special Research rewards.
• All Kyurem encountered after defeating White Kyurem in five-star raids will know the Charged Attack Glaciate.

The badge you select may hold even more power…so stay tuned for more information!

Ticket-holding Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – New Taipei City or Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles won’t select a badge—all Kyurem encountered after defeating Black Kyurem and White Kyurem in five-star raids will be guaranteed to know the Charged Attack Glaciate!

First look: All of the new avatar items you can collect during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!

All Trainers can unlock the GO Tour 2025 Tee as the first reward in the free Tour Pass! Trainers who upgrade to the Tour Pass Deluxe can unlock the Kyurem Helmet as a reward as they progress.

The Tour Pass and its upgraded version, Tour Pass Deluxe, will be available from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time. You can claim these avatar items, and all other rewards in the Tour Pass, until Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time.


The following avatar items will be available for purchase in the in-game shop starting Monday, February 24, 2025.

• Black Kyurem Wings
• White Kyurem Backpack

The Shiny Meloetta Tee will be available as a reward in the new Masterwork Research, available to purchase from the in-game shop from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Masterwork Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!


Finally, you can purchase Road to Unova event add-ons to enhance your Unova celebration! With the Road to Unova: Raids add-on, you’ll get raid-themed bonuses and the Black and White Joggers avatar item. In the Road to Unova: Hatch add-on, you’ll get Egg hatching–themed bonuses, Pokémon encounters, and the Black and White Hoodie avatar item.

These tickets will be available for purchase from Monday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can purchase just one or both of these tickets. Each ticket features Timed Research tasks, rewards, and bonuses.

New Pokémon GO Tour: Unova stickers

Ticket-holding Trainers at the in-person Pokémon GO Tour: Unova events in Los Angeles and New Taipei City will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Friday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 23, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Unova–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, February 25, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 21, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/get-ready-for-gotour-unova?hl=en

Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon, will appear more frequently during Pokémon GO Community Day Classic on March 22nd, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

March 2025 Community Day Classic: Totodile

March 2025 Community Day Classic: Totodile - Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon, will be featured during March Community Day Classic!

Featured Pokémon

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

Featured Attack

Evolve Croconaw (Totodile’s Evolution) from the beginning of the event until March 29, 2025 at 10 p.m. local time to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.

Hydro Cannon - Trainer Battles: 80 power. Gyms and raids: 90 power.

Community Day Classic Special Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Totodile Community Day–exclusive Special Research. Complete the Special Research for even more rewards including a Premium Battle Pass, a Rare Candy XL, additional encounters with Totodile, and three encounters with Totodile that have a Seasonal Special Background.

• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research go live.
• Don’t forget: you can now 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 and will not feature a story.

*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Community Day Special Background Timed Research

Keep the Community Day fun going with a Timed Research opportunity that will last for a week following the event! Trainers that log in during March Community Day Classic will receive Timed Research that awards an encounter with a Totodile that has a Seasonal Special Background. You’ll even have an increased chance to encounter a Shiny Totodile when you complete these Timed Research tasks!

Plus, you can evolve Croconaw (Totodile’s Evolution) during the week following the event to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Event Bonuses

• 1/4 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event.
• 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!

Field Research

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

If you GO out and explore with your community, you may even find Field Research that leads to encounters with Totodile that have a Seasonal Special Background—if you’re lucky!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Totodile Community Day Classic!

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!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communitydayclassic-march-2025-totodile