Niantic has announced that Morelull and Shiinotic will make their Pokémon GO debuts in the Festival of Lights 2022 event that takes place from Friday, October 14th, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 17th, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Festival of Lights 2022: shine on with new Pokémon debuts and illuminating encounters

Trainers,
The Festival of Lights is a time to strengthen bonds with those around you—including your Pokémon! Celebrate with us by exploring and keeping an eye out for illuminating Pokémon, including Morelull as it makes its Pokémon GO debut!

What’s more, our research is showing that some Pokémon will glow at nighttime during this event, so make sure to encounter them in the wild while you can!

Festival of Lights

Friday, October 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 17, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Morelull and Shiinotic, the Illuminating Pokémon, will make their Pokémon GO debuts!


*You can use 50 Morelull Candy to evolve Morelull into Shiinotic.

Event bonuses

: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Chinchou!
: 2× XP for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: Incense activated during the event will last for two hours

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild


Pikachu , Vulpix , Magnemite , Chinchou , Litwick, Litleo , Helioptile, Dedenne, Morelull
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Galarian Ponyta , Togedemaru

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

Increased Incense encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense.


Alolan Geodude , Blitzle , Darumaka , Litwick, Dedenne, Morelull
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Galarian Ponyta , Galarian Darumaka

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Galarian Ponyta , Darumaka , Dedenne, Morelull
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu , Galarian Weezing, Mawile , Hisuian Braviary
Five-Star Raids: Xerneas
Mega Raids: Mega Manectric

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

Field Research task encounters

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


Galarian Ponyta , Electabuzz , Magmar , Chinchou , Blitzle , Dedenne, Morelull

Timed Research

Catch-focused Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research to earn the Sparkler Pose.

Stickers

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/festival-of-lights-2022/