Niantic has announced that from Friday, November 26th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 29th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the mystery of the Mischief Pokémon Hoopa will be concluding.

The Season comes to an end with the Mischief Unbound event!

Trainers, What an adventure this Season was! Remember when Hoopa appeared for the first time just a few months ago? How time flies. It appears the mystery of the Mischief Pokémon will be concluding soon—with the Pokémon GO debut of another!

Mischief Unbound

Friday, November 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, November 29, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses
2× Transfer Candy
2× Catch XP

The Season of Mischief concludes!

A mysterious bottle and poem have appeared at the doorstep of Professor Willow’s mobile lab. They appear to be related to Hoopa and hint at a method for changing its form, which is now possible thanks to the relationship you’ve developed with Hoopa throughout the Season.

You’ll be able to access this Special Research story by completing the Season-long Misunderstood Mischief Special Research story.

Please note - Trainers will still have the opportunity to make progress on the Special Research story until the end of the Season of Mischief on Wednesday, December 1 at 9:59 a.m. local time to gain access to the Mischief Unbound Special Research.

If you can’t complete the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research story, you can pick up a ticket for the Mischief Unbound Special Research in the shop for US $4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).

• Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
• Tickets to this Special Research Story are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).
• The ticket for the Mischief Unbound Special Research will be available until the end of the Season of Mischief on Wednesday, December 1 at 9:59 a.m. local time.
• In order to progress through the Mischief Unbound Special Research story, you will need to have obtained a Hoopa from the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research.

Hoopa Unbound!

• You’ll be able to change Hoopa’s form after you complete the second set of tasks in the Mischief Unbound Special Research. Please note that you will need to have sufficiently progressed in the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research and obtained a Hoopa before being able to change Hoopa’s form.
• Changing Hoopa's form from Hoopa Confined to Hoopa Unbound requires 50 Hoopa Candy and 10,000 Stardust.
• Changing Hoopa’s form from Hoopa Unbound to Hoopa Confined requires 10 Hoopa Candy and 2,000 Stardust.

You’ll be able to earn some of the resources needed to change Hoopa’s form by completing the Mischief Unbound Special Research story.

Raid Hours

To close out the mischief this Season, you can look forward to Raid Hour events from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time on the following days. Perhaps this is Hoopa’s way of celebrating your time together?


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

Spotlight Hours

In addition to the extra Raid Hours, there will be additional Spotlight Hours as well! On the following days from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. local time, these Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild. How mischievous!


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

New Avatar Item

You can get the following new avatar item from the Mischief Unbound Special Research.

• Hoopa T-Shirt

The Hoopa Unbound T-shirt will be available for purchase in the shop after the event ends for those who are unable to complete the Special Research.


It looks like this mischievous adventure with Hoopa is coming to a close. We wonder what kinds of mysteries await us next. Let’s keep walking through this world full of adventures, this time with Hoopa by our side!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/mischief-unbound-2021/?hl=en

Niantic has announced the details for the December 2021 Community Day which takes place from Saturday, December 18th, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time and Sunday, December 19th, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

December Community Day features some familiar faces from 2020 and 2021!

Trainers, As we say goodbye to 2021, let’s take a look back at the Community Day events we shared together.

This year’s final Community Day event will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, and Sunday, December 19, 2021. Throughout the event, Pokémon featured in Community Day events throughout 2021 will be appearing more frequently in the wild, while Pokémon featured in Community Day events throughout 2020 will be hatching from Eggs and appearing in raids, so this event will be a great time for you to catch Pokémon featured in any Community Day events you may have missed!

December Community Day

Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

Incense activated during the event will last for three hours
Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours
1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event
2× Catch XP
2× Catch Stardust

Special bonuses

From Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. local time to Sunday December 19, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. local time

To celebrate the last Community Day event of the year, two additional bonuses will be available all weekend.

25% reduced stardust cost for trades
1 extra special trade per day

Pokémon Storage and Item Bag Cap Increase

To help you prepare for the biggest Community Day event of the year, the maximum amount that the Pokémon storage and Item Bag can be expanded to will be increased! Be sure to purchase Item Bag and Pokémon Storage expansions from the shop so you can stock up on Poké Balls and store all the Pokémon you’ll catch during December Community Day!

• Pokémon Storage Expansion Cap: 5,000 -> 5,500
• Item Bag Expansion Cap: 4,000 -> 4,500

This change will go into effect on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8).

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon featured during Community Day events in 2021 will be appearing more frequently in the wild. All Pokémon below will also be attracted to incense and lures regardless of what day it is.


* Eevee caught during the event will know Last Resort : If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from 2 km Eggs.


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

Raids

The following Pokémon featured in 2020 Community Days will be appearing in raids.


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

Exclusive Moves

The following exclusive moves will be available when evolving to the following Pokémon from Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, December 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8).

Special Research Story: December Community Day 2021

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the December Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, December Community Day 2021.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the December Community Day 2021 Special Research story go live!

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.

Timed Research

From Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. local time to Monday, December 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Timed Research will be available with tasks focused on all of the Pokémon that have been featured in Community Day events over the past two years!

Field Research Tasks

Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, December 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8)

Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.

Event Bundles

Available from Friday, December 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, December 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8)

• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 1,280 PokéCoins, featuring 50 Ultra Balls, six Star Pieces, an Elite Fast TM, and an Elite Charged TM.
30 Ultra Balls will be available in the shop at no cost. Be sure to pick them up during this time!

As 2021 comes to an end, let’s look back on the memories we made during all the Community Day events this year. Don’t forget to share your experiences from this weekend on social media with #PokemonGOCommunityDay.

Let’s GO!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/community-day-dec21/?hl=en

Niantic has announced that a Pokémon GO Special Performance featuring Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will be available in-game from Monday, November 22nd, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT -8) to Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8).

A brand-new collaboration event with Ed Sheeran!

Trainers, We might have some “Bad Habits,” but listening to Ed Sheeran songs isn’t one of them! They’re just so “Perfect,” they give us “Shivers.” But enough “Thinking Out Loud”... We’re excited to announce that, for the “First Times” ever, we’ll be collaborating with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran!

A Pokémon GO Special Performance!

Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT -8) to Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8)

A Special Ed Sheeran performance will be available through the Pokémon GO app. You’ll be able to check out the performance in the in-game News beginning on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT −8).

The performance will feature songs from =, Ed’s new album, and more. Songs include:

• “Perfect”
• “Bad Habits”
• “Overpass Graffiti”
• “Thinking Out Loud”
• “First Times”
• “Shivers”

A Celebratory Event

Monday, November 22, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. PST (GMT -8) to Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8)

Ed always chooses the Water-type Pokémon as his first partner when he starts a Pokémon RPG. In celebration of this collaboration, look forward to an event featuring all of the Water-type first-partner Pokémon currently available in Pokémon GO!

Event Bonuses

Take a snapshot every day for a surprise!

In-Game Music

Overpass Graffiti will be playing every night in Pokémon GO from Monday, November 22, 2021, to Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing somewhat frequently in the wild.


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

Field Research Task Encounters

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


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

New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles

The following new avatar item will be available from Monday, November 22, 2021, at 1:00 PST (GMT −8) to the end of the event!

• 「＝」 Sweatshirt

Redeem the following code to get it*: VVM87WGMMUZHTB8X


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


The following box will also be available in the shop throughout the event.

• One-time free Event Box: A Lure Module, 20 Pokéballs, 10 Razz Berries, and 10 Pinap Berries.

* Limit one code redemption per Trainer. Code not active until the event begins and expires after the event ends on 11/30/2021.

Ready for the return of Squirtle wearing sunglasses? Don’t forget to celebrate Ed Sheeran’s upcoming album by tuning in to his special performance for Pokémon GO later this month!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/ed-sheeran-collab/?hl=en

INFORICH INC., the company behind the mobile battery sharing service ChargeSPOT, has announced that it will hold an Pokémon GO Special Weekend event for the location-based game application Pokémon GO for iOS and Android on December 10th, 2021.

This is the second year that ChargeSPOT has signed a partnership agreement with Pokémon GO, but this is the first time that it will be participating in Pokémon GO with increased chances of encountering special Pokémon in the game. They will be renting ChargeSPOT batteries so that people can enjoy the event without worrying about recharging their batteries, and they will also be working with trainers through ChargeSPOT to make the event more exciting!

Campaign Outline

Event date and time: December 10, 2021 (Friday), 11:00 - 17:00
Application period for participation tickets: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - Friday, December 3, 2021
Period for distribution of entry tickets: Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Tuesday, December 7, 2021


Entry requirements (both (1) and (2) must be met)
(1) Use "ChargeSPOT" once during the application period for participation tickets.
(2) Enter your ChargeSPOT user ID (automatically entered) and your email address in the application form. (The application form can be accessed from the banner in the dedicated ChargeSPOT application.)

What is Pokémon GO Special Weekend?

The Pokémon GO Special Weekend is an in-game Pokémon GO event that you can participate in by using a Pokémon GO Special Weekend Ticket that can be redeemed at official Pokémon GO partners. Each ticket comes with a promotion code, so register the code on the promotion code entry page before the event day to participate in the event. You can participate in the event from anywhere in Japan.

Source: https://inforich.net/202112specialweekend

Niantic and Hanamaru Udon have signed a partnership agreement for the game Pokémon GO and 440 Hanamaru Udon restaurants nationwide in Japan will appear in the game as Pokéstops and Gyms starting Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.

As an official partner of Pokémon GO, Hanamaru Udon will not only appear as a PokéStop and Gym in the game, but also various events that are planned in order to provide customers with a more enjoyable dining experience. The partnership applies to participating: Hanamaru Udon, Umagena, Sanuki Menya and Tsurusaku locations nationwide.

Source: https://www.hanamaruudon.com/pokemongo/

To promote the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Niantic has announced a Pokémon GO event from Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl with a Pokémon GO event!

Trainers, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 19, 2021!

Experience the Sinnoh region in an adventure reborn with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl! In celebration of the release of these games on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region will be appearing more often in Pokémon GO. Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing special Sinnoh-inspired hats will be appearing in the wild, and avatar items inspired by those same first partner Pokémon will be available in the shop.

Celebrating the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl on Nintendo Switch.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Available for the full duration of the event.

Event Bonuses

1/2 Incubator Distance
1/3 Super Incubator Distance

Costumed Icon Costumed Pokémon

Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat , Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat , Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat , Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat , Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat , Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat

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

Collection Challenge

In celebration of these costumed Pokémon making their debut, a Collection Challenge will be available that requires you to catch them all.

Complete the challenge to earn 1,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and an encounter with Froslass!

New Avatar Items, Stickers, and Bundles

The following new avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!

• Turtwig Costume
• Chimchar Costume
• Piplup Costume

The following new avatar items will be available at no cost starting on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8) and will continue to be available after the event ends!

• Sinnoh Hat
• Sinnoh Top Set
• Sinnoh Pants
• Sinnoh Shoes
• Sinnoh Backpack
• Sinnoh Skirt
• Sinnoh Boots

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


The following bundles will also be available in the shop throughout the event.

• Event Box (one-time exchange): 20 Poké Balls, one Sinnoh Stone
• Great Box (300 PokéCoins - one-time exchange): three Super Incubators, two Incubators, one Lure Module

Part 1 – Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time

The first half of the event begins with an homage to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing red Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing white Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!

Wild Encounters Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild. Seel , Murkrow , Poochyena , Aron , Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat , Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat , Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat , Bidoof , Kricketot , Buneary , Stunky

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following. Scyther , Larvitar , Burmy (Plant Cloak) , Buizel

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

Raids

One-Star Raids
Cranidos , Drifloon , Bronzor , Gible

Three-Star Raids
Tyranitar, Lopunny , Drapion, Toxicroak, Gallade

Five-Star Raids
Cresselia *

Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny
: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
*: Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.

7km Eggs
: Budew , Bonsly , Happiny , Mime Jr. , Riolu

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
:This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Bagon , Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat , Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat , Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat , Burmy (Sandy Cloak) , Burmy (Trash Cloak)

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following. Shieldon

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

Part 2 – Pokémon Shining Pearl

Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

The second half of the event is an homage to Pokémon Shining Pearl! Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup wearing white Sinnoh hats will be appearing in the wild, and that same trio wearing red Sinnoh hats will be available as Field Research encounters. If you’re lucky, you may find a Shiny Turtwig, Shiny Chimchar, or Shiny Piplup!

Wild Encounter Icon Wild Encounters

Pinsir , Misdreavus , Houndour , Spheal, Turtwig wearing Dawn’s hat , Chimchar wearing Dawn’s hat , Piplup wearing Dawn’s hat , Bidoof , Kricketot , Buneary , Glameow

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following. Slowpoke , Bagon , Buizel , Burmy (Sandy Cloak)

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

Raids

One-Star Raids
Shieldon , Drifloon , Bronzor

Three-Star Raids
Salamence, Lopunny , Drapion, Toxicroak, Gallade

Five-Star Raids
Cresselia*

Mega Raids
Mega Lopunny

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
* Cresselia caught during this period will know the Attack Grass Knot.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs globally.

7km Eggs
Budew , Bonsly , Happiny , Mime Jr. , Riolu

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
: This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.

Field Research Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks. Turtwig wearing Lucas’s hat , Chimchar wearing Lucas’s hat , Piplup wearing Lucas’s hat , Burmy (Plant Cloak) , Burmy (Trash Cloak)

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Larvitar , Cranidos

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

As we all eagerly await the release of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, why not get a taste of the Sinnoh region in Pokémon GO? Hope to see you all out and about playing, Trainers!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/brilliant-diamond-shining-pearl-event/?hl=en

Niantic has announced the details for A Looming Shadow Returns! which begins on November 9th, 2021 in Pokémon GO.

The Season of Mischief Story Continues!

Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!

If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!

With Light Comes Shadow: Team GO Rocket has decided to take over the Festival of Lights event in an attempt to take away Hoopa! Giovanni has also returned to lead this mission. It seems likely that he was watching from the shadows this entire time, studying Hoopa as we learned about it, too. There’s also rumors of another Legendary Pokémon that he’s turned into a Shadow Pokémon! Let’s stop Team GO Rocket, Trainers!

Use the Super Rocket Radar from this part of the Special Research to encounter Giovanni!

Giovanni Returns

Giovanni has emerged from the shadows once again! He and his Shadow Pokémon might try to capture Hoopa. Defeat Giovanni to rescue Shadow Lugia!

Team GO Rocket Has Created More Shadow Pokémon

Team GO Rocket has been busy in the shadows. Team GO Rocket Grunts as well as their leaders—Cliff, Sierra, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. Help Spark, Blanche, and Candela overcome their adversaries and rescue the Shadow Pokémon.

Team GO Rocket will begin using these Pokémon at 12:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Bonuses

The following bonuses will be in effect during the Festival of Lights event.

• You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
• Team GO Rocket will appear significantly more frequently at PokéStops and in Balloons

Field Research Task Encounters

In addition to the event-themed Pokémon already available to encounter in Field Research Tasks, you’ll also be able to encounter Vullaby! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter a Shiny Vullaby, if you’re lucky!

Will Light Defeat Shadow?
Stay tuned...

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/festival-of-lights-2021/?hl=en

Niantic has announced that Dedenne will make its debut in Pokémon GO during the Festival of Lights event which takes place from Friday, November 5th, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 14th, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Dedenne makes an illuminating debut during the Festival of Lights, but with light comes shadow...

Trainers, The time has come for light to overcome the dark with the much-anticipated debut of Dedenne, the Antenna Pokémon. This Electric and Fairy-type Pokémon, originally found in the Kalos region, will help illuminate your Pokédex as Electric-type Pokémon begin to appear more frequently in the wild. As Trainers may be familiar with, the Festival of Lights is a time to rediscover and strengthen bonds with all those around you.

Festival of Lights

From Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time unless otherwise noted.

Event Bonuses

Happiness, friendships, and heartfelt gifts add joy to any celebration. Amid all the happiness and glee of the Festival of Lights, strengthen friendships and spread the joy of giving in Pokémon GO!

• Friendship levels will increase twice as fast
• Gifts will provide increased rewards
• You’ll be able to open up to 45 Gifts per day

The Season of Mischief Story Continues!

Continue to follow the Season of Mischief storyline focused on the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa!

If you complete this Season’s Special Research story, you’ll gain access to a special event at the end of the Season that might have something to do with Hoopa!

Can you form a better bond with Hoopa and help Professor Willow explore its past? More awaits as you learn about the mischievous Hoopa.

Fireworks

The Festival of Lights deserves a grand display, so you’ll be able to enjoy fireworks in Pokémon GO during the first few days of the event as Trainers around the world celebrate the festival of Diwali.

Pokémon Debut

Dedenne makes its debut in Pokémon GO! Originally discovered in the Kalos region, Dedenne will debut in Pokémon GO during the Festival of Lights. The Electric and Fairy type will no doubt be a cute addition to your Pokédex!

Wild Encounters

As Trainers light the way for one another, certain Pokémon will appear in the wild to help.

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.
Pikachu ★, Magnemite ★, Slugma, Whismur ★, Electrike ★, Blitzle ★, Cottonee, Tynamo, Fennekin, Dedenne

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Darumaka ★, Litwick

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

Research Icon Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!
Vulpix ★, Magnemite ★, Electabuzz ★, Magmar ★, Electrike ★, Blitzle ★, Darumaka ★, Litleo

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Dedenne

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

Raids

Overcoming the dark takes a lot of strength. Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion will make their way to raids with the exclusive attack Sacred Sword.

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.

One Star Egg One-star raids
Charmander ★, Vulpix ★, Chinchou ★, Litwick, Dedenne

Three Star Egg Three-star raids
Alolan Raichu ★, Electabuzz ★, Magmar ★, Bellossom

Five-star raids Five-star raids
Cobalion* ★, Terrakion* ★, Virizion* ★

Mega Raid Egg Mega Raids
Mega Manectric

★: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
* Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion caught during this period will know the attack Sacred Sword.

Eggs

7km Eggs
• Alolan Geodude ★, Chinchou ★, Pichu ★
•• Vulpix ★
••• Magby ★, Elekid ★
••••• Budew ★

★: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
•: This list is organized by rarity, with one Egg icon being most common and five Egg icons being most rare.

A Celebration in India

India only
Trainers in India can enjoy a brighter evening on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

• Blitzle and Dedenne will be appearing more frequently in the wild
• 2× Catch Candy

New Avatar Items and Stickers

Visit the shop during the event for a free Festival of Lights T-shirt inspired by the celebrations in India. You’ll also be able to light up your Avatar with Dedenne-inspired avatar items.



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

With Light Comes Shadow...

It seems the Festival of Lights event and Professor Willow’s research into Hoopa might have caught Team GO Rocket’s attention.

Reports indicate that Team GO Rocket plans to strike on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Stay tuned, Trainers...

• You can use a Charged TM to help a Shadow Pokémon forget the Charged Attack Frustration.
• Team GO Rocket members will be appearing significantly more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons.

More to Come...

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/festival-of-lights-2021/?hl=en

FamilyMart and Niantic have entered into a partnership and starting on November 2nd, 2021, approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide in Japan will appear as PokéStops or Gyms in Pokémon GO!

FamilyMart, which has stores all over Japan, will become the newest partner for Pokémon GO, as it now currently has the largest number of PokéStops in Japan. In addition, some FamilyMart stores will also appear as gyms"in the future.　They hope that trainers who are already enjoying Pokémon GO and customers in various regions will take advantage of this initiative to enjoy the game.


Comment from FamilyMart
We are very pleased to become a partner of Pokémon GO, the world's largest location-based game, in the 40th anniversary year of FamilyMart.　We look forward to the further evolution of Pokémon GO in the future and will implement measures to encourage customers to visit FamilyMart more often.

Comment from Niantic
We are very pleased to start our partnership with FamilyMart on their 40th anniversary.　We look forward to working with FamilyMart to provide trainers with an even more enjoyable world of Pokémon GO and to create opportunities for them to visit the stores.

Source: https://www.family.co.jp/company/news_releases/2021/20211101_02.html

Niantic has announced the details for the Celebrate Día de Muertos event in Pokémon GO! It will take place from Monday, November 1st, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate Día de Muertos in Pokémon GO!

Trainers, Ever heard about Día de Muertos? It’s 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 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 los 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

Monday, November 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses
You can look forward to the following bonuses.

• Lure Modules will last for 90 minutes
• Incense will last for 90 minutes
• 2× Catch Stardust

Trainers in Latin America and the Caribbean can also look forward to the following extra bonuses.

• +1 Bonus Transfer Candy
• Featured event Pokémon will be appearing even more often in the wild
• Featured event Pokémon will be attracted even more frequently to Incense
• Featured event Pokémon will be attracted even more frequently to Lure Modules

Collection Challenge

It’s a great time to make progress on your Pokédex! A Collection Challenge will be available during the event!

Complete the Día de Muertos Collection Challenge by the end of the event to encounter a Shedinja and receive a Poffin and an Incense!

GO Battle Day

Monday, November 1, 2021, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time

Prepare your most battle-ready Pokémon! You can receive the following.

• 4× Stardust from win rewards

Remember that the Halloween Cup will be available in the GO Battle League until the end of this event!

Wild Encounter Icon Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will be appearing in the wild.
Cubone★, Sunkern★, Murkrow★, Houndour★, Sableye★, Roselia★

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Sunflora, Drifloon★, Yamask★

★: 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
Cubone★, Sunkern★, Sunflora, Murkrow★, Houndour★, Sableye★, Drifloon★

If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Alolan Marowak★, Yamask★

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

Field Research Task Encounters

The following Pokémon will be available to encounter from Field Research tasks!
Cubone★, Sunkern★, Roselia★

If you're lucky, you might encounter the following.
Alolan Marowak★

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

Free Event Box and Avatar Item!

Did you know that pecked paper (papel picado) is a decorative craft commonly used in Día de Muertos celebrations? You can pick up an all-new avatar item t-shirt inspired by this tradition for free!

Also, you can look forward to a free event box in the shop!

Visit the shop during the event to get the following.

• A free event box containing 20 Poké Balls and an Incense
• A free Día de Muertos T-shirt avatar item

Pokémon Spotlight Hour

Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time

As a reminder, Cacnea, the Cactus Pokémon, is ready to make an appearance for this celebration! Plus, you’ll benefit from a 2× Catch Candy bonus.

Cacnea

Research Breakthrough Encounter

As a reminder, starting on Monday, November 1, 2021, Vullaby, the Diapered Pokémon will be appearing in Research Breakthrough encounters!

Vullaby

Get ready to enjoy a good time full of adventure, incense, flowers and colors, as we celebrate good memories with our friends and learn more about traditions that are observed in different places in this world. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy this celebration from another world, Trainers!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/diademuertos2021/?hl=en