Niantic has announced the initial details for the Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global and the Ultra Unlocks. Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global takes place on Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day.

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 details revealed: Ultra Unlock, habitat times, and more!

Trainers,
Are you ready for the biggest event of the year? Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global is almost here, and we’re excited to share some final details.

Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global

Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time each day Anyone can join the fun!

Join up with millions of Trainers from around the world and get ready for Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global! With over 70 Pokémon appearing during the event—including some appearing in their Shiny form for the first time in Pokémon GO—this is the most exciting time to play!

Trainers can participate in this global event at no cost from anywhere in the world!

Upgrade your experience with an event ticket

You can upgrade your experience with an event ticket, which you can purchase now via the in-game shop. Trainers with an event ticket will receive special bonuses and rewards—including an encounter with the Mythical Pokémon Diancie!

Habitat rotation schedule

All Trainers will have the opportunity to enjoy each habitat hour twice during event hours on Saturday!

Quartz Terrarium:

• 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. local time
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time

Pyrite Sands:

• 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. local time
• 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time

Malachite Wilderness:

• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. local time
• 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Aquamarine Shores:

• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time
• 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time

Field Research bonanza

On Saturday, August 26, Trainers will be able to collect new Field Research tasks from PokéStops each hour from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time!

Ready for Raid Battles!

Trainers around the world can now start Raid Battles more quickly by using the Ready button! Just tap the button in the raid lobby when you’re ready to start. When all Trainers have indicated that they’re ready, the lobby timer will count down from 10 seconds. The Ready button will appear when there are at least two Trainers in the lobby. If a raid reaches full capacity—20 Trainers—the timer will be reduced to a 10-second countdown so everyone can get to the Raid Boss more quickly!

We hope this enables Trainers to take on more of their favorite Raid Bosses!

Ultra Unlock

During each habitat hour on Saturday, ticket-holding Trainers around the world will be able to work together to complete a Global Challenge! If the challenge is completed in time, a special bonus will be unlocked for the remainder of the hour for ticket-holding Trainers.

Plus, if Trainers complete 20 challenges successfully, they will activate this year’s Pokémon GO Fest Ultra Unlock bonuses!

A ??? Adventure

A special, to-be-announced event will take place from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time, regardless of the number of challenges Trainers are able to complete.

Ultra Unlock: A ??? Adventure

And if Trainers complete a total of 20 Global Challenges, they’ll unlock additional bonuses for the duration of the event. Stay tuned for more details after Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!

Ultra Unlock: bonuses

4× Catch XP
4× Catch Stardust

Ultra Unlock: ???

If Trainers complete a total of 20 Global Challenges, they’ll gain access to a to-be-announced special event that will take place from Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time!

Pokémon debuts

4 Pokémon could make their Pokémon GO debuts! A Bug-type, an Electric-type, a Flying-type and an Ice-type Pokémon.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-2023-ultra-unlock/

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Community Day dates for September to November 2023 as well as some event days.

Save the dates for next Season’s Community Days!

Trainers,
Now that the final Community Day of Pokémon GO: Hidden Gems is behind us, we’d like to share next Season’s Community Day dates!

• Saturday, September 2, 2023 (Community Day Classic)
• Saturday, September 23, 2023
• Sunday, October 15, 2023
• Sunday, November 5, 2023
• Saturday, November 25, 2023 (Community Day Classic)

Community Days aren’t the only events on the horizon—here are the dates for additional in-game events coming next Season!

• Sunday, September 17, 2023
• Saturday, September 30, 2023
• Saturday and Sunday, October 7–8, 2023
• Saturday, October 21, 2023
• Saturday, November 11, 2023

Stay tuned for more details about September Community Day and beyond!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/season-savethedate-s12?hl=en

Watch your step as we’re traversing some treacherous territory! Some Poison-type and Dragon-type Pokémon appearing at Pokémon GO Fest2 023: New York will be appearing globally during the Noxious Swamp event from August 19th, 2023 to August 22nd, 2023.

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Watch your step and get ready for the Noxious Swamp event, featuring Pokémon from Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City!

Trainers,
Get ready to traverse some treacherous territory in Pokémon GO. Some of the Poison-type and Dragon-type Pokémon appearing during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: New York City will be appearing globally during the Noxious Swamp event! Plus, for the first time, Trainers around the world will be able to encounter Shiny Skrelp—if they’re lucky!

Noxious Swamp

Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

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


Zubat , Venonat , Tentacool , Dratini , Surskit , Gulpin , Skorupi , Axew , Skrelp , Tyrunt , Noibat
: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Raids

One-star raids: Grimer , Alolan Grimer , Hisuian Qwilfish, Hisuian Sneasel
Three-star raids: Galarian Weezing , Druddigon , Turtonator

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

Shadow Raids

One-star raids: Shadow Zubat, Shadow Houndour, Shadow Pidove
Three-star raids: Shadow Nidoran♀ , Shadow Onix, Shadow Sneasel

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

Bonuses

: 2× Catch Candy
: Team GO Rocket balloons appear more frequently
: One additional free Raid Pass per day from spinning Gym Photo Discs

Field Research task encounters

Grimer , Dratini , Trapinch , Skrelp , Noibat , Mareanie

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

Free Timed Research

Timed Research will also be available at no cost. This Timed Research includes tasks focused on raiding and will award encounters with Poison- and Dragon-type Pokémon, including Jangmo-o.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-2023-noxious-swamp/

Announced during the Pokémon Presents broadcast on August 8th, 2023, Paldea region Pokémon will be added to the game in September 2023.

Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region are coming to Pokémon GO!

Trainers,
A new adventure is on the horizon! Get ready to encounter even more Pokémon on your journey!

Pokémon originally discovered in the Paldea region of the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games for Nintendo Switch are coming to Pokémon GO starting this September.

Stay tuned for more details!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/paldea-region-pokemon-announcement/

YouTube Clip - Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region are coming to Pokémon GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ5-jc4KZTA

As Trainers battle for the title of Pokémon GO World Champion in Yokohama, Japan, at the Pokémon GO Worlds 2023, Pokémon GO is bringing the WCS celebration to Trainers all over the world from August 11th, 2023 through 15, 2023!

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Celebrate the 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Pokémon GO!

Crowning a World Champion! The 2023 Pokémon World Championships will take place from August 11 to 13, 2023, in Yokohama, Japan. The top qualifying Pokémon GO players from around the globe will compete to determine who will be crowned the 2023 Pokémon GO World Champion! Among other prizes, the Pokémon GO World Champion will receive an in-game World Champion 2023 outfit and pose!

Tune in to watch live!

Tune in and watch all the action beginning at 12:00 a.m. UTC each day!

English Stream:

• Day 1: Pokémon GO Twitch Channel
• Day 2: Pokémon GO Twitch Channel
• Day 3: Pokémon Twitch Channel

Japanese Stream:
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/wcs_event/2023/ja/howtowatch/

Avatar Items to celebrate

Keep your eyes on the broadcast—we’ll display a code for the following T-shirt for your avatar!

• 2023 Worlds Tee (Yellow): Available globally via a code shared during the World Championships Stream on the first day of the competition.

The following item will be available beginning on August 11, 2023.

• 2023 Worlds Tee (Gray): Available globally in the in-app shop at no cost.

A 2023 Pokémon World Championships Celebration in Pokémon GO!

Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon GO is celebrating the 2023 Pokémon World Championships and all things GO Battle League!

Pokémon debuts

Passimian, the Teamwork Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!


New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!


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

Event Bonuses

: The maximum number of sets you can play per day in the GO Battle League will go up from 5 to 10.
: Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

Timed Research

World Championships–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn an Elite Fast TM, an encounter with a World Championships 2023 Pikachu, and more!

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 Scraggy—if you’re lucky!


Machop , Chinchou , Wooper , Sableye , Meditite , Spheal , Drilbur , Scraggy , Bunnelby , Wooloo
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Onix , Lickitung

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: World Championships 2023 Pikachu , Alolan Sandshrew , Gligar , Scraggy
Three-Star Raids: Skarmory , Galarian Stunfisk , Passimian
Five-Star Raids: Cresselia
Mega Raids: Mega Gyarados

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

Field Research task encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!


World Championships 2023 Pikachu , Alolan Sandshrew , Seel , Magikarp , Galarian Zigzagoon , Spheal , Passimian, Wimpod

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

Featured attacks

Alolan Sandslash - Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Machamp - Evolve Machoke during the event to get a Machamp that knows the Charged Attack Payback.
Dewgong - Evolve a Seel during the event to get a Dewgong that knows the Fast Attack Ice Shard and the Charged Attack Icy Wind.
Walrein - Evolve Sealeo during the event to get a Walrein that knows the Fast Attack Powder Snow and the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Obstagoon - Evolve Galarian Linoone during the event to get an Obstagoon that knows the Charged Attack Obstruct.

Avatar Items

The following items will be available beginning on August 11, 2023.

• 2023 Worlds Jersey
• 2023 Worlds Jacket

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-championships-event-2023/

Our excitement is bubbling up! Froakie, the Bubble Frog Pokémon, will appear around the world during August’s Pokémon GO Community Day which takes place on Sunday, August 13th, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

PLAYER WARNING:

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

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August 2023 Community Day: Froakie

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Froakie, the Bubble Frog Pokémon, will be featured during August Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Froakie will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Greninja - Evolve Frogadier (Froakie’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Greninja that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Hydro Cannon - Trainer Battles: 80 power / Gyms and raids: 90 power

Attack availability updates

Greninja - Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Greninja will be able to learn the Fast Attack Water Shuriken.
Water Shuriken - Trainer Battles: 6 power / Gyms and raids: 10 power

Community Day Special Research story – A Bubbly Disposition

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

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

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

Event Bonuses

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

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

Field Research

August Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Froakie to earn rewards such as additional Froakie encounters, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and more!

Web store–exclusive Community Day deals

Trainers can purchase the Ultra Community Day Box at an exclusive discount from the Pokémon GO Web Store!

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

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

Four-star Raid Battles

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

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Frogadier, additional Froakie will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny Froakie!*

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

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-august-2023-froakie/

Set off on an adventure with Pokémon GO City Safari! Featuring location-themed wild encounters and exclusive Special Research, you’ll be able to explore cities around the world with your Pokémon beside you.

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to a city near you!

Set off on a citywide adventure with Pokémon GO City Safari, an all-new in-person event! Explore the sights and sounds of cities across the world with Pokémon by your side—location-themed wild Pokémon encounters, event-exclusive Special Research, and so much more are waiting for you!

Pokémon GO City Safari Locations

Seoul, South Korea - October 7 and 8, 2023 - ₩11,000 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
Barcelona, Spain - October 13 and 14, 2023 - €12 (including applicable taxes)
Mexico City, Mexico - November 4 and 5, 2023 - MX$150 (including applicable taxes)

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Seoul, South Korea!

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Seoul, South Korea on October 7 and 8, 2023! Set off on a new city-wide adventure as you discover the vibrant stories, new friends, and exciting Pokémon waiting for you in Seoul!

Whether you’re a resident of Seoul or a first-time visitor, your Pokémon GO City Safari will take you across the city in an all-new way—from historic landmarks to local favorites, get ready for a taste of the city with Pokémon GO by your side!

Trainers can either purchase a ticket for one day of the two-day event or a one-day ticket with an additional second day add-on. One-day tickets are ₩11,000 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO City Safari website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO City Safari: Seoul event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Say “안녕(Annyeong)” to Seoul in a citywide adventure!

Find a whole city of adventure waiting for you when you embark on a Pokémon GO City Safari! Encounter themed wild Pokémon throughout the entire city, complete City Safari-exclusive Special Research, and explore the rich culture in and around Seoul!

There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy a City Safari! This brand-new open format allows Trainers to enjoy the city-wide experiences at their own pace, catching Pokémon and making friends with other Trainers along the way.

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Barcelona, Spain!

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Barcelona, Spain on October 13 and 14, 2023! Set off on a new city-wide adventure as you discover the vibrant stories, new friends, and exciting Pokémon waiting for you in Barcelona!

Whether you’re a resident of Barcelona or a first-time visitor, your Pokémon GO City Safari will take you across the city in an all-new way—from historic landmarks to local favorites, get ready for a taste of the city with Pokémon GO by your side!

Trainers can either purchase a ticket for one day of the two-day event or a one-day ticket with an additional second day add-on. One-day tickets are €12 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including applicable taxes) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO City Safari website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO City Safari: Barcelona event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Say “Hola!” to Barcelona in a citywide adventure!

Find a whole city of adventure waiting for you when you embark on a Pokémon GO City Safari! Encounter themed wild Pokémon throughout the entire city, complete City Safari-exclusive Special Research, and explore the rich culture in and around Barcelona!

There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy a City Safari! This brand-new open format allows Trainers to enjoy the city-wide experiences at their own pace, catching Pokémon and making friends with other Trainers along the way.

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Mexico City, Mexico!

Pokémon GO City Safari is coming to Mexico City, Mexico on November 4 and 5, 2023! Set off on a new city-wide adventure as you discover the vibrant stories, new friends, and exciting Pokémon waiting for you in Mexico City!

Whether you’re a resident of Mexico City or a first-time visitor, your Pokémon GO City Safari will take you across the city in an all-new way—from historic landmarks to local favorites, get ready for a taste of the city with Pokémon GO by your side!

Trainers can either purchase a ticket for one day of the two-day event or a one-day ticket with an additional second day add-on. One-day tickets are MX$150 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, including applicable taxes) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO City Safari website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO City Safari: Mexico City event ticket if it hasn’t sold out yet. Event gameplay will be available only at the date, time, and location specified on your ticket. Ticketed gameplay on November 5, 2023, will be extended and include a three hour intermission from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time for Trainers to enjoy November Community Day.

Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are first come, first served and are available for purchase while supplies last.

Say “¡Hola!” to Mexico City in a citywide adventure!

Find a whole city of adventure waiting for you when you embark on a Pokémon GO City Safari! Encounter themed wild Pokémon throughout the entire city, complete City Safari-exclusive Special Research, and explore the rich culture in and around Mexico City!

There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy a City Safari! This brand-new open format allows Trainers to enjoy the city-wide experiences at their own pace, catching Pokémon and making friends with other Trainers along the way.

Help Professor Willow research Pokémon!

Ticket-holding Trainers can gear up to assist Professor Willow and Eevee in learning more about the Pokémon appearing during the event. And Eevee seems ready for a big adventure—Trainers will encounter Eevee wearing an explorer hat at the beginning of the City Safari Special Research!

We encourage Trainers to travel and explore the city with their new Eevee as a buddy. What exciting discoveries will you make together?


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

Special Pokémon will appear in the wild!

Special Pokémon will appear across Seoul, Barcelona and Mexico City during the events! Plus, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Skiddo, the Mount Pokémon! Skiddo will currently only appear during Pokémon GO City Safari 2023 events but may appear worldwide at a later date.

Plus, to celebrate Día de Muertos, Duskull wearing a cempasúchil crown will be appearing in the wild! 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.


Seoul: Clefairy , Vulpix , Alolan Vulpix , Growlithe , Electabuzz , Sentret , Murkrow , Unown E , Unown O , Unown S , Heracross , Plusle , Minun , Shuppet , Chimecho , Joltik , Skiddo , Helioptile , Dedenne , Noibat , Yungoos , Sensu Style Oricorio, Cutiefly

Barcelona: Squirtle , Sandshrew , Goldeen , Staryu , Magikarp , Unown B , Unown C , Unown N , Dunsparce , Shuckle , Hitmontop , Loudred , Zangoose , Anorith , Relicanth , Gible , Hippopotas , Vanillite, Karrablast , Stunfisk , Skiddo , Swirlix , Sandygast

Mexico City: Charmander , Ekans , Paras , Cubone , Wooper , Unown E , Unown M , Unown X , Pineco , Lotad , Seedot , Cacnea , Baltoy , Duskull wearing a cempasúchil crown , Tropius , Kricketot , Purrloin , Emolga, Axew , Rufflet , Skiddo , Hawlucha

Ticket Holder bonuses

Ticket-holding Trainers will receive the following bonuses and rewards during event hours, anywhere in Mexico City on their ticketed day!

: Lure Modules (excluding Golden Lures) activated during the event will last for four hours.
: Up to five Special Trades can be made during the day on your ticket—no matter where you are in Barcelona!
: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.
: Your buddy may find an exclusive Tiny Compass souvenir.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/events/citysafari

Wipe the glitter from your eyes, Mega Diancie is making its Pokémon GO debut! Diancie’s Mega Evolution will make its Pokémon GO debut alongside Diancie during Pokémon GO Fest 2023.

Mega Diancie makes its Pokémon GO debut!

A double Diancie debut?! That’s right! After appearing for the first time at the in-person GO Fest 2023 events in London, Osaka, and New York City, Diancie’s Mega Evolution, Mega Diancie, will make its worldwide debut for ticket-holding Trainers during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global!

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

Ready to frolic and play, some Grass-type and Fairy-type Pokémon appearing at the Pokémon GO Fest events in Osaka and London will also appear globally during the Glittering Garden event from August 5th, 2023 to August 8th, 2023.

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Get ready to be enchanted during the Glittering Garden event, featuring Pokémon from GO Fest 2023!

Trainers,
A magical time awaits you in Pokémon GO! Here to frolic and play, some of the Grass-type and Fairy-type Pokémon appearing during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka and Pokémon GO Fest 2023: London will be appearing globally during the Glittering Garden event! Plus, for the first time, Trainers around the world will be able to encounter Shiny Petilil—if they’re lucky!

Glittering Garden

Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

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


Bulbasaur , Jigglypuff , Oddish , Hoppip , Seedot , Cacnea , Petilil , Ferroseed , Spritzee , Swirlix , Dedenne

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.


Budew , Cherubi , Sewaddle, Petilil , Bounsweet
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Larvesta

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

Explore your local park!

A certain Pokémon will appear more frequently in parks each day!

August 5th, 2023: Petilil
August 6th, 2023: Cacnea
August 7th, 2023: Oddish
August 8th, 2023: Seedot

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

Bonuses:

: 1/2 distance to earn hearts with your Buddy Pokémon
: Increased chance of earning Candy XL when walking with your Buddy Pokémon
: 1.5× Candy for hatching Pokémon
: 1.5× Stardust for hatching Pokémon

Field Research task encounters

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


Tangela , Roselia , Petilil , Foongus

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

Timed Research

Timed Research will also be available at no cost. This Timed Research will give Trainers tasks focused on exploration and hatching Eggs.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The Timed Research tasks and their rewards will disappear on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-2023-glittering-garden/

Niantic has added a new feature called Routes to Pokémon GO but it is not fully active for most players yet to create their own route. Creating a new Route will slowly be activated for more players as time goes on.

Discover the world in an all-new way with Routes!

Explore the globe with the Pokémon GO community as your guide! Chart a course to show off your favorite sights, or follow in the footsteps of local Trainers to see what that community loves.

Routes are created by adventurous Trainers, just like yourself! Imagine what you’ll find as you travel another Trainer’s Route—an encounter with your favorite Pokémon? A new friend to share Raid Battles with? Follow a Route and find out!

Make a Route

1. Choose a PokéStop or Gym to be your starting point.
2. Hit record to begin mapping your Route.
3. Fill out some info about your Route, then submit it for review.
4. Once accepted, Trainers can follow your Route!

Exploring a Route

1. Check the Route tab from the Nearby menu to see local Routes.
2. Choose one that catches your eye.
3. Follow the Route and enjoy exploring!

Zygarde Cells

• Keep an eye out while you’re exploring a Route—you might come across a Zygarde Cell!
• Zygarde Cells are the components that make up Zygarde, the Order Pokémon. You can collect Zygarde Cells in your Zygarde Cube and use these cells to change Zygarde’s form.
• Encounter Zygarde in the Special Research story “From A to Zygarde”!

Bonuses for exploring Routes

What’s an adventure without some treasure? There’s an assortment of bonuses to enjoy while exploring Routes!

: Follow a Route to its end for the first time to earn a new Route Badge.
: Earn Buddy Candy more quickly.
: Pokémon will be more attracted to Incense when you’re exploring a Route for the first time.
: Earn an XP bonus for the first Route you complete each day. After completing Routes for seven days, you’ll receive an increased XP bonus.
: Earn a Buddy Heart when you complete a Route while adventuring with your buddy!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/routes