A special Pokémon GO holiday delivery is on its way to the United Kingdom, France and Germany bringing festive joy and more PokéStops filled with extra Poké Balls! Gear up for a jolly good time and catch the holiday spirit from December 2nd, 2023 to January 2nd, 2024. Let's GO! Who will you share the joy with?

YouTube Clip - Don't miss our Poké Ball delivery!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0fHI0pCvFI

Bring on the holiday gameplay

Trainers,
We’ve got truckloads of festive treats lined up, and we’re starting with an in-game event to keep you busy over the joyful season. From 2nd December to 2nd January, there will be extra PokéBalls up for grabs to help you collect important items and level up for the holidays. We’ll also be adding PokéStops, so get ready to explore your surroundings and visit new places while you hunt for new Pokémon!

And wait… there’s more! Know someone who’d love a Pokémon surprise through the door? Visit the Poké Post pop up and share the joy of Pokémon this festive season. With lots of fun, festive activities, for you, your friends and family.

More information and full T’s and C’s can be found here.

Dates + Times

UK: Tuesday, 19 December: Queen’s Walk, London
France: Saturday, 2 December 2023 Place de La Défense, Paris
Germany:
Wednesday, 6 December: Pasing Arcaden, Munich
Saturday, 9 December: Mercedes Platz, Berlin
Saturday, 16 December: Ruhr Park, Bochum

Each location will be open for you to access from 10am to 7:30pm local time.

And… be sure to set an extra reminder for Community Day on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 December. Don’t miss the chance to grab extra rewards and catch featured Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/europe-holiday-gameplay?hl=en

Trainers! Your favorite Pokémon from the Sinnoh region of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are coming to Rose Bowl Stadium! Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles arrives in California in February 2023. The Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global will take place on February 24th and 25th, 2024

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles comes to California February 17–18

Experience an exclusive Pokémon GO in-person event in Los Angeles! Trainers! Your favorite Pokémon from the Sinnoh region of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl are coming to Rose Bowl Stadium! Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles arrives in California in February 2024. Don’t miss your chance to play Pokémon GO alongside thousands of other Trainers from around the world while catching, trading, and battling with your favorite Pokémon! Who knows which special Pokémon you may encounter during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles!

Welcome to Rose Bowl Stadium!

Ready to see Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh come to life? Rose Bowl Stadium will be your stage as you embark on a legendary adventure inspired by the Sinnoh region. As you explore this iconic location, keep an eye out for real-world habitats, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and more!

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles - Early Bird Discounted Pricing Until Dec. 31

LIMITED TIME ONLY: US $25 Live Event Ticket
Evolve your experience—upgrade with special ticket add-ons!
LOCATION: Los Angeles, United States
DATE: February 17, 2024, and February 18, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Tickets for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles include one day of event gameplay, and attendees may purchase add-ons that extend the citywide gameplay for an additional day. One-day tickets are US$30.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency, plus any applicable taxes and fees) and are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Tour website. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles 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.

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global - February 24 and 25, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time

Join millions of Trainers across the globe on an adventure through space, time, and beyond! Explore the Sinnoh region with your friends, collecting Pokémon, discovering legendary stories, and experiencing the community of Pokémon GO together.

No ticket is required to participate in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global! Whether you’re a longtime fan of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl or a new Trainer picking up Pokémon GO for the first time, anyone can take part in exciting gameplay inspired by the Sinnoh region at no cost!

Team GO Rocket is on a mission...and wants your help!

When trouble arises for Team GO Rocket, will you answer the call? Trainers around the world can take part in an exclusive Special Research story during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global.

New Masterwork Research!

Feeling grateful? Ticket-holding Trainers attending the in-person event in Los Angeles can gear up for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin!

A ticket for Masterwork Research leading to an encounter with Shiny Shaymin will be made available to purchase globally. The global Masterwork Research will be more challenging than its Los Angeles counterpart.

Source: https://gotour.pokemongolive.com/

Missed a Pokémon Community Day this year? On December 16th, 2023, and Sunday, December 17th, 2023, Trainers will have the chance to catch Pokémon from past Community Days!

Catch up with Community Day! Pokémon from 2022 and 2023 Community Days are returning for a year-end catch celebration!

Trainers,
The year is nearly behind us, which means it’s time to reflect on all the fun everyone had during this year’s Community Days. If you missed any, now’s your chance to catch up! The last Community Day of 2023 will take place over two days—Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Throughout the event, Pokémon featured in Community Day events in 2023 will appear more frequently in the wild and as reward encounters for Timed Research. Pokémon featured in Community Day events throughout 2022 will hatch from Eggs and appear in raids and as reward encounters for Timed Research. There’s no better way to wrap up the year than by catching Pokémon from Community Day events you may have missed!

December Community Day 2023

Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Event bonuses

: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period.
: 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 activated during the event will last for three hours.
: 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 on December 16 and 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, these bonuses will be active from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on those days.

Featured Pokémon

A different set of Pokémon will be featured on each event day—Saturday, December 16, 2023, and Sunday, December 17, 2023—from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. The Pokémon that appear during this time will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appeared during their original Community Days. Outside of these times, any of the featured Pokémon may appear from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time on either Saturday or Sunday!

The following Pokémon will be featured on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.


Slowpoke , Galarian Slowpoke , Togetic , Chespin , Fennekin , Noibat

The following Pokémon will be featured on Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.


Poliwag , Wooper , Paldean Wooper , Timburr , Axew , Froakie , Grubbin
Lucky Trainers might encounter the following Pokémon on either day! For the last ten minutes of each hour between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, Trainers can catch an opportunity to encounter these Pokémon!


Charmander , Squirtle , Mareep , Swinub , Larvitar

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


One-star raids: Sandshrew , Alolan Sandshrew , Alolan Geodude , Hoppip , Teddiursa , Galarian Zigzagoon , Spheal , Starly , Roggenrola , Litwick , Deino , Stufful

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon featured during Community Day events in 2022 will hatch from 2 km Eggs.


Sandshrew , Alolan Sandshrew , Alolan Geodude , Hoppip , Teddiursa , Galarian Zigzagoon , Spheal , Starly , Roggenrola , Litwick , Deino , Stufful
Featured attacks The following featured attacks will be available when evolving these Pokémon—except Ursaluna—from Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m local time to Sunday, December 17, 2023, 9:00 p.m. local time.

Charizard - Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Fast Attack Dragon Breath and the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) to get a Charizard that knows the Fast Attack Dragon Breath and the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Blastoise - Evolve Wartortle (Squirtle’s Evolution) to get a Blastoise that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Sandslash - Evolve Sandshrew during the event to get a Sandslash that knows the Charged Attack Night Slash.
Alolan Sandslash - Evolve Alolan Sandshrew during the event to get an Alolan Sandslash that knows the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Alolan Golem - Evolve Alolan Graveler (Alolan Geodude’s Evolution) during the event to get an Alolan Golem that knows the Fast Attack Rollout.
Poliwrath - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) to get a Poliwrath that knows the Fast Attack Counter.
Evolve Slowpoke or Galarian Slowpoke to get a Slowbro, Galarian Slowbro, Slowking, or Galarian Slowking that knows the Charged Attack Surf.
Slowbro: Surf
Galarian Slowbro: Surf
Slowking: Surf
Galarian Slowking: Surf
Ampharos - Evolve Flaaffy (Mareep’s Evolution) to get an Ampharos that knows the Charged Attack Dragon Pulse.
Politoed - Evolve Poliwhirl (Poliwag’s Evolution) with a King’s Rock to get a Politoed that knows the Charged Attack Ice Beam.
Jumpluff - Evolve Skiploom (Hoppip’s Evolution) during the event to get a Jumpluff that knows the Charged Attack Acrobatics.
Quagsire - Evolve Wooper to get a Quagsire that knows the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Tyranitar - Evolve Pupitar (Larvitar’s Evolution) to get a Tyranitar that knows the Fast Attack Smack Down.
Walrein - Evolve Sealeo (Spheal’s Evolution) during the event to get a Walrein that knows the Fast Attack Powder Snow and the Charged Attack Icicle Spear.
Staraptor - Evolve Staravia (Starly’s Evolution) during the event to get a Staraptor that knows the Fast Attack Gust.
Togekiss - Evolve Togetic (Togepi’s Evolution) to get a Togekiss that knows the Charged Attack Aura Sphere.
Mamoswine - Evolve Piloswine (Swinub’s Evolution) to get a Mamoswine that knows the Charged Attack Ancient Power.
Gigalith - Evolve Boldore (Roggenrola’s Evolution) during the event to get a Gigalith that knows the Charged Attack Meteor Beam.
Conkeldurr - Evolve Gurdurr (Timburr’s Evolution) to get a Conkeldurr that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Chandelure - Evolve Lampent (Litwick’s Evolution) during the event to get a Chandelure that knows the Charged Attack Poltergeist.
Haxorus - Evolve Fraxure (Axew’s Evolution) to get a Haxorus that knows the Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
Hydreigon - Evolve Zweilous (Deino’s Evolution) during the event to get a Hydreigon that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Chesnaught - Evolve Quilladin (Chespin’s Evolution) to get a Chesnaught that knows the Charged Attack Frenzy Plant.
Delphox - Evolve Braixen (Fennekin’s Evolution) to get a Delphox that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Greninja - Evolve Frogadier (Froakie’s Evolution) to get a Greninja that knows the Charged Attack Hydro Cannon.
Noivern - Evolve Noibat to get a Noivern that knows the Charged Attack Boomburst.
Vikavolt - Evolve Charjabug (Grubbin’s Evolution) while near a Magnetic Lure to get a Vikavolt that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch. Grubbin that evolve into Charjabug during that period will also know Volt Switch!
Bewear - Evolve Stufful during the event to get a Bewear that knows the Charged Attack Drain Punch.
Obstagoon - Evolve Galarian Linoone (Galarian Zigzagoon’s Evolution) during the event to get an Obstagoon that knows the Charged Attack Obstruct.
Ursaluna - Evolve Ursaring (Teddiursa’s Evolution) during a special full moon to get an Ursaluna that knows the Charged Attack High Horsepower. The full moon will be in the sky from 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, to 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023, and from 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023, to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Clodsire - Evolve Paldean Wooper to get a Clodsire that knows the Charged Attack Megahorn.

Community Day Special Research story: December Community Day 2023

• 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 for the event.
• 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.

Timed Research

Timed Research will be available that awards King’s Rocks, Magnetic Lures, and encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days from 2022 and 2023.

Field Research

Field Research leading to encounters with Pokémon featured in previous Community Days in 2023 will be available.

Stickers

You’ll be able to get 2023 Community Day 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 during the event where you can enter Pokémon featured in Community Day events in 2023.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/community-day-december-2023?hl=en

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.

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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.

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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.

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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/