It’s time to rally your friends, Hisuian Samurott is making its Pokémon GO debut for Raid Day on December 3rd, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.!

Stay sharp for the new Season with Hisuian Samurott’s debut in a Raid Day event!

Trainers,
Celebrate Pokémon from the Sinnoh region’s past with a Raid Day featuring Hisuian Samurott! Only time will tell when Hisuian Samurott will return, so make sure to catch this opportunity as we kick off the new Season!

Prepare your party to face a formidable challenge! With Party Play, you can ensure you have the edge throughout this special Raid Day event by using Party Power.

Keep your team close, Trainers–something tells us that this won’t be the last Pokémon originally discovered in the Hisui region to make an appearance.

Hisuian Samurott Raid Day

Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debuts

Hisuian Samurott, the Formidable Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debut in Three-star raids!


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

Event bonuses

: Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
: The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Samurott.
Hisuian Samurott will appear more frequently in raids!

Event Exclusive Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket to receive the following bonuses. These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

: Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (for a daily total of 14)
: Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL
: 50% more XP from Raid Battles
: 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hisuian-samurott-raid-day-event/

GO Battle League: Timeless Travels Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: Timeless Travels is almost here!

GO Battle League: Timeless Travels

GO Battle League: Timeless Travels start date, rank resets, and end-of-Season rewards. GO Battle League: Timeless Travels will start on Friday, December 1, 2023, 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: Timeless Travels schedule

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

Date	Schedule
December 1st, 2023 until December 8th, 2023	Great League Retro Cup: Great League Edition
December 8th, 2023 until December 15th, 2023	Ultra League Retro Cup: Great League Edition
December 15th, 2023 until December 22nd, 2023	Master League* Holiday Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
December 22nd, 2023 until December 29th, 2023	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
December 29th, 2023 until January 5th, 2024	Great League Holiday Cup: Little Edition
January 5th, 2024 until January 12th, 2024	Ultra League Great League Remix
January 12th, 2024 until January 19th, 2024	Master League* Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
January 19th, 2024 until January 26th, 2024	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
January 26th, 2024 until February 2nd, 2024	Great League Hisui Cup: Great League Edition
February 2nd, 2024 until February 9th, 2024	Ultra League Hisui Cup: Great League Edition
February 9th, 2024 until February 16th, 2024	Master League Evolution Cup: Great League Edition *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
February 16th, 2024 until February 23rd, 2024	Catch Cup: Little Edition* Catch Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
February 23rd, 2024 until March 1st, 2024	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

Timeless Travels GO Battle Events GO Battle Week: Timeless Travels

Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 8:00 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 4× Stardust bonus in January.)
• The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
• Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Ingo-Style Hat.
• Paid battle-themed Timed Research awarding Stardust, Rare Candy, and one Star Piece 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, January 24, 11:59 p.m. local time.

Active leagues
The following leagues will be active.

• Great League
• Ultra League
• Master League

Timeless Travels: GO Battle Day

Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 12:00 a.m. to 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 4× Stardust bonus in February.)
• 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 various battle items and XP.

Active leagues
The following leagues will be active.

• Master League
• Evolution Cup: Great League Edition

GO Battle League: Timeless Travels rewards

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


Hisuian Sneasel, Machoke, Deino , Goomy , Jangmo-o, 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.


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

: 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.

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: Timeless Travels begins.

This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page will require 100 wins to complete, and doing so will reward you with a small amount of Stardust and items, such as an Elite Fast TM (400 wins) and an Elite Charged TM (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 Ingo, warden of the Pearl Clan, from the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game for the Nintendo Switch!

• At Ace rank, you’ll receive the Ingo-Style Gloves and Ingo-Style Shoes.
• At Veteran rank, you’ll receive the Ingo-Style Pants.
• At Expert rank, you’ll receive the Ingo-Style Shirt.
• At Legend rank, you’ll receive the Ingo-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.

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.
Holiday Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, and Ghost-type Pokémon are eligible.
Holiday Cup: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, and Ghost-type Pokémon are eligible.
Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Dragon, Steel, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible.
Evolution Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon that are able to evolve and have never evolved are eligible.
Hisui Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon found in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokédex are eligible.
Great League Remix - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League are not eligible in the Great League Remix.

The following Pokémon are not eligible.


Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Ninetales, Wigglytuff, Noctowl, Lanturn, Azumarill, Umbreon, Pelipper, Sableye, Medicham, Altaria, Registeel, Deoxys (Defense Forme), Bastiodon, Toxicroak, Scrafty, Galarian Stunfisk, Greninja, Talonflame, Trevenant

Catch Cup: Timeless Travels: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the Timeless Travels Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and March 1, 2024 at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Catch Cup: Timeless Travels: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the Timeless Travels Season are eligible.*
*Pokémon must be caught between December 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. and March 1, 2024 at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Attack Changes

Mud Slap - Trainer Battles: Energy generation increased
Fire Spin - Trainer Battles: 9 → 10 power
Incinerate - Trainer Battles: 15 → 20 power
Blaze Kick - Trainer Battles: 55 → 60 power
Breaking Swipe - Trainer Battles: Chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack is no longer guaranteed
Iron Tail - Trainer Battles: 9 → 10 power. Energy Generation increased
Steel Wing - Trainer Battles: Energy Generation increased
Astonish - Trainer Battles: 5 → 9 power
Bubble - Trainer Battles: 7 → 8 power
Scald - Trainer Battles: 80 → 85 power. Greater chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack by one stage
Psychic - Trainer Battles: 85 → 75 power

Attack availability updates

Wigglytuff - Wigglytuff will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Poliwrath - Poliwrath will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Abomasnow - Abomasnow will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Avalugg - Avalugg will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Hisuian Avalugg - Hisuian Avalugg will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Frigibax - Frigibax will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Arctibax - Arctibax will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Dedenne - Dedenne will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Parabolic Charge.
Alolan Raichu - Alolan Raichu will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Raichu - Raichu will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Alolan Meowth - Alolan Meowth will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Alolan Persian - Alolan Persian will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Ariados - Ariados will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Cacnea - Cacnea will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Cacturne - Cacturne will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Oranguru - Oranguru will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Greedent - Greedent will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Nymble - Nymble will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Lokix - Lokix will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Smoliv - Smoliv will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Dolliv - Dolliv will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Arboliva - Arboliva will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Trailblaze.
Alolan Sandslash - Alolan Sandslash will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Aerial Ace.
Delibird - Delibird will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Starly - Starly will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Staravia - Staravia will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Staraptor - Staraptor will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Rufflet - Rufflet will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Braviary - Braviary will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Hisuian Braviary - Hisuian Braviary will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Fletchling - Fletchling will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Fletchinder - Fletchinder will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Talonflame - Talonflame will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Vikavolt - Vikavolt will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Fly.
Slowbro - Slowbro will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Galarian Slowbro - Galarian Slowbro will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Politoed - Politoed will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Slowking - Slowking will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Galarian Slowking - Galarian Slowking will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Qwilfish - Qwilfish will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Suicune - Suicune will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Lotad - Lotad will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Lombre - Lombre will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Ludicolo - Ludicolo will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Wailmer - Wailmer will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Wailord - Wailord will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Barboach - Barboach will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Whiscash - Whiscash will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Corphish - Corphish will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Crawdaunt - Crawdaunt will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Scald.
Vigoroth - Vigoroth will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Rock Slide.
Toxicroak - Toxicroak will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Shadow Ball.
Palossand - Palossand will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Astonish.
Articuno - Articuno will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Delibird - Delibird will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Froslass - Froslass will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.
Cryogonal - Cryogonal will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Triple Axel.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-battle-league-timeless-travels?hl=en

Let’s GO party it up! It’s time to celebrate the end of the Season with a Party Play event which will be held from Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 27th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Infogram:

Celebrate with Party Play and Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region!

Trainers,
The end of the Season is almost here, and Pokémon GO is hosting a finale event to celebrate Party Play and all the Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region that made their debuts during Adventures Abound! So let’s GO party it up!

Party Up!

Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 27, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Start the party everywhere you go with Party Play

Get ready to round up your squad during the Party Up event! Party Play lets a group of four Trainers level 15 and above adventure together as a party. See your friends’ avatars on your in-game map, take on Party Challenges, and lean into your Party Power.

Learn all you need to know about Party Play on our feature page.

Special Research : Master Ball

A Special Research story awarding a Master Ball will be available to purchase for Trainers who did not complete the Season-long Timed Investigation.

Event bonuses

: Up to five Special Trades can be made a day.
: Two additional Candy for trading Pokémon.
: Trainers level 31 and up are guaranteed to receive Candy XL for trading Pokémon. : 2× XP for winning Raid Battles.

Timed Research

Special Timed Research focused on activities Trainers can do in Party Play will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to receive a Charged TM, a Lucky Egg, a Premium Raid Pass, encounters with Hisuian Growlithe and Wurmple wearing a party hat, and more!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Gothita , Solosis , Morelull , Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk , Nymble, Pawmi, Smoliv, Tadbulb

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


One-Star Raids: Hisuian Growlithe , Nosepass , Dwebble , Klink , Lechonk
Three-Star Raids: Rhydon, Pelipper, Gardevoir , Bombirdier
Five-Star Raids:
Terrakion
Mega Raids: Mega Kangaskhan

: If you’re lucky, you may 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!


Hisuian Growlithe , Wurmple wearing a party hat , Nosepass , Gothita , Solosis , Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly
: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Party Up where you can enter Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly.

Pokémon GO Web Store PokéCoin Bonus and Seasonal Special Box

You can double your bonus PokéCoins per purchase if you purchase via the web store. Bonus PokéCoins have doubled for every PokéCoin bundle $20 and up!

A Seasonal Special Box, featuring 25 Incubators, 25 Super Incubators, and 10 Poffins will be available from November 20 to November 24 at a 50% discount.. Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/season12-finale-2023/

These Pokémon are fresh off the runway and looking chic! Don’t miss these cute costumed Pokémon during Fashion Week: November 15th to 19th, 2023.

Infogram:

Fashion Week returns featuring some snazzy-looking Pokémon!

Trainers,
Get ready for a Pokémon fashion show in Pokémon GO. Shiny Gothita makes its Pokémon GO debut, joined by Dragonite and Wooper wearing fashionable costumes!

Fashion Week 2023

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!


You’ll also be able to encounter costumed Pokémon featured in past Fashion Weeks during this event!
^You can use 50 Wooper Candy to evolve Wooper wearing a fashionable costume into Quagsire wearing a fashionable costume.

Event bonuses

: Select avatar items will be on sale during Fashion Week.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for successfully catching Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

A Fashion Week–themed Timed Research will be available for $2 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with various Pokémon wearing costumes and two Premium Battle Passes!

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 Gothita—if you’re lucky!


Pikachu with summer flair , Diglett wearing a fashionable costume , Wooper wearing a fashionable costume , Croagunk wearing a fashionable costume , Gothita , Frillish , Furfrou , Mareanie
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Absol wearing a fashionable costume , Frillish

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


One-Star Raids: Diglett wearing a fashionable costume , Wooper wearing a fashionable costume , Sneasel wearing a fashionable costume , Furfrou
Three-Star Raids: Butterfree wearing a fashionable costume , Dragonite wearing a fashionable costume , Kirlia wearing a fashionable costume , Absol wearing a fashionable costume

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 5 km Eggs. Gothita hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Gothita found in the wild.



Pichu with summer flair , Wooper wearing a fashionable costume , Smoochum wearing a fashionable costume , Shinx wearing a fashionable costume , Gothita

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

Field Research task encounters

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


Butterfree wearing a fashionable costume , Diglett wearing a fashionable costume , Wooper wearing a fashionable costume , Kirlia wearing a fashionable costume , Shinx wearing a fashionable costume , Blitzle wearing a fashionable costume

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

Collection Challenge

A Fashion Week–themed Collection Challenge is coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive an encounter with Dragonite wearing a fashionable costume, XP, and Stardust.


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

New avatar items

The following avatar items will be available:
Gothitelle Top
Gothitelle Pants
Gothitelle Shoes
Reuniclus Top
Reuniclus Boots
Hooded Denim Jacket
Denim Pants

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Fashion Week where you can enter Gothita or Mareanie!

Party Play

Celebrate Fashion Week by wearing your favorite avatar outfits while in a party!

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

Niantic and McDonald’s restaurants in Canada have announced a collaboration starting on November 8th, 2023 to turn McDonald’s restaurants into PokéStops and Gyms.

Catch Pokémon at McDonald’s in Canada this month!

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Pokémon GO and McDonald’s Canada are collaborating to bring even more PokéStops to Trainers in Canada! You’re just a few steps away from lovin’ it!

This month, Trainers throughout Canada will be able to interact with Sponsored PokéStops when they visit a McDonald’s restaurant. Now you can enjoy a delicious meal with your friends and catch new Pokémon at the same time! Upon visiting these locations and spinning the Photo Discs at these sponsored locations, Trainers can also pick up sponsored Field Research tasks that award Stardust—or even Rare Candy!

We’re excited to partner with McDonald’s™ in Canada for the first time, and we hope you enjoy these perks! Keep an eye out for future announcements and other special promotions with McDonald’s™ in Canada.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/mcdonalds-canada

Here’s some shocking news: Mareep will make its electrifying return for Pokémon GO Community Day Classic! Look forward to a surge of Mareep on November 25th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Infogram:

November 2023 Community Day Classic: Mareep

Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Mareep, the Wool Pokémon, will be featured during November Community Day Classic!

Featured Pokémon

Mareep will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Ampharos - Evolve Flaaffy (Mareep’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get an Ampharos that knows the Charged Attack Dragon Pulse.
Dragon Pulse - Trainer Battles: 90 power - Gyms and raids: 90 power

Community Day Classic Special Research story

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

: 1/4 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in Incubators during the event period.
: 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

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

Pokéstop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Classic Box

An Ultra Community Day Box featuring 500 Poké Balls, one Poffin, and three Lucky Eggs will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for $9.99.

Event bundles

Two electrifying 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/en/post/communityday-classic-mareep/

Pokémon GO Local Organized Play Expands to Europe

Players can participate in official Pokémon GO events including GO Challenges and GO Cups.

Pokémon GO players in Europe can now take part in sanctioned events at local Organized Play retail locations. Like the Pokémon Trading Card Game events already taking place at these locations, Pokémon GO events offer players an opportunity to meet other members of the community, develop skills, and win prizes and Travel Awards.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/eu-local-op-program/

Niantic has announced that Mega Garchomp Raid Day takes place on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO. You can receive up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms during the event and the Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10.

Mega Garchomp makes its earthshaking debut in Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
Mega Garchomp will make its earthshaking Pokémon GO debut and will be featured in raids during this special Raid Day!

Mega Garchomp Raid Day

Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Mega Pokémon Debuts

Mega Garchomp will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!


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

Event bonuses

: The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
: You can receive up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms during the event.
: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Garchomp from Mega Raids.

Event Exclusive Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket to receive the following bonuses. These bonuses will be effective Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

: Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (for a daily total of 14)
: Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
: 50% more XP from Raid Battles
: 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

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 an event-exclusive Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Web Store Bundle

A Pokémon GO Web Store Raid Bundle will be available for $4.99 that includes three Remote Raid Passes and two Premium Raid Passes. Check it out at the Pokémon GO Web Store.

The web store offers special discounts and event boxes, so if you want the best deals on items for Pokémon GO, check back regularly to see what new surprises may await!

In-Game Shop Bundle

There’ll be a Raid Bundle available during this event for 595 PokéCoins that includes three Remote Raid Passes and two Premium Raid Passes. Check it out in the in-game shop!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-garchomp-raid-day-2023/

Niantic has announced that the 2023 Festival of Lights event will take place from Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 12th, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO.

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Tadbulb Makes Its Illuminating Debut during the Festival of Lights!

Trainers,
The Festival of Lights is happening soon in Pokémon GO, and you can look forward to encountering Tadbulb as it makes its Pokémon GO debut! Some Pokémon in the wild will also have a glowing effect at nighttime. Shine brightly with your Pokémon and celebrate!

Pokémon debuts

Tadbulb, the EleTadpole Pokémon, and its Evolution, Bellibolt, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!


You can use 50 Tadbulb Candy to evolve Tadbulb into Bellibolt.

Event bonuses

: 2× Stardust for hatching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for hatching Pokémon.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last twice as long.

Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research will be available throughout the event! You’ll be able to complete Timed Research focused on exploring and catching Pokémon! Complete the research tasks to earn an event-exclusive shirt avatar item and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Pikachu , Vulpix , Ponyta , Magnemite , Voltorb , Chinchou , Mareep , Slugma , Electrike , Litwick
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Morelull , Tadbulb

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
*For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Morelull—if you’re lucky!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Also, Morelull hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Morelull found in the wild.


Elekid , Magby , Dedenne , Morelull

Increased Incense encounters

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


Alolan Geodude , Hisuian Voltorb, Slugma , Volbeat , Illumise , Blitzle , Litwick , Litleo , Dedenne , Morelull , Tadbulb

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

Field Research task encounters

Festival of Light–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!


Darumaka , Morelull , Tadbulb

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

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the Festival of Light where you can enter Litwick and Tadbulb!

New avatar item

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

Exclusive bonuses for Trainers in India

Trainers located in India can look forward to a special Collection Challenge that awards Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Tadbulb. They can also earn twice the Candy for catching Pokémon during the Festival of Lights event!

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

Niantic has announced that the Pokémon GO Día de Muertos 2023 event will take place from Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Día de Muertos 2023: Celebrate with Cubone and Marowak wearing cempasúchil crowns, new bonuses, Incenses and Lure Modules!

Trainers,
We’re excited to share details on this year’s celebration of Día de Muertos in Pokémon GO! Día de Muertos is a holiday observed in Mexico and other parts of the Americas that celebrates the lives and the memory of friends and family who have moved on to another world.

In an ancient Aztec tradition, it was said that the spirits of our loved ones never go away but simply travel to a different world, and during a special time each year, they would return to our world. Ever since, people that celebrate Día de Muertos get ready for this occasion, setting the table with the favorite dishes of their ancestors, covering the streets with petals of the cempasúchil flower, and lighting candles and incense to enjoy a joyful celebration full of colors, music, flowers, and flavors.

Día de Muertos 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!


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

*You can use 50 Cubone Candy to evolve Cubone into Marowak.

Event Bonuses

: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for 90 minutes.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for 90 minutes.
: 2× Catch Candy.

Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to this additional event bonus.
: Additional Candy for transferring Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing in the wild.


Sunkern , Sableye , Roselia , Duskull wearing a cempasúchil crown* , Drifloon , Litwick
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown , Yamask , Phantump

Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to featured event Pokémon appearing even more often in the wild.

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

Incense and Lure Encounters

The following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense and Lure Modules.


Sunkern , Sunflora, Houndour , Sableye , Roselia , Duskull wearing a cempasúchil crown , Drifloon
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown , Flabébé (Orange)

Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can look forward to even more encounters with featured event Pokémon when using Incense and Lure Modules.

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

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter by completing Field Research tasks.


Sunkern , Drifloon , Litwick
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown , Alolan Marowak

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Cubone wearing a cempasúchil crown*
Three-Star Raids: Azumarill, Umbreon, Hariyama, Bombirdier
Five-Star Raids: Darkrai
Mega Raids: Mega Banette

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

Featured avatar items and stickers

You can dress for the occasion with the return of the Día de Muertos avatar item! This item will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends.


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

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter Duskull!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/dia-de-muertos-2023/