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Time to battle like the Top Champion of Paldea. Pokémon GO Battle Weekend takes place from Saturday, October 7th, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8th, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time. Battle your way through the GO Battle League and earn heaps of rewards.

Battle like the Top Champion of Paldea!

Trainers,
Are you ready to battle like the Top Champion from Paldea? Because another GO Battle Weekend is almost here!

GO Battle Weekends are special events where Trainers can participate in more battles than usual. This GO Battle Weekend is inspired by Geeta, Top Champion of the Pokémon League in the Paldea region from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games on Nintendo Switch!

Get ready to show your epic battling strategies, Trainers. Let’s GO!

GO Battle Weekend: Geeta

Saturday, October 7, from 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

Icon: 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include the end-of-set rewards and will not stack with the 3× Stardust bonus from Master League rotation weeks.)
Icon: 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 each day.
Icon: Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the Geeta-Style Gloves avatar item.
Icon: A ticket for battle-themed Timed Research awarding Stardust, Rare Candy XL, and one Star Piece will be available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*

*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.

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, October 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time.

*Please note that this Timed Research Ticket will only be available in the in-game shop from Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time. To receive the Timed Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Active leagues

The following leagues will be active.

  • Great League
  • Ultra League
  • Master League

Reward changes during GO Battle Weekend: Geeta

During GO Battle Weekend: Geeta, the following changes will be made to the GO Battle League premium track.

  • Guaranteed Rare Candy XL for Trainers level 31 and up for their second win in a set.
  • Guaranteed Rare Candy for Trainers level 30 and below for their second win in a set.
  • Increased Stardust rewards compared to the basic reward track.
  • The order of premium track rewards will be rearranged.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-battle-weekend-geeta
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The hardworking Muscular Pokémon, Timburr, will appear more frequently in the wild on October 15th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the October 2023 Pokémon Community Day.

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

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October 2023 Community Day: Timburr

Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Timburr, the Muscular Pokémon, will be featured during October Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Timburr will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Timburr

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

Featured attack

Conkeldurr - Evolve Gurdurr (Timburr’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get a Conkeldurr that knows the Charged Attack Brutal Swing.
Brutal Swing - Trainer Battles: 65 power - Gyms and raids: 65 power

Community Day Special Research story – Muscle Memories

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Timburr Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Muscle Memories.
  • 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

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

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

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

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

Four-star Raid Battles

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

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Gurdurr

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

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

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

Field Research

October Community Day–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Timburr to earn rewards such as additional encounters with Timburr, Great Balls, Ultra Balls, and more!

Stickers

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You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-october-2023-timburr/
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Azurill Hatch Day will take place on September 30th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Azurill will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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Celebrate Hatch Day with Azurill! Azurill Hatch Day

Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Azurill will hatch much more frequently from 2 km eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Azurill!

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Azurill Shiny Icon

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

Event Bonuses

image You'll have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Azurill!
image 2× Candy from hatching Eggs.
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image 2 km Eggs will drop much more frequently from PokéStops.

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete the tasks to earn Stardust, Berries, Poké Balls, and XP.

Timed Research

Event-exclusive Timed Research awarding a Super Incubator and XP will be available at no cost! Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/azurill-hatch-day/
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Niantic has announced the Out to Play event which players can encounter Shiny Hisuian Growlithe for the first time. The event takes place from Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 2nd, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Adventure Awaits during the Out to Play event!

Trainers,
Get ready to adventure and explore your favorite Routes during the new Out to Play event in Pokémon GO! Enjoy event bonuses and featured Pokémon encounters, and read on to learn more about the updates in store for Routes. Plus, for the first time, Trainers around the world will be able to encounter Shiny Hisuian Growlithe—if they’re lucky!

Out to Play

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Psyduck Shiny Icon, Growlithe Shiny Icon, Onix Shiny Icon, Eevee Shiny Icon, Feebas Shiny Icon, Woobat Shiny Icon, Pawmi
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Arcanine

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km and 7 km Eggs, in addition to the Pokémon that currently hatch from those Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Hisuian Growlithe—if you’re lucky!

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Hisuian Growlithe Shiny Icon

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

Event bonuses

Shiny Icon Kecleon will be appearing more frequently at PokéStops.
Shiny Icon 3× XP for completing a Route.
Shiny Icon Earn Buddy Candy faster while exploring Routes with your buddy.

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! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Hisuian Growlithe—if you’re lucky!

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Hisuian Growlithe Shiny Icon, Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Qwilfish, Pawmi

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

Out to Play: Timed Research

Free event-exclusive Timed Research focused on Routes and exploring your surroundings will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items, Stardust, and encounters with Hisuian Growlithe!

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Hisuian Growlithe Shiny Icon

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

Tails of Adventure: Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access additional event-exclusive Timed Research.

Complete the event-themed research tasks to receive the following.

  • Six encounters with Hisuian Growlithe
  • Five encounters with Growlithe
  • Two Incubators
  • One Super Incubator

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 2, 2023, at 8:00 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.

The ticket for this Timed Research will only be available in the in-game shop until October 1, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Event bundles

There’ll be a Voyager Box available during this event for 1,990 PokéCoins, featuring ten Super Incubators, twelve Incubators, and two Poffins. Check it out in the in-game shop while you can!

Pokémon GO Web Store Ultra Hatch Box bundle

Trying to hatch as many Hisuian Growlithe as possible? Stock up on extra Super Incubators and get ready for the Out to Play event with the Ultra Hatch Box, only available on the Pokémon GO Web Store.

If you want the best deals on items, the web store offers special discounts and event boxes, so check back regularly to see what new items and surprises may be in store!

PokéStop Showcases

During the Out to Play event, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter Growlithe and Hisuian Growlithe!

New avatar items

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To celebrate the Out to Play event, the Hisuian Growlithe Wig will be available to purchase in the in-game shop for 200 PokéCoins during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends.

Route updates

We hope that Trainers are enjoying Routes and exploring their surroundings in brand new ways!
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We’ve continued to make improvements to this feature since its launch. Here are some of the updates Trainers can enjoy right now!

  • Increased Route availability across the globe.
  • A lower level requirement for Trainers to create Routes.
  • Several quality of life improvements, including seeing more Routes listed in the Nearby menu, directional arrows on Routes, and a running count of the Zygarde Cells you’ve collected in the Zygarde Cube details.

In the future, Trainers can expect Routes to continue springing up around the world as more are approved. In addition, you can look forward to the following changes.
  • More Trainers will be able to create Routes.
  • Trainers will be able to find Zygarde Cells more often while exploring Routes.
  • A new notification will be available to inform Trainers when there are Routes nearby.
  • Various quality of life improvements.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/out-to-play-september-2023
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No need to read our minds, the Psychic Spectacular is back and better than ever! Join your fellow Trainers and catch Psychic-type Pokémon from September 20th to September 24th, 2023 in Pokémon GO.

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The Psychic Spectacular Event is Back!

Trainers,
You read our minds! The Psychic Spectacular event is back with new Timed Research, Collection Challenges, raids, and more!

Psychic Spectacular

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

Increased XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Curveball Throws.

Timed Research

Psychic Spectacular Timed Research focused on Curveball Throws will be available at no cost throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with Solosis.

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Solosis

Shiny Icon For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Solosis—if you’re lucky!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Solosis

Abra Shiny Icon, Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Drowzee Shiny Icon, Exeggcute Shiny Icon, Girafarig Shiny Icon, Ralts Shiny Icon, Meditite Shiny Icon, Spoink Shiny Icon, Gothita, Solosis Shiny Icon, Elgyem Shiny Icon
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Galarian Ponyta Shiny Icon, Galarian Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Bronzor Shiny Icon

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

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Solosis

One-Star Raids: Unown P, Unown S, Unown I, Espurr Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu Shiny Icon, Galarian Mr. Mime Shiny Icon, Hisuian Braviary Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids (September 1 – September 8): Genesect (Burn Drive) until September 23 at 10:00 a.m. Shiny Icon, Raikou^ Shiny Icon, Entei^ Shiny Icon, Suicune^ Shiny Icon
Mega Raids: Mega Gardevoir Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^Raikou, Entei, and Suicune will be in five-star raids starting on September 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs. Solosis hatched from Eggs will have a greater chance of being a Shiny Pokémon than Solosis found in the wild

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Solosis

Smoochum Shiny Icon, Wynaut Shiny Icon, Chingling Shiny Icon, Solosis Shiny Icon

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

Field Research task encounters

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

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Solosis

Kadabra, Galarian Slowpoke Shiny Icon, Wobbuffet Shiny Icon, Metang, Solosis Shiny Icon, Inkay Shiny Icon
Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham

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

Collection Challenge

Psychic Spectacular Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Psychic Spectacular Collection Challenges to receive Mega Energy for certain Psychic-type Pokémon, Stardust, and XP.

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops during the Psychic Spectacular event where you can enter Spoink!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/psychic-spectacular-2023/
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As announced in the Discover Pokémon Together: Oddish article, Niantic has revealed the full details for the Oddish Research Day which takes place on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO.

Celebrate Oddish with a Research Day!

Trainers,
Keep your eyes peeled for rustling leaves—we’re excited to announce a new Research Day featuring Oddish! Collect those Field Research tasks and see how many Oddish you can encounter!

Oddish Research Day

Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter Oddish!

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Oddish Shiny Icon

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

Event Bonuses

  • 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
  • Increased chance of finding XXS or XXL Oddish.
  • Wild Oddish may be holding a Sun Stone.
  • Increased chance of encountering Shiny Oddish.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Paras Shiny Icon, Venonat Shiny Icon, Bellsprout Shiny Icon, Shroomish Shiny Icon, Roselia Shiny Icon, Cacnea Shiny Icon, Foongus Shiny Icon, Bounsweet

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

PokéStop Showcases

During Oddish Research Day, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter Oddish!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/oddish-research-day-2023
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Grubbin, the Larva Pokémon, is making its Pokémon GO Community Day debut! Can anyone guess how much Grubbin weighs? It may surprise you. The Pokémon GO September 2023 Community Day takes place on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

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

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September 2023 Community Day: Grubbin

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Grubbin, the Larva Pokémon, will be featured during September Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Grubbin will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Froakie

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

Featured attack

Vikavolt - Evolve Charjabug (Grubbin’s Evolution) while near a Magnetic Lure during the event or up to 5 hours afterward to get a Vikavolt that knows the Fast Attack Volt Switch. Grubbin that evolve into Charjabug during that period will also know Volt Switch!
Volt Switch - Trainer Battles: 12 power / Gyms and raids: 14 power

Community Day Special Research story – Plugging Along

  • For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Grubbin Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Plugging Along.
  • 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

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

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

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time

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

Four-star Raid Battles

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

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Charjabug

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

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

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

Timed Research

Timed Research awarding one Magnetic Lure will be available between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time.

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Grubbin Community Day!

Stickers

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-september-2023-grubbin/
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It’s time to celebrate! Thanks to your efforts during Pokémon GO Fest 2023, players have activated a new event—Ultra Unlock: Paldea! Step into this new adventure from September 10th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to September 15th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ultra Unlock: Paldea! Continue your adventure with even more Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region!

Congratulations, Trainers! Thanks to your efforts during Pokémon GO Fest 2023, you’ve not only earned Ultra Unlock bonuses for the event celebrating the arrival of Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region, A Paldean Adventure, but you’ve also activated a whole new event—Ultra Unlock: Paldea!

Get ready to celebrate the start of a new adventure with even more new Pokémon debuts!

Ultra Unlock: Paldea

Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, September 15, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Time to celebrate—the following Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokémon GO debuts! And not only is Bombirdier making its Pokémon GO debut, you may even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!

Pokémon

Nymble, Lokix, Pawmi, Pawmo, Pawmot, Bombirdier Shiny Icon, Frigibax, Arctibax, Baxcalibur

  • You can use 50 Nymble Candy to evolve Nymble into Lokix.
  • You can use 25 Pawmi Candy to evolve Pawmi into Pawmo, and 100 Pawmi Candy to evolve Pawmo into Pawmot after you explore 25 km with Pawmo as your buddy.
  • You can use 25 Frigibax Candy to evolve Frigibax into Arctibax, and 100 Frigibax Candy to evolve Arctibax into Baxcalibur.
Following the conclusion of this event…

  • Frigibax will be available to hatch from 10 km Eggs.

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

Ultra Unlock bonus: Unown will appear globally!

The following Pokémon will appear globally in raids!

Pokémon

Unown A Shiny Icon, Unown D Shiny Icon, Unown E Shiny Icon, Unown L Shiny Icon, Unown P Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Ultra Unlock bonus: Timed Research

The Timed Research featuring encounters with Lechonk from A Paldean Adventure will be extended through the end of Ultra Unlock: Paldea.

And not only is Lechonk making its Pokémon GO debut, you may even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!

Pokémon
Lechonk

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

Ultra Unlock: Paldea event bonuses

Icon Roaming Form Gimmighoul won’t appear at Golden PokéStops if a Golden Lure Module wasn’t used, but treasure-hunting Trainers may still find Gimmighoul Coins when they spin the PokéStop!

PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module.
Icon: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

Paid Timed Research: I’ve Got Your Back

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

Complete the event-themed research tasks to receive the following.

  • Two encounters with Pawmi
  • Pawmi Backpack avatar item*
  • Three Rare Candy
  • One Incubator
  • 10 Silver Pinap Berries
  • 921 Stardust
  • 9210 XP

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, September 15, 2023, at 8:00 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.

The ticket for this Timed Research will only be available in the in-game shop until September 14, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

*By completing this Timed Research, you will receive the Pawmi Backpack avatar item before it arrives in the shop. The Pawmi Backpack avatar item will also be available to purchase in the in-game shop after the event ends.

PokéStop Showcases

During Ultra Unlock: Paldea, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter Pawmi or Nymble!

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!

Pokémon
Pawmi

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ultra-unlock-paldea/
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Get ready for adventure! Pokémon GO is celebrating the arrival of Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region with a new event, A Paldean Adventure, from September 5th to 10th, 2023. Encounter Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and other Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region in Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound! Grab your friends and get ready to celebrate the start of a new adventure with more bonuses and more Pokémon making their Pokémon GO debuts!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon from the Paldea Region Make Their Pokémon GO Debuts!


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

Embark on an adventure with Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region!

Trainers,
Adventures abound with a new Season in Pokémon GO as Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region make their debuts!

Thanks to your efforts during Pokémon GO Fest 2023, you’ve also earned Ultra Unlock bonuses for a new event: A Paldean Adventure!

Grab your friends and get ready to make memories while celebrating the start of new adventures with more bonuses and Pokémon making their Pokémon GO debuts!

A Paldean Adventure

Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Time to celebrate—the following Pokémon first discovered in the Paldea region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Pokémon

Sprigatito, Floragato, Floragato, Meowscarada, Fuecoco, Crocalor, Skeledirge, Quaxly, Quaxwell, Quaquaval, Lechonk Shiny Icon, Oinkologne, Oinkologne
  • You can use 25 Sprigatito Candy to evolve Sprigatito into Floragato, and 100 Sprigatito Candy to evolve Floragato into Meowscarada.
  • You can use 25 Fuecoco Candy to evolve Fuecoco into Crocalor, and 100 Fuecoco Candy to evolve Crocalor into Skeledirge.
  • You can use 25 Quaxly Candy to evolve Quaxly into Quaxwell, and 100 Quaxly Candy to evolve Quaxwell into Quaquaval.
  • You can use 50 Lechonk Candy to evolve Lechonk into Oinkologne.

After the event ends, Trainers can look forward to the following.
*Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly may hatch from 5 km Eggs.
*Lechonk may hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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

Ultra Unlock bonus: Unown will appear globally!

The following Pokémon will appear globally in raids!

Pokémon

Unown A Shiny Icon, Unown D Shiny Icon, Unown E Shiny Icon, Unown L Shiny Icon, Unown P Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Ultra Unlock bonus: Timed Research

Timed Research featuring encounters with Lechonk will be available throughout the event! And not only is Lechonk making its Pokémon GO debut, you may even encounter a Shiny one—if you’re lucky!

Pokémon
Lechonk Shiny Icon

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

Ultra Unlock: A Paldean Adventure event bonuses

Icon Roaming Form Gimmighoul won’t appear at Golden PokéStops if a Golden Lure Module wasn’t used, but treasure-hunting Trainers may still find Gimmighoul Coins when they spin the PokéStop!

PokéStops may turn gold without a Golden Lure Module.
Icon: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
Icon: 4× Stardust for catching Pokémon.

PokéStop Showcases

During this event, be on the lookout for Showcases at select PokéStops where you can enter your chonkiest Lechonk!

Event bonuses

The following Pokémon are more likely to appear as Shiny Pokémon during the event!

Pokémon

Hoppip Shiny Icon, Houndour Shiny Icon, Buizel Shiny Icon, Fletchling Shiny Icon

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

Adventures Abound Special Research

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Choose your Paldean partner Pokémon! A new Special Research story with branching paths is available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound, you’ll be able to adventure together and bond with your chosen partner Pokémon.

You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Pokémon

Hoppip Shiny Icon, Houndour Shiny Icon, Buizel Shiny Icon, Fletchling Shiny Icon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk Shiny Icon

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids..

Pokémon

One-Star Raids: Unown A Shiny Icon, Unown D Shiny Icon, Unown E Shiny Icon, Unown L Shiny Icon, Unown P Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Machamp, Camerupt, Metagross, Turtonator Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids (September 1 – September 8): Northern Hemisphere: Kartana, Southern Hemisphere: Celesteela
Five-Star Raids (September 8 – September 16)^: Southern Hemisphere: Kartana, Northern Hemisphere: Celesteela
Mega Raids: Mega Manectric

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^In a rare occurrence, Celesteela and Kartana will temporarily appear in different parts of the world!

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.

Pokémon

Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: 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!

Pokémon

Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk Shiny Icon

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

New avatar items

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To celebrate the launch of The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask DLC for the Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet games on Nintendo Switch, new avatar items inspired by the main characters will be available to all Trainers starting on September 13, 2023!

Paldea Set (Kitakami)
Paldea Backpack (Kitakami)
Paldea Sandals (Kitakami)

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/paldea-region-launch/
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Are you ready, Charmander fans? Charmander’s the star of the September 2023 Community Day Classic on September 2nd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

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September 2023 Community Day Classic: Charmander

Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Charmander, the Lizard Pokémon, will be featured during September Community Day Classic!

Featured Pokémon

Charmander will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Charmander

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

Featured attack

Charizard - Evolve Charmeleon (Charmander’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get Charizard that knows the Fast Attack Dragon Breath and the Charged Attack Blast Burn.
Dragon Breath - Trainer Battles: 4 power / Gyms and raids: 6 power
Blast Burn - Trainer Battles: 110 power / Gyms and raids: 110 power

Field Research

Community Day Classic–themed Field Research will be available! Catch Charmander to earn rewards, such as additional encounters with Charmander, Stardust, Great Balls, Charizard Mega Energy, and more!

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Charmander

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

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 Charmander 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

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

Timed Research

Timed Research awarding Charizard Mega Energy and XP will be available from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Pokéstop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Charmander Community Day Classic!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/community-day-classic-charmander-september-2023/