Celebrate both youth and maturity! The Young & Wise event is coming up in Pokémon GO! Get ready to earn twice the XP for hatching Eggs or winning raids, plus look out for Collection Challenges and Genesect with its Chill Drive! December 10th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to December 14th, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Celebrate all during the Young & Wise event in Pokémon GO!

Young & Wise - Tuesday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• 2× XP for hatching Eggs.
• 2× XP for winning Raid Battles.

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids:
Shinx
Scraggy
Tyrunt
Phantump
Jangmo-o

Three-Star Raids:
Alakazam
Oranguru
Drampa
Wyrdeer

Five-Star Raids:
Genesect (Chill Drive) until December 12 at 10:00 a.m.

Mega Raids:
Mega Banette until December 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Mega Latios beginning December 12 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

Togepi
Tyrogue
Smoochum
Bonsly
Happiny
Munchlax

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive XP and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/young-and-wise-2024/

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova lands in 2025. Experience two exclusive in-person events from February 21st to 23rd, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA, USA and New Taipei City, Taiwan. The global event will take place on March 1st and 2nd, 2025!

New goals, new challenges, new adventures… Pokémon GO Tour: Unova lands in 2025!

Experience two exclusive Pokémon GO in-person events, then join millions of Trainers around the world for the global celebration!

Your favorite Pokémon from the Unova region are gathering for the biggest Pokémon GO Tour to date! Team up with Trainers near and far to discover new stories inspired by the Unova region featured in Pokémon Black Version, Pokémon White Version, Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2—who knows which Pokémon you’ll encounter during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova!

Pokémon GO Tour Real-World Locations

The best way to experience Pokémon GO Tour is in-person, and we’re excited to announce the two cities hosting events on February 21–23, 2025!

February 21–23, 2025 - New Taipei City, Taiwan
New for 2025, Pokémon GO Tour visits New Taipei City! Get ready to explore the vast beauty of the city—all with Pokémon by your side. From metropolitan sights and sounds to breathtaking nature, we can’t wait to bring the GO Tour fun to Taiwan!

February 21–23, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Lights, camera, action! Pokémon GO Tour returns to Los Angeles, California, once again at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in 2025! Pokémon from the Unova region will take the spotlight as you explore “The Entertainment Capital of the World” in February.

March 1 and 2, 2025 - Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global
Trainers around the world can gear up for a worldwide adventure during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Global, available in-game for two days only!

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

What’s New Shiny Meloetta makes its Pokémon GO debut!

It’s music to our ears—for the first time in Pokémon GO, Trainers will be able to encounter Shiny Meloetta! Ticket-holding Trainers attending the in-person event in Los Angeles / New Taipei City can gear up for Masterwork Research that will lead to an encounter with Shiny Meloetta—and it’s all included in your event ticket!

*Masterwork Research does not expire, so you can complete it at your own pace!

The reason for the seasons? Shiny Deerling debuts!

Trainers who attend Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles / New Taipei City will be able to encounter Shiny Deerling for the first time in Pokémon GO—if they’re lucky!

Deerling, the Season Pokémon, takes on a different appearance during each season. Be sure to visit each habitat and encounter them all!

Get Egg-cited for even more Shiny Pokémon debuts!

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles / New Taipei City attendees will be able to encounter Shiny Maractus, Shiny Sigilyph, and Shiny Bouffalant for the first time in Pokémon GO—if they’re lucky!

Maractus, Sigilyph, and Bouffalant will hatch from 10 km Eggs during the event. Purchase an Egg-thusiast ticket add-on and maximize your bonuses!

Unova Snapshots

Take a snapshot during the event—a costumed Pikachu may surprise you! These stylish Pikachu may be wearing Hilbert’s hat, Hilda’s hat, Nate’s visor, or Rosa’s visor. If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Trainers can get up to 12 event-themed GO Snapshot surprise encounters per ticketed event day, including Citywide Gameplay add-on days.

Preorder Merchandise

We are thrilled to offer Trainers a wider selection than ever before of apparel and accessories at Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles. All items are available via preorder only, and must be picked up at Rose Bowl Stadium during your ticketed event day.

Purchased your ticket already and forgot to add merchandise? No need to worry, you can go back and complete additional purchases for add-ons so long as supplies last.

T-shirts, Hoodie, Tote Bag, Pin

Quantities are limited, and preorders will only be available while supplies last. No returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be allowed.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles comes to Rose Bowl Stadium February 21–23

Inspired by the turning of the seasons and new adventures around every corner, Pokémon GO Tour is bringing the Unova region to life in Los Angeles! Dive into a tale of truth and ideals as you collect Pokémon, discover legendary stories, and experience the community of Pokémon GO in-person. All event gameplay is exclusive to ticket holders.

Please note: You will only be able to experience the event gameplay within Rose Bowl Stadium during the date and time noted on your event ticket. Tickets Available Now for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through December 31, 2024 - LIMITED TIME ONLY US $25.00

Event Gameplay Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles

Inspired by the turning of the seasons and new adventures around every corner, Pokémon GO Tour is bringing the Unova region to life in Los Angeles! Dive into a tale of truth and ideals as you collect Pokémon, discover legendary stories, and experience the community of Pokémon GO in-person. All event gameplay is exclusive to ticket holders.

Please note: You will only be able to experience the event gameplay within Rose Bowl Stadium during the date and time noted on your event ticket.

Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – New Taipei City comes to New Taipei Metropolitan Park February 21–23

Inspired by the turning of the seasons and new adventures around every corner, Pokémon GO Tour is bringing the Unova region to life in New Taipei City! Dive into a tale of truth and ideals as you collect Pokémon, discover legendary stories, and experience the community of Pokémon GO in-person. All event gameplay is exclusive to ticket holders.

Please note: You will only be able to experience the event gameplay within New Taipei Metropolitan Park during the date and time noted on your event ticket. Tickets Available Now for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – New Taipei City.

Early Bird Discounted Pricing Through December 31, 2024 - LIMITED TIME ONLY NT $630.00

Event Gameplay Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – New Taipei City

Inspired by the turning of the seasons and new adventures around every corner, Pokémon GO Tour is bringing the Unova region to life in New Taipei City! Dive into a tale of truth and ideals as you collect Pokémon, discover legendary stories, and experience the community of Pokémon GO in-person. All event gameplay is exclusive to ticket holders.

Please note: You will only be able to experience the event gameplay within New Taipei Metropolitan Park during the date and time noted on your event ticket.

Source: https://gotour.pokemongolive.com

Something otherworldly returns! Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma return from Ultra Space in a Pokémon GO Raid Day event on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma return in an epic Raid Day event!

Necrozma Fusion Raid Day - Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma will appear more frequently in raids.*
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a total of seven).
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Necrozma in raids.
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will increase to 20 from Friday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PST.

*Trainers will have a chance to catch Necrozma after defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma.

Event Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses.

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 15)
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 50% more XP from Raid Battles
• 2× Stardust from Raid Battles

These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

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 Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store: Necrozma Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box

The Necrozma Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99, which includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost! Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store!

Pokémon Fusion

Pokémon fusion is the ability to combine certain Pokémon into a single, more powerful form with an altered appearance.

Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma

With enough Fusion Energy, Necrozma can be fused with either Solgaleo to become Dusk Mane Necrozma or Lunala to become Dawn Wings Necrozma.

• Trainers can fuse Necrozma and Solgaleo using 1,000 Solar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy.
• Trainers can fuse Necrozma and Lunala using 1,000 Lunar Fusion Energy, 30 Necrozma Candy, and 30 Cosmog Candy.

Fused Necrozma will remain in this form until their Trainer separates them. Separating will not cost any Fusion Energy or Pokémon Candy.

Solar Fusion Energy and Lunar Fusion Energy

Solar Fusion Energy and Lunar Fusion Energy are very rare sources of power that can be used to fuse Necrozma into more formidable forms. Trainers can earn Solar Fusion Energy or Lunar Fusion Energy by defeating Dusk Mane Necrozma or Dawn Wings Necrozma in Raid Battles.

Adventure Effect: Sunsteel Strike

Necrozma fused with Solgaleo into Dusk Mane Necrozma will know the Charged Attack Sunsteel Strike.*

Trainers can activate Sunsteel Strike’s Adventure Effect by using 3,000 Stardust and three Necrozma Candy, which harnesses the power of sunlight for 10 minutes. During this time, Pokémon that typically appear during daytime will be attracted to your location, similar to the effect of Incense. Pokémon that can only evolve during daytime will be able to evolve at any time while this Adventure Effect is active.

Some of the Pokémon that you may encounter include the following.

• Pidgey
• Alolan Exeggutor
• Solrock
• Cottonee
• Helioptile
• Tyrunt
• Yungoos
• Rockruff
• Fomantis

You may even encounter Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc—if you’re lucky!

You can extend the timer for Sunsteel Strike’s Adventure Effect in increments of 10 minutes by using more Stardust and Necrozma Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

Sunsteel Strike cannot be active at the same time as another Adventure Effect, an Incense, a Daily Adventure Incense, the Mystery Box, or the Coin Bag



*Presently, Dusk Mane Necrozma is unable to learn Sunsteel Strike via Charged TM or Elite Charged TM.

Adventure Effect: Moongeist Beam

Necrozma fused with Lunala into Dawn Wings Necrozma will know the Charged Attack Moongeist Beam.*

Trainers can activate the Moongeist Beam’s Adventure Effect by using 3,000 Stardust and three Necrozma Candy, which harnesses the power of moonlight for 10 minutes. During this time, Pokémon that typically appear during nighttime will be attracted to your location, similar to the effect of Incense. Pokémon that can only evolve during nighttime will be able to evolve at any time while this Adventure Effect is active.

Some of the Pokémon that you may encounter include:

• Alolan Rattata
• Clefairy
• Alolan Marowak
• Hoothoot
• Galarian Zigzagoon
• Lunatone
• Munna
• Amaura
• Rockruff

You may even encounter Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc—if you’re lucky!

You can extend the timer for Moongeist Beam’s Adventure Effect in increments of 10 minutes by using more Stardust and Necrozma Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

Moongeist Beam cannot be active at the same time as another Adventure Effect, an Incense, a Daily Adventure Incense, the Mystery Box, or the Coin Bag.



*Presently, Dawn Wings Necrozma is unable to learn Moongeist Beam via Charged TM or Elite Charged TM.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/necrozma-fusion-raid-day-2024/

Melody of the sea! Gigantamax Lapras makes its Pokémon GO debut in a Max Battle Day event on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Brace yourselves Gigantamax Lapras is coming.

Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day - Sunday, December 8th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Gigantamax Debut!

The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Gigantamax debut in six-star Max Battles!

Gigantamax Lapras

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

Gigantamax Pokémon cannot be transferred to Pokémon HOME.

Introducing Max Mushrooms!

The Max Mushroom is a new item that temporarily amplifies the Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, and Max Move attacks of your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Battles. While active in a Max Battle, your attacks will do double damage until the item timer runs out. Using multiple Max Mushrooms consecutively will lengthen the duration of the effect, but it will not increase the damage multiplier.

Remember to check your Item Bag while in a Max Battle lobby and use any Max Mushrooms you’ve acquired. You can also see whether other Trainers in the lobby have Max Mushrooms active.

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses will be active during the event.

• Max Particle collection limit increased to 1,600
• All Power Spots will host Gigantamax Battles
• Power Spots will refresh more frequently
• 8× Max Particles from Power Spots

The following bonuses will be active on December 8, 2024, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

• 2× Max Particles from exploring*
• 1/4 adventuring distance to receive Max Particles*

*For these bonuses to apply, Trainers must first collect all Max Particles available in the Nearby menu.
*Trainers can collect Max Particles via the Nearby menu each day by exploring. Adventure Sync can help make sure your distance counts! Keep an eye on the Nearby menu for the icon that shows when Max Particles are ready to collect.

Event Ticket

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• 1 Max Mushroom
• 25,000 XP

You’ll also receive the following bonuses.

• 2× XP from Max Battles
• Max Particle collection limit increased to 5,600

This Timed Research will be effective on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store – Double Feature Ticket Box

A Double Feature Ticket Box will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$6.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)! The Double Feature Ticket Box includes the Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day event ticket, the Aspiring Dragons Research Day Timed Research ticket, and a bonus Max Particle Pack!

An exclusive Max Particle Pack bundle is also available on the Pokémon GO Web Store for US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency)! The Max Particle Pack bundle features six Max Particle Packs, for a total of 4,800 Max Particles for all your Max Battle needs!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/gigantamax-lapras-max-battle-day

Pokémon GO Battle League: Dual Destiny Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: Dual Destiny is almost here!

GO Battle League: Dual Destiny

GO Battle League: Dual Destiny will start on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 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: Dual Destiny Schedule

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

Date	Schedule
December 3rd, 2024 until December 10th, 2024	Great League Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition
December 10th, 2024 until December 17th, 2024	Ultra League Fantasy Cup: Great League Edition
December 17th, 2024 until December 24th, 2024	Master League* Holiday Cup: Little Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
December 24th, 2024 until December 31st, 2024	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
December 31st, 2024 until January 7th, 2025	Great League Holiday Cup: Little Edition
January 7th, 2025 until January 14th, 2025	Ultra League Color Cup: Great League Edition
January 14th, 2025 until January 21st, 2025	Master League* Color Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
January 21st, 2025 until January 28th, 2025	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
January 28th, 2025 until February 4th, 2025	Great League Jungle Cup: Little Edition
February 4th, 2025 until February 11th, 2025	Ultra League Love Cup: Great League Edition
February 11th, 2025 until February 18th, 2025	Master League Love Cup: Great League Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
February 18th, 2025 until February 25th, 2025	Great League* Ultra League* Master League* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
February 25th, 2025 until March 4th, 2025	Great League* Master League: Mega Edition* *4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

Dual Destiny GO Battle League Events GO Battle Week: Dual Destiny

Tuesday, January 21, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

• 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
• The maximum number of sets you can play per day will increase 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 shoes for your avatar inspired by Grimsley.
• Pokémon encountered via GO Battle League rewards will have a wider variance of Attack, Defense, and HP.

GO Battle League: Dual Destiny Rewards

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


Scraggy
Sandile
Jangmo-o
Deino
Frigibax
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.


Clefairy
Machop
Mienfoo
Bunnelby
Fletchling
Frillish
Togedemaru
Teddiursa
Galarian Stunfisk
Phantump
Cetoddle
Totodile
Totodile
Pancham
Active Raid Boss in five-star raids
Jangmo-o
Deino
Frigibax

: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
: The Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids can appear 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: Dual Destiny 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 award Stardust and items such as Rare Candy XL, an Elite Fast TM (at 400 wins), and an Elite Charged TM (at 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 Grimsley, a member of the Unova Elite Four, from the Pokémon Black and Pokémon White video games!

• At Ace rank, you’ll receive shoes inspired by Grimsley.
• At Veteran rank, you’ll receive pants inspired by Grimsley.
• At Expert rank, you’ll receive a top inspired by Grimsley.
• At Legend rank, you’ll receive a pose inspired by Grimsley.

Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this Season.

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.
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.
Color Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Fire-, Water-, Grass-, and Electric-type Pokémon are eligible.
Jungle Cup: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Normal-, Grass-, Electric-, Poison-, Ground-, Flying-, Bug-, and Dark-type Pokémon are eligible.
The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Gligar, Galarian Stunfisk
Love Cup: Great League Edition -Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. OOnly red- or pink-colored Pokémon are eligible.
Master League: Mega Edition - No CP limit. Mega-Evolved Pokémon are allowed.

Updates to the Combat System

The switch timer in the GO Battle League will continue to be 50 seconds. This change will also continue to affect Trainer Battles against friends, Team GO Rocket battles, and team leader battles.

Attack Changes

Fire Fang - Energy generation increased
Ice Fang - Energy generation increased
Thunder Fang - Energy generation increased
Bulldoze - Trainer Battles: 80 → 45 power. Energy cost decreased. Chance to decrease the opponent’s Defense by one stage.
Fire Punch - Trainer Battles: 55 → 60 power
Ice Punch - Trainer Battles: 55 → 60 power
Thunder Punch - Trainer Battles: 55 → 60 power
Thunder Shock - Trainer Battles: 3 → 4 power
Rage Fist - Energy cost increased

Attack Availability Updates

Dragalge - Dragalge will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Focus Blast.
Bibarel - Bibarel will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Rollout.
Gliscor - Gliscor will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Sand Attack.
Starmie - Starmie will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psywave.
Starmie - Starmie will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Surf.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-battle-league-dual-destiny/

Trainers, this upcoming Season will have you GO-ing! Dual Destiny is bringing Pokémon GO Tour: Unova, Paldea Pokémon debuts, and more new adventures to Pokémon GO! Dual Destiny runs from December 3rd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to March 4th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

YouTube Clip - Dual Destiny in Pokémon GO - A new Season is here!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lux6p28dq60

Dual Destiny Special Research

Available to claim from Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time. New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your Research tab!

Pokémon Debuts

More Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region, featured in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games for Nintendo Switch, have been spotted in Pokémon GO!

Shadow Pokémon Debuts

Watch out for Shadow Raids during Dual Destiny! One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, unless otherwise noted.

Also, Shadow Regirock, Shadow Regice, and Shadow Registeel will leap into five-star Shadow Raids throughout Dual Destiny! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter Shiny ones—if you’re lucky!

Max Pokémon Debuts

Destined to GO big. The Max Battles continue during Dual Destiny! Dynamax Machop, Dynamax Krabby, Gigantamax Lapras, and more will emerge in Max Battles during Dual Destiny!

Seasonal highlights - Community Days

Mark your calendar! Dual Destiny will have Community Day events on the following dates.

December Community Day 2024 - December 21st–22nd, 2024
January Community Day - January 5th, 2025
January Community Day Classic - January 25th, 2025
February Community Day - February 9th, 2025

Themed Stickers

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

Dual Destiny: Eggs-pedition Access

Every month during Dual Destiny, Trainers will be able to purchase a new ticketed experience that includes bonuses and Timed Research! Trainers will also receive an Incubator with their first PokéStop or Gym Photo Disc spin every day!

Be sure to check out the web store and in-game shop regularly. You never know what you may find!

PokéStop Showcases

PokéStop Showcases throughout Pokémon GO: Dual Destiny will be held from Saturday to Sunday as well as from Monday to Wednesday. Log in weekly to find out which Pokémon you can show off!

Seasonal rotations

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon.

Alolan Raichu
Pancham
Furfrou
Hisuian Avalugg
Jangmo-o
Frigibax

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

Different Pokémon will appear in the wild!

As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!

Cities: Magneton, Porygon , Snubbull , Gulpin , Audino , Klink , Litwick and more!
Forest: Butterfree, Scyther , Sunkern , Nuzleaf, Staravia, Phantump , Fomantis and more!
Mountains: Clefairy , Rhydon, Shuckle Pupitar, Meditite , Galarian Stunfisk , Mienfoo and more!
Beaches & Water: Poliwrath, Galarian Slowpoke , Paldean Wooper , Lotad , Pelipper, Floatzel, Finneon and more!
Northern Hemisphere: Absol , Turtwig , Chimchar , Piplup , Shinx , Gabite, Deerling (Winter) and more!
Southern Hemisphere: Lapras , Gligar , Treecko , Torchic , Mudkip , Deerling (Summer), Goomy , and more!

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

Eggs:

The following Pokémon will hatch from Eggs this Season!

2 km Eggs:
Psyduck
Swablu
Bonsly
Larvesta
Litleo
Wimpod
and more!

5 km Eggs:
Clamperl
Blitzle
Inkay
and more!

7 km Eggs:

Alolan Meowth
Alolan Grimer
Hisuian Voltorb
Hisuian Qwilfish
Galarian Corsola
Galarian Corsola
Basculin (Red-Striped Form) in Eastern Hemisphere
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form) in Western Hemisphere
and more!

Adventure Sync Rewards:
Skarmory
Munchlax
Riolu
Tyrunt
Amaura
and more!

7 km Eggs from Mateo’s Gift Exchange:
Galarian Farfetch’d
Galarian Corsola
Basculin (Red-Striped Form) in Eastern Hemisphere
Basculin (Blue-Striped Form) in Western Hemisphere
Pancham
and more!

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

10 km Eggs:

Druddigon
Dreepy
Charcadet
and more!

Adventure Sync Rewards:
Espurr
Turtonator
Jangmo-o
Charcadet
Frigibax
and more!

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

Seasonal Bonuses

Dual Destiny will feature the following bonuses all Season long!

• One additional free Raid Pass per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
• Extra Stardust earned from Team GO Rocket battles
• Extra Stardust from Gifts

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/seasons/dual-destiny

Trainers, it’s almost time for the Max Out Finale in Pokémon GO! Galarian Corsola and its Evolution, Cursola, will make their debuts!

Get ready for Pokémon GO’s Max Out Finale event!

Max Out Finale - Wednesday, November 27, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

• Additional 5,000 XP awarded for successful raids.
• 1/2 Hatch Distance for Eggs placed in Incubators during the event.
• The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 during the event.

Pokémon Debuts

The Coral Pokémon, Galarian Corsola, and its Evolution, Cursola, will make their Pokémon GO debuts! Also, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Galarian Corsola—if you’re lucky!

During this event, Galarian Corsola will be available to hatch from 7 km Eggs.*

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
You can use 50 Corsola Candy to evolve Galarian Corsola into Cursola.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Grookey
Scorbunny
Sobble
Skwovet
Wooloo
Falinks

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Hatenna

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Regieleki and Shiny Regidrago—if you’re lucky!

One-Star Raids: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
Three-Star Raids: Galarian Weezing , Falinks
Five-Star Raids: Zacian , Zamazenta , Regieleki , Regidrago
Mega Raids: Mega Altaria

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Galarian Meowth
Galarian Ponyta
Galarian Slowpoke
Galarian Farfetch’d
Galarian Corsola
Galarian Zigzagoon
Galarian Darumaka
Galarian Yamask
Galarian Stunfisk

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

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
• An event-themed avatar pose

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 Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event-Exclusive Ticket

For US$10.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to purchase a ticket to receive the following bonuses.

• Five additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs each day of the event.
• 5,000 additional XP awarded for successful raids.
• 3 additional Candy for catching Pokémon in five-star Raid Battles.
• 1 additional Candy XL for catching Pokémon in five-star 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 Saturday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete catch- and hatch-focused Collection Challenges to receive XP, Silver Pinap Berries, and Rare Candy.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Pokémon GO Web Store – Seasonal Delights

Go to the max with the Seasonal Delights Box on the Pokémon GO Web Store! For 6,095 PokéCoins, the Seasonal Delights Box will net you 40 Super Incubators, 40 Incubators, 3 Remote Raid Passes, 5 Premium Battle Passes, and 1 Max Particle Pack!*
*Limit three purchases per customer

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/max-out-finale-2024

The special Pokémon GO event Neighborhood GO GO GO! (동네방네 GO GO GO!) is taking place in Seoul, South Korea and players can encounter Pokémon discovered in the Kanto region. Come see 151 bus stops and 8 Smart Bus Stops that have been renovated with images that showcase Pokémon from the region! In addition, special PokéStops and Gyms have been transformed to showcase the beauty of Seoul, and you can also encounter various Pokémon at the 8 Smart Bus Stops! Embark on an exciting adventure with the Pokémon GO during the Neighborhood GO GO GO! event!

Neighborhood GO GO GO! - November 13th, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 at 23:59 (Korean time)

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO - Neighborhood GO GO GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DCfwDw-rNg

Embark on an adventure through the Kanto region once again during the Neighborhood GO GO GO! event!

Trainers,
An exciting adventure has arrived! The special Neighborhood GO GO GO! event, where you can meet Pokémon discovered in the Kanto region, has begun in Seoul, South Korea! Come see 151 bus stops and 8 Smart Bus Stops that have been renovated with images that showcase Pokémon from the region!

Neighborhood GO GO GO! Event

During the event period, various Pokémon will appear in 8 Pokémon habitats in Seoul. The 8 Pokémon habitats can only be found near 8 designated Smart Bus stops in Seoul.

The following Pokémon will appear in the wild!


Suspicious Cave - Hongik University Station (Inbound)
Sandshrew
Diglett
Meowth
Gastly
Onix
Cubone

Enchanting Sky - Hongik University Station (Outbound)
Pidgey
Spearow
Clefairy
Jigglypuff
Doduo
Aerodactyl

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


Frozen Lake - Hapjeong Station (Inbound)
Squirtle
Poliwag
Seel
Jynx
Omanyte
Kabuto

Meteor Valley - Hapjeong Station (Outbound)
Charmander
Vulpix
Growlithe
Geodude
Ponyta
Rhyhorn

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


Flame Arena - Sungnyemun/Namdaemun
Mankey
Machop
Magnemite
Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan
Electabuzz

Pikachu Hill - Konkuk University Station
Pikachu

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


Poison Nest - Magok Station Gangseo (Inbound)
Caterpie
Weedle
Ekans
Zubat
Venonat
Koffing

Fantasy Forest - Magok Station Gangseo (Outbound)
Bulbasaur
Oddish
Abra
Bellsprout
Slowpoke
Exeggcute

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

Timed Research

Starting on November 13th, 2024, Korean time, you can do two special Timed Research during the event period.


Timed Research: Neighborhood GO GO GO!
The rewards for this Timed Research are as follows:

• 15,000 Stardust
• 5,000 XP
• 25 Eevee Candy
• 1 Lure Module
• Encounters with: Pikachu , Psyduck , Lickitung , Lapras , Eevee , Snorlax , Dratini

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

This Timed Research task must be completed and rewarded by January 9th, 2025, 11:59 PM.
The Timed Research: Neighborhood GO GO GO! tasks can be completed at 151 designated bus stops and 8 Smart Bus stops in Seoul.


Timed Research:Find Kanto Pokémon in Korea!
The rewards for this Timed Research are as follows:

• 15,000 Stardust
• Encounters with: Kangaskhan , Mr. Mime , Tauros , Articuno , Zapdos , Moltres

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

This Timed Research task must be completed and rewarded by March 10th, 2025, 11:59 PM.
The Timed Research: Find Kanto Pokémon in Korea! tasks can be completed anywhere in Korea.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/ko-gogogo-around-town

South Korea’s largest game exhibition G-STAR 2024 is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and there is a special Pokémon GO booth located at BEXCO Exhibition Center 2 in Busan. You can experience various fun things such as photo zones and a battle zone, and there is also Pokémon GO in-game events that can only be found at the venue. Create unforgettable memories with Pokémon GO at G-STAR 2024!

Pokémon GO helps celebrate G-STAR 2024 20th Anniversary!

Trainers,
Enjoy a special Pokémon GO experience at G-STAR 2024, Korea’s largest game exhibition celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! From photo zones to battle zones where you can enjoy battles with Trainers, feel the excitement of the event firsthand at the Pokémon GO booth at BEXCO’s 2nd Exhibition Hall in Busan. In addition, there are various exclusive Pokémon appearance events and Timed Research that can only be participated in at the venue. Visit the Pokémon GO booth at G-STAR 2024 and don’t miss out on all these special moments!

G-STAR's 20th Anniversary Pokémon GO Event - November 14th, 2024 at 12:00 to November 17th, 2024 at 17:00 (Korean time) (Same as G-STAR 2024 operating hours)

Wild Encounters

During the event, the following Pokémon will appear at the Busan BEXCO 2nd Exhibition Hall.

Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip

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

Pokémon that appear when using Incense and Lure Modules

During the event, if you use the Incense (excluding the Daily Incense) or Lure Module at the Busan BEXCO 2nd Exhibition Hall, the following Pokémon will appear.

Unown (B)

Timed Research

Starting on November 14th, 2024 at 12:00 (Korean time), you can receive Timed Research at the Busan BEXCO 2nd Exhibition Hall during the event period. When you complete the research, you can receive XP, Stardust, Incense, Grovyle Mega Energy, Blaziken Mega Energy, and Swampert Mega Energy as rewards.


You can also encounter the following Pokémon while completing research tasks: Pikachu wearing a Hoenn Hat
Pikachu wearing a Hoenn Headband

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

All Timed Research tasks must be completed and rewards received by 20:00 on November 20th, 2024, Korean time.

Featured Attack

During the event period, evolve the following Pokémon throughout Busan to learn the following special moves.

Sceptile - When you evolve Grovyle, the evolved form of Treecko, into Grovyle, you will learn the move Frenzy Plant.
Blaziken - When you evolve Combusken, the evolved form of Torchic, into Blaziken, you will learn the move Blast Burn.
Swampert - When you evolve Marshtomp, the evolved form of Mudkip, into Swampert, you will learn the move Hydro Cannon.

*This bonus will be active from 12:00 on November 14th, 2024 to 23:59 on November 17th, 2024, Korean time.

Event Bonuses

During the event period, the following event bonuses will be active throughout Busan.

: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy when sending Pokémon to the Professor.
: Trades will require 50% less Stardust.*

*This bonus will be active from 12:00 on November 14th, 2024 to 23:59 on November 17th, 2024 (Korean time).

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/ko-gstar-2024

Before Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global kicks off, begin your adventure with Electric and Poison-type encounters and more during the Into the Wild event! The event takes place from November 18th, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. to November 22nd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Get ready for Electric and Poison-type excitement with Toxel during the Into the Wild event!

Trainers,
It’s time to explore the unknown! Before Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global kicks off for Trainers around the world, begin your adventure with Electric- and Poison-type encounters and more during the Into the Wild event!
Into the Wild - Monday, November 18, at 12:01 a.m. to Friday, November 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Pokémon Debut

Toxel will be available to hatch from 10 km Eggs for the very first time globally in Pokémon GO! Especially fortunate Trainers might hatch Shiny Toxel!

Into the Wild Paid Tickets

Enhance your experience with paid Into the Wild tickets! Enjoy daily Timed Research and additional bonuses—perfect for Trainers who want to make the most of this event. And don’t forget that you can gift tickets to your Pokémon GO friends and share the fun!

These tickets will be available for purchase from Monday, November 18, at 12:01 a.m. to Friday, November 22, 2024, at 8:00 p.m local time. Trainers can purchase either one or both of these tickets. Each ticket features unique bonuses.

Into the Wild: Raids

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive daily Timed Research and other raid-themed bonuses.

Each day, Trainers will receive Timed Research that awards the following:

• 20 Poké Balls
• 1,000 XP
• 2,000 Stardust
• 3 Toxel Candy
• 1 Toxel Candy XL

Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy the following bonuses.

• Up to 2 free Raid Passes per day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms
• 5,000 additional XP from completed raids
• 1 additional Candy from Pokémon in four-star, five-star, Mega, Ultra Beast, and Primal Raids

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each daily Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before 8:00 p.m. local time each day.

Into the Wild: Hatch

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive daily Timed Research and other hatch-themed bonuses.

Each day, Trainers will receive Timed Research that awards the following:

• 20 Poké Balls
• 1,000 XP
• 2,000 Stardust
• 3 Toxel Candy
• 1 Toxel Candy XL

Plus, enjoy the following bonuses.

• Increased chance of hatching Toxel from 10 km Eggs
• 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance
• 2× Hatch Stardust
• 2× Hatch XP
• 2× Hatch Candy
• 1 single-use Incubator per day from spinning PokéStops

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each daily Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before 8:00 p.m. local time each day.

Interested in both tickets? Purchase the Into the Wild Ultra Ticket Box available exclusively on the Pokémon GO Web Store, and you’ll receive a Premium Battle Pass and an Incubator at no additional cost!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Ivysaur
Bellsprout
Weepinbell
Alolan Graveler
Magnemite
Magneton
Gastly
Haunter
Mareep
Flaaffy
Roselia
Gulpin
Luxio
Stunky
Whirlipede
Emolga
Foongus
Dedenne
Grubbin
Togedemaru

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. Pokémon appearing in five-star raids each day will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time for one day each on the following schedule. Origin Forme Dialga and Origin Forme Palkia caught after raids during this event will have a chance of knowing their signature Adventure Effect moves.

Three-Star Raids: Weepinbell, Haunter, Flaaffy, Charjabug
Five-Star Raids: Tuesday, November 19 - Nihilego
Five-Star Raids: Wednesday, November 20 - Tapu Koko
Five-Star Raids: Thursday, November 21 - Origin Forme Dialga **
Five-Star Raids: Friday, November 22 - Origin Forme Palkia **

**All Trainers will have a chance at encountering these Pokémon with their signature attacks.
: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Max Battles

Get ready for Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global! Dynamax Drilbur and Dynamax Excadrill will make for strong choices against Dynamax Toxtricity and Gigantamax Toxtricity during the event

The following Pokémon will appear in Max Battles: Drilbur

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

Event Bonuses

The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from Monday, November 18, to Thursday, November 21, 2024. There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Friday, November 22, to Sunday, November 24, 2024. On Monday, November 18, there will be an increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Max Battles when challenging Dynamax Drilbur.

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 10 km Eggs. This is in addition to the Pokémon normally available in those Eggs for this Season.

10 km Eggs: Toxel

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

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete Collection Challenges focused on catching Pokémon to receive encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Field Research Task Rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete the tasks to earn items, Toxel Candy, Toxel Candy XL, Stardust, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Max Monday

Monday, November 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time

For one hour every Monday evening, a different featured Dynamax Pokémon will take over all Power Spots in Max Battles.

The following Pokémon will appear in Max Battles: Drilbur

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

Event Bonuses

As part of the Into the Wild event, Trainers will enjoy the following bonuses during this Max Monday. Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Max Battles when challenging Dynamax Drilbur.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/into-the-wild-2024/