Trainers, it’s the season for friendships to bloom! Wonder Ticket Part 2 brings Timed Research that leads to encounters with Eevee and friends, and even more premium items!

Continue your journey through World of Wonders with the Wonder Ticket Part 2, and experience wonders with Eevee and friends!

Trainers,
Starting April 1, 2024, Trainers who purchase or already possess the Wonder Ticket can access Part 2 of their unique World of Wonders experience. This month, research Pokémon diversity with a cherry blossom–adorned Eevee and all its Evolutions!

The Wonder Ticket opens a world of opportunities with three sets of Timed Research, which leads to Seasonally-themed Pokémon encounters, premium items, and a new avatar item!

Each part of the Wonder Ticket will be revealed at the start of each month throughout World of Wonders. Trainers will be able to access all Timed Research regardless of when they make the purchase during the Season. You’ll have until the following Season to complete the Timed Research tasks, so you can spring into action at any point during World of Wonders without missing out on any part of the Wonder Ticket experience!

Trainers can claim their rewards for completing the Wonder Ticket Timed Research tasks at any point until June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

The Wonder Ticket will be available for purchase until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time, so you have plenty of time to embark on this wonderful journey!

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

The Wonder Ticket

Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, June 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

For US$9.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access three Timed Research opportunities throughout Pokémon GO: World of Wonders.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Friday, June 14, 2024, 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 Wonder Ticket will be available in the in-game shop until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

The Wonder Ticket Part 2

Experience the wonders of Eevee and its Evolutions! Complete Timed Research tasks to receive these rewards.

• Encounters with the following Pokémon:
  • Eevee adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Vaporeon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Jolteon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Flareon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Espeon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Umbreon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Leafeon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Glaceon adorned with cherry blossoms
  • Sylveon adorned with cherry blossoms
• 1 Lucky Egg
• 1 Poffin
• 1 Incense
• 2 Charged TMs
• 1 Premium Battle Pass
• 3 Silver Pinap Berries
• 1 Star Piece
• And more

Stay tuned for more details about Wonder Ticket Part 3, included in your purchase, coming soon!

The Wonder Ticket Part 1

Celebrate the emergence of Poipole, the Poison Pin Pokémon, with a new avatar item and additional Timed Research rewards. Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

• Poipole Helmet
• Encounters with Pokémon
• 1 Premium Battle Pass
• 1 Lucky Egg
• 1 Incense
• 1 Star Piece
• And more

Stay tuned for more details about Wonder Ticket Part 3, included in your purchase, coming soon!

Web store bonuses: Wonder Ticket

Trainers will receive two bonus Premium Battle Passes if they purchase the Wonder Ticket via the web store!

Link

Please note that purchases are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

The Wonder Ticket will be available on the web store until June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/the-wonder-ticket-part-2-eevee-evolutions

Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO London Games Festival 2024 which will take place from March 29th, 2024 to April 15, 2024.

Join us for the London Games Festival 2024!

Trainers,
You’re invited to the London Games Festival 2024! This year celebrates the 9th anniversary of the city-wide event, where players from across the country can connect with fellow enthusiasts, meet industry pioneers and explore different gaming events.

From March 29 to April 15, 2024 we’re celebrating the London Games Festival! This means we’ve got some exciting IRL gameplay and bonuses for you and an offer you don’t want to miss!

In-game offer

50% off our special bundle offer:
2 Incense, 2 Super Incubators and 2 Lucky Eggs for just 320 coins!
This offer is for all UK & Ireland players, so you can take advantage even if you can’t attend the festival.
In London for those dates? Take part in-person for the IRL gameplay and head to Battersea Power Station to get involved. You’ll be able to unlock these event-exclusive extras and rewards:

Field Research:

Send 5 Gifts and attach a Sticker to Each - Reward: Pokémon Encounter
Earn 6 Hearts with your Buddy - Reward: Pokémon Encounter
Catch 10 Pokémon - Reward: Pokémon Encounter

Timed Research (Me, You, and Pikachu!):

Make a new friend - Reward: 1000 Stardust
Trade a Pokémon - Reward: 1000 Experience
Completion: Pokémon encounter, Red Party Hat Pikachu
Take a snapshot of your Buddy - Reward: 20 Pikachu Candy
Completion: 1 Incense, 1 Lure

Lures:

3 hr Lure duration (not including Golden Lure)
Lures have a chance of attracting Unown L (*Note: Unown shiny NOT enabled)

Other Bonuses:

2x Buddy assist chance
1/2 Stardust cost for trades

We can’t wait to see you there!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/london-games-festival/

Niantic has showcased 7 locations that players of Pokémon GO should check out for Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Madrid.

YouTube Clip - Join us at Pokémon GO Fest 2024 in Madrid!

Spain is calling for Pokémon GO Fest 2024... Time to plan your weekend trip to Madrid from June 14th to 16th, 2024️... Let your best Pokémon GO friend know right away and start preparing your adventure.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h2M3Adp8B4

Top 7 Madrid Highlights for Your Pokémon GO Fest Summer

Trainers,
The search for your summer holiday destination is over! Madrid’s summer scene is hotter than ever, and it’s time to find out why it’s been chosen for our biggest event of the year: Pokémon GO Fest 2024! From art marvels to green escapes, Spain’s capital has really got it all:

The Prado Museum: Lose yourself in art’s embrace at the Prado Museum, home to masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez. Take a photo of your Buddy with Mona Lisa’s cousin!

Parque del Retiro: Beat the heat at Retiro Park, following our in-game Routes to Madrid’s chill-out paradise. Rent a rowboat, catch a yoga class, or just relax under the Spanish sun – don’t forget the suncream!

Puerta del Sol: Have your fill of monuments and statues in Madrid’s hub, where history meets hustle and there could be some special Pokémon hiding! Marvel at Tío Pepe’s sign, munch on churros, and snap a selfie with “Kilometre Zero” at the very centre of Madrid – it’s a must!

Parque Juan Carlos I & Pokémon GO Fest 2024 Explore Madrid’s hidden gem park, home of Pokémon GO Fest 2024. Attend our biggest event of the year, bike along paths and admire Palacio de Cristal! Don’t miss your chance to come together and adventure with thousands of other Trainers and take advantage of special bonuses, exclusive gameplay and much, much more!

Plaza Mayor: Feel the pulse of Madrid at Plaza Mayor, bursting with charm and charisma — how many Eggs can you hatch walking around with the 1/2 Hatch Distance event bonus? Take the opportunity to indulge in tapas, marvel at King Philip III’s statue and dance the night away!

Gran Via: This bustling avenue offers a mix of shops, theatres and landmarks, providing visitors with a taste of Madrid’s unique character and ambiance. Stroll along its vibrant streets and soak up sunlight on a rooftop in this iconic part of the city.

El Rastro Market: Immerse yourself in Madrid’s vibrant street life at El Rastro Market, the city’s largest open-air flea market. Browse through stalls overflowing with treasures, from antiques and souvenirs to handmade crafts and vintage clothing. Did Eevee and Pikachu get their moon crowns here? We don’t know, but you could encounter them both wearing them at any time! With live music, street performers and a bustling atmosphere, El Rastro captures the essence of Madrid’s eclectic spirit.

With its vibrant culture and endless adventures, Madrid is the ultimate summer escape. So, plan your itinerary, get ready to soak up the Spanish sun and if you haven’t already, get your ticket to Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Madrid!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-fest-madrid-summer/

Trainers, keep your eyes on the size during Pokémon GO’s Sizeable Surprises event! From Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. local time, enjoy some Sizeable Surprises in Pokémon GO!

Sizeable Surprises

Thursday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

• 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.*
• Increased chance to encounter XXS and XXL Pokémon in the wild.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Wailmer!

**This bonus will not stack with the Catch XP bonus for April Community Day Classic.

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 Wimpod—if you’re lucky!

Diglett*
Mantine*
Wailmer*
Joltik*
Tynamo
Cutiefly*
Wimpod*
Cetoddle

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Onix*, Snorlax*

*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 Celesteela and Shiny Kartana—if you’re lucky!

One-Star Raids: Foongus*, Klink*, Espurr*, Tadbulb
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Exeggutor*, Galarian Weezing*, Gyarados*, Snorlax*
Five-Star Raids: Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere)*, Kartana (Northern Hemisphere)*
Mega Raids: Mega Charizard X*

*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!

Onix*
Snorlax*
Wailmer*
Tynamo
Cutiefly*
Wimpod*

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

Collection Challenges

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Razz Berries, Pinap Berries, XP, and encounters with Wimpod and Wailmer!

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/sizeable-surprises-2024/

Leap into this Community Day Classic with a headstrong Bagon on Sunday, April 7, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO!

April 2024 Community Day Classic: Bagon

Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Bagon will appear more frequently in the wild.
*If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!

Featured attack

Evolve Shelgon (Bagon’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get a Salamence that knows the Charged Attack Outrage.

Outrage - Trainer Battles: 110 power. Gyms and raids: 110 power

Community Day Special Research story

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Bagon 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

• 3× XP for catching Pokémon.
• 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 Bagon to earn rewards, such as additional encounters with Bagon, Stardust, Great Balls, and more!

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Bundle

A Community Day Classic Box featuring 120 Ultra Balls, 15 Silver Pinap Berries, six Incubators, and one Incense will be available on the Pokémon GO Web Store during the event for US$9.99.

Event Bundles

Two 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/mcdonalds-india/

Niantic has announced that they have partnered with McDonald’s India to have Sponsored PokéStops and Gyms at participating McDonald’s restaurant in West and South India.

Catch Pokémon at a McDonald’s restaurant near you!

Trainers,
We are excited to announce a partnership between Pokémon GO and McDonald’s India (West and South)!

As part of this collaboration, Trainers will be able to interact with Sponsored PokéStops and Gyms when they visit McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India.

In addition, you’ll be able to enjoy special offers—both in-game and at all McDonald’s India (West and South) restaurants! Make sure to visit the nearest McDonald’s restaurant in these regions to interact with Sponsored PokéStops and Gyms and take advantage of these exciting offers.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mcdonalds-india/

Trainers, get ready to protect the world from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni—and rescue Shadow Groudon and Shadow Mewtwo during the World of Wonders: Taken Over event in Pokémon GO!

Protect the world from Team GO Rocket and Giovanni—and rescue Shadow Groudon and Shadow Mewtwo during World of Wonders: Taken Over!

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Save Shadow Groudon!

A new Special Research story will be available at the beginning of this event. Progress through it to receive a Super Rocket Radar and chase down Giovanni!

• Shadow Groudon

You can claim this Special Research up to the end of Pokémon GO: World of Wonders on June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

Save Shadow Mewtwo!

Shadow Mewtwo will return to Pokémon GO in Shadow Raids. Shadow Mewtwo will appear in five-star Shadow Raids from Saturday, March 30, 2024, to Sunday, March 31, 2024, local time. Shadow Raikou will not appear during the event.

Five-Star Shadow Raids: Shadow Mewtwo*

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 12 km Eggs. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to hatch Shiny Sandile—if you’re lucky!

• Larvitar*
• Sandile*
• Pawniard*
• Vullaby*
• Deino*
• Pancham*
• Salandit
• Varoom

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

Event bonuses

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

Shadow Pokémon

Team GO Rocket Grunts—as well as their leaders Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo—are using different Shadow Pokémon. In addition, Team GO Rocket has also turned the following Pokémon into Shadow Pokémon. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts to save them! Also, Pokémon rescued from Team GO Rocket Grunts may be Shiny Pokémon—if you’re lucky.

• Shadow Pidgey
• Shadow Darumaka
• Shadow Gothita
• Shadow Solosis

Shadow Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in Shadow Raids! Gyms not under Team GO Rocket control may still host other raids.

One-Star Raids:

• Shadow Drowzee*
• Shadow Poliwag*
• Shadow Barboach
• Shadow Foongus

Three-Star Raids:

• Shadow Hitmontop
• Shadow Wobbuffet
• Shadow Sneasel*

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

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Field Research rewards include the following.

• Mysterious Components, Charged TMs, and Fast TMs.
• Encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

• Murkrow*
• Sableye*
• Purrloin*
• Scraggy*
• Inkay*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

• Zorua*
• Vullaby*
• Deino*

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

Timed Research

Event-themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Paid Timed Research

For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research focused on defeating Team GO Rocket Grunts.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

• Six Mysterious Components
• One Super Incubator
• One Rocket Radar
• An encounter with Pawniard

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 31, 2024, at 11:59 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 the Timed Research ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until March 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Pokémon GO Web Store Team GO Rocket Bundle

A Team GO Rocket Box will be available during the event for US$9.99, featuring seven Rocket Radars, seven Premium Battle Passes, seven Ultra Balls, and seven Silver Pinap Berries. Check it out in the Pokémon GO Web Store.

Event bundle

A Team GO Rocket Box will be available during this event. For 300 PokéCoins, you will get one Incubator, one Rocket Radar, and one Premium Battle Pass.

New avatar pose

The following avatar pose will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

Poké Ball Throw Pose


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/world-taken-over-by-TGR/

Trainers, get ready to swing into adventure in Pokémon GO! Encounter Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon, in an exclusive Special Research story—Rogue of the Jungle—during the Verdant Wonders event from March 21st, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to March 25th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Verdant Wonders

Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Rogue of the Jungle returns!

For US$7.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to pick up the exclusive Special Research story, Rogue of the Jungle, during the Verdant Wonders event.*

Tickets will be available to purchase this Special Research story leading to an encounter with Zarude from Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Ticket holders will gain access to the Special Research story during the Verdant Wonders event. To receive the Special Research, you must open Pokémon GO at some point between Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, March 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time. After you’ve received the Special Research, you can complete it at any time.

Trainers will be able to encounter Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon, upon completing the Special Research story!


Other Special Research rewards include the following.
Two Premium Battle Passes
Six Silver Pinap Berries
Five Rare Candies
One Incense
Various Dark-type and Grass-type Pokémon encounters
And more!

Increased Incense encounters

For ticket holders, the following Pokémon will appear more frequently when Trainers use Incense (excluding Daily Adventure Incense) during the event.

• Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
• Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas

If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.

Panpour*
Pansage*
Pansear*
Cutiefly*
Red Flower Flabébé*
Blue Flower Flabébé*
Yellow Flower Flabébé*
Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Zorua*

Some Trainers may even encounter the following!
White Flower Flabébé*
Orange Flower Flabébé*

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

And 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. Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.
*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.

Pokémon debuts

New costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!

Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Whimsicott wearing a flower crown*

^You can use 50 Cottonee Candy and a Sun Stone to evolve Cottonee wearing a flower crown into Whimsicott wearing a flower crown.

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 Flabébé—if you’re lucky!

• Red Flower Flabébé: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• Blue Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region
• Yellow Flower Flabébé: Appearing in the Americas

If you’re lucky, you might encounter White Flower Flabébé and Orange Flower Flabébé, no matter what region you’re in.

Bulbasaur*
Oddish*
Tangela*
Hoppip*
Poochyena*
Nuzleaf
Shroomish*
Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Red Flower Flabébé*
Blue Flower Flabébé*
Yellow Flower Flabébé*
Cutiefly*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

Pansage*
Pansear*
Panpour*
Zorua*
White Flower Flabébé*
Orange Flower Flabébé*

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

Field Research task encounters

Verdant Wonders–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

Vulpix*
Poliwag*
Marill*
Slugma*
Cottonee wearing a flower crown*
Pansage*
Pansear*
Panpour*

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

Collection Challenges

Verdant Wonders–themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenge to receive Stardust, XP, and an encounter with Cottonee wearing a flower crown!

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/verdant-wonders-2024?hl=en

Participate in Weather Week–themed Field Research tasks for the opportunity to encounter various Castform—regardless of the weather—from Thursday, March 14th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. local time!

Weather Week

Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 18, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

• Catch Pokémon with Weather Boost to earn extra Stardust.
• 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Castform!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild in the following weather conditions. Additionally, Castform will appear more frequently in the wild throughout the event in their respective weather conditions.

Sunny: Cacnea*
Rainy: Lotad*
Snow: Snover*
Partly Cloudy: Roggenrola*
Cloudy: Spritzee*
Windy: Swablu*
Fog: Gastly*

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild, regardless of the weather conditions.

• Paras*
• Drifloon*
• Helioptile*
• Amaura*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Lickitung*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids: Poliwhirl, Gastly*, Hippopotas*, Amaura*
Three-Star Raids: Charizard*, Lickitung*, Drampa*
Five-Star Raids: Regice*
Mega Raids: Mega Tyranitar*

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

Field Research task encounters

Weather Week–themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks, regardless of weather conditions!

• Paras*
• Castform (Normal)*
• Castform (Sunny)*
• Castform (Rainy)*
• Drifloon*
• Helioptile*
• Amaura*

Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Castform (Snowy)*

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

Collection Challenges

Weather Week–themed Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Collection Challenges to receive Stardust and an Incense.

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/weather-week-2024/

The titans of the Hoenn region are descending this month in upcoming Raid Days! Primal Kyogre is featured on March 17th, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, and Primal Groudon on March 23rd, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time!

Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon unleash the elements worldwide for new Raid Day events!

Raid Day: Primal Kyogre

Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Event bonuses

• Primal Kyogre will appear more frequently in raids!
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Kyogre.
• The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.

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.

These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 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, March 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.


Raid Day: Primal Groudon

Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time


Event bonuses

• Primal Groudon will appear more frequently in raids!
• Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
• Increased chance to encounter Shiny Groudon.
• The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 from Friday, March 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.

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.

These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.


• Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs
• Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid Battles
• 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 Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/kyogre-groudon-primal-raid-day-event/