Niantic has announced that Fennekin, the Fox Pokémon, will be featured Pokémon during the May 2023 Community Day which takes place on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! That’s a lot of hot air for such a small Pokémon!

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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 Braixen 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.

May 2023 Community Day: Fennekin

Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Fennekin, the Fox Pokémon, will be featured during May Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Fennekin will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Delphox - Evolve Braixen (Fennekin’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Delphox that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn. While Braixen evolved into Delphox during the event will know Blast Burn, starting at the beginning of the event, Delphox will be able to learn the Charged Attack Mystical Fire. Delphox will still be able to learn Mystical Fire after the conclusion of the event.

Blast Burn - Trainer Battles: 110 power - Gyms and raids: 110 power
Mystical Fire - Trainer Battles: 60 power, and decreases your opponent’s Attack. Gyms and raids: 60 power

Community Day Special Research story – Fur and Flames

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

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Catch Stardust.
: 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!
: Trades made during the event will require 50% less Stardust.*
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day.*

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

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Sunday, May 21, 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 unique four-star Raid Battles. Claiming victory in one of these raids will cause more Fennekin to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

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

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

Field Research

May Community Day-themed Field Research will be available! Catch Fennekin to earn rewards such as additional Fennekin encounters, Stardust, Ultra Balls, and more!

Stickers

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/communityday-may-2023-fennekin

Niantic is holding a special Raid Day on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time to celebrate Kleavor’s Pokémon GO debut! Kleavor will appear in three-star raids. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

NOTE: Raids are currently the only way to obtain Kleavor. Scyther is currently unable to evolve into Kleavor in Pokémon GO.

YouTube Clip - Kleavor makes its Pokémon GO debut!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKZ9LjOvlg

Kleavor makes its Pokémon GO debut during Kleavor Raid Day!

Trainers, Kleavor, the Axe Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in raids! In addition, you might encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky! Join us for Kleavor Raid Day, featuring the Pokémon GO debut of Kleavor, which was originally discovered in the Hisui region featured in the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game on Nintendo Switch. Read on for more details!

Kleavor debuts

Kleavor will make its Pokémon GO debut in three-star raids!


: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
^Raids are currently the only way to obtain Kleavor. Scyther is currently unable to evolve into Kleavor in Pokémon GO.

Event bonuses

: Kleavor will appear more frequently in raids.
: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Kleavor.
: Earn up to five additional daily Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.
: The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/kleavor-raid-day/

Pokémon GO Fest takes over August 2023 with a month packed with events! The biggest Pokémon GO event of the year is back, and Trainers can look forward to two gameplay areas in each city! Join with millions of Pokémon GO fans from around the world and get ready for double the adventures, double the exclusive gameplay opportunities, and even some mythical surprises—welcome to Pokémon GO Fest 2023!

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Real-World Locations

The best way to experience Pokémon GO Fest is in-person, and we’re excited to announce the three cities hosting GO Fest 2023 events!

London, England - August 4, 5, and 6, 2023

Fresh from hosting the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, England’s exciting capital city will welcome Trainers to help kick off the opening weekend of Pokémon GO Fest 2023! Get ready to head to London and enjoy exploring the European host city for Pokémon GO Fest 2023!

Early Bird Discounted Pricing: £27
Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. BST
City Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. BST
LOCATION: Brockwell Park, London, England

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to London, and we’re planning a capital event for England’s capital! GO Fest 2023: London is split into different experiences between two locations: Brockwell Park and throughout Greater London!

Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Brockwell Park and half exploring the larger London area!

Tickets purchased include both the Brockwell Park AND London experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until Thursday, 15 June 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!

Osaka, Japan - August 4, 5, and 6, 2023

Our Asia region host city for Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is Osaka, Japan! Osaka is hosting a GO Fest event for the first time. We can’t wait to bring GO Fest adventures back to Japan!

Early Bird Discounted Pricing: ¥3,000
Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. JST
City Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. JST
LOCATION: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka, Japan
One-day tickets are ¥3,500 (including applicable taxes)

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to Osaka, and we have big plans for one of the largest urban areas in the world! Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka is split into two different experiences between two locations: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park and in Suita City & Osaka City*!

Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park and half exploring the larger Osaka area!

Tickets purchased include both the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park AND Osaka experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until June 15, 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!

New York City, USA - August 18, 19, and 20, 2023

Kicking off the second weekend of Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is our New York City event! Join thousands of Trainers from all over the world and experience all the Big Apple has to offer!

Early Bird Discounted Pricing: $25USD
Park Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET
City Experience: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET
LOCATION: Randall’s Island Park, New York City, USA
One-day tickets are US$30 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 is coming to New York City, and we’re planning a big event for the Big Apple! GO Fest 2023: New York City is split into different experiences between two locations: Randall’s Island Park and throughout New York City!

Attendees will enjoy exclusive gameplay, special bonuses, and more as they adventure alongside thousands of fellow Trainers and spend half their day in Randall’s Island Park and half exploring the larger New York City area!

Tickets purchased include both the Randall’s Island Park AND New York City experience—the only difference is the time of day Trainers are at each location.

Special early bird ticket pricing is available NOW until June 15, 2023. These discounted tickets are limited, so snag them early to take advantage of this cheaper ticket price!

Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global

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

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

More information for all four events will be shared at a later date.

Worldwide - August 26 – 27, 2023

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

Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/events/gofest-2023

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

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

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

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

An Instinctive Hero

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

Larvesta and Volcarona debut

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


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

Event Bonuses

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

Eggs

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


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


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

Special Research story—An Instinctive Hero

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


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

Field Research task encounters

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


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

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

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

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

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

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

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

PLAYER WARNING:

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

Elite Raids: Regidrago returns in global makeup event

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

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

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

Elite Raid: Regidrago

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

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

Timed Research

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

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

What are Elite Raids?

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

To Our Trainers in the GMT +13 Time Zone

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

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

• 3 Premium Battle Passes
• 2 Silver Pinap Berries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stunfisk Limited Research Day

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

Featured Pokémon

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

Event Bonuses

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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

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

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

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April 2023 Community Day Classic: Swinub

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

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

Featured Pokémon

Swinub will appear more frequently in the wild.

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

Featured attack

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

Field Research

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

Timed Research

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

Community Day Special Research story: Swinub Community Day Classic

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

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Catch Stardust.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!

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

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

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

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Sustainability Week 2023: Bounsweet, Drilbur, and more!

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

Pokémon debuts

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


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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

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

Eggs

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


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

Event Bonuses

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

Timed Research

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


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

Field Research task encounters

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


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

New avatar items

New avatar items will be available to purchase!


Bounsweet Hat
Steenee Shirt
Tsareena Boots

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

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

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

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

A Mystic Hero

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

Event Bonuses

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

Special Research story—A Mystic Hero

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


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

Field Research task encounters

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

Timed Research

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

Reminder: Seasonal Special Research—An Everyday Hero

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

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

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