Get your waders ready, Trainers as the Water Festival returns soon! With it comes the debuts of: Lapras wearing a scarf, Dewpider, and Araquanid!

Pokémon GO’s Water Festival returns for 2022 and brings the debuts of Lapras wearing a scarf, Dewpider, and Araquanid

Water Festival

Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, May 20, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time Pokémon debuts

Lapras wearing a scarf, Dewpider, and Araquanid make their debuts in Pokémon GO!



: If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
* You can use 50 Dewpider Candy to evolve Dewpider into Araquanid.

Shiny Binacle

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Binacle!


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

Global Challenge

Available from Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT –7), to Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 1:00 a.m. PDT (GMT –7)

A Global Challenge will be happening throughout the Water Festival event! Work with other Trainers around the world to catch a wave of Water-type Pokémon to earn a bonus for everyone!

Global Challenge: Catch 600,000,000 Water-type Pokémon

Global Challenge bonus reward: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon

Season of Alola Special Research: Poni Island Special Research

The Season of Alola’s fourth Special Research story will be available on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on catching Pokémon will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research to earn 50 Gyarados Mega Energy, 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and encounters with Lapras wearing a scarf and Dewpider.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Tentacool , Slowpoke , Goldeen , Staryu , Magikarp , Marill , Lotad , Surskit, Carvanha , Wailmer , Tympole , Binacle , Dewpider
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Poliwhirl, Mantine , Alomomola

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


One-Star Raids: Qwilfish , Wailmer , Spritzee, Helioptile, Rockruff
Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu , Lapras wearing a scarf , Feraligatr, Azumarill, Ludicolo
Five-Star Raids: Tapu Fini
Mega Raids: Mega Blastoise

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

Eggs

7km Eggs The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.


Psyduck , Azurill , Mantyke, Mudkip , Feebas , Binacle , Staryu , Clamperl

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

Field Research task encounters

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


Magikarp , Carvanha , Wailmer , Luvdisc , Binacle , Dewpider
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Lapras wearing a scarf , Marill

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

Complete certain Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy for the following Pokémon.
Blastoise Mega Energy, Gyarados Mega Energy

Event bonuses

: Rainy Lure Modules activated during the event will last for two hours.
: 2× Candy from hatching Eggs.
: Increased Candy XL from hatching Eggs.

New avatar items

Celebrate the Water Festival with wonderful new avatar items! You can snag them from the in-game shop during the event—but don’t worry, they’ll be available after the event ends, too!


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/water-festival-2022/

Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin are now on sale! Get ready to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin, challenge exciting raids, and explore unique habitats!

Tickets to Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin are on sale now!

Trainers,
The wait is over—in-person Pokémon GO Fest events are back, and the first stop is Berlin, Germany! From Friday, July 1, 2022, to Sunday, July 3, 2022, Britzer Garten will host a special Pokémon GO experience complete with unique features, giveaways, and more. Come celebrate with your fellow Trainers in the heart of Europe!

General admission tickets are on sale now for €24.99** (including applicable taxes), and early access tickets are on sale for €32.13** (including applicable taxes). Tickets are limited and will be available for purchase while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. Trainers who purchase a ticket to Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin will be able to enjoy the following highlights in Britzer Garten.

• Explore Britzer Garten to complete event-exclusive Special Research and encounter Sky Forme Shaymin.
• Enjoy event-themed Field Research tasks.
• Shiny Pansear and Shiny Foongus will make their Pokémon GO debuts during the event. If you’re lucky, you may encounter one!
• A special version of the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 T-shirt will be available exclusively at this and other in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2022 events.
• Meet your favorite creators at our autograph sessions!
• Explore four real-world habitats—two of which are unique to the Berlin event—and make exciting Pokémon discoveries. Each habitat will have its own Collection Challenge! You can encounter the following Pokémon in each habitat.

• Electric Garden: Hisuian Voltorb, Combee, Foongus, Helioptile, and more.
• Windy Coast: Feebas, Clamperl, Panpour, Woobat, and more.
• Living Meadow: Galarian Ponyta, Scyther, Yanma, Pansage, and more.
• Molten Rocks: Cranidos, Pansear, Roggenrola, Darumaka, and more.

• Make up to six Special Trades, and enjoy a reduced Stardust cost for every trade made during event hours. Be sure to visit the Trading Post to meet and trade with Trainers at the event!
• Test yourself against other Trainers at the Battle Ground!
• Take a snapshot at the event for a surprise!
• Have fun catching Pokémon and meeting your fellow Trainers!

All Trainers in Berlin will have access to special Pokémon GO Fest 2022 raids—including Cresselia and Darkrai in five-star raids—during Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin from Friday, July 1, 2022, to Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Tickets
Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin tickets are available now! You can choose from the following ticket options. General admission tickets are available for €24.99** (including applicable taxes) and grant access to the event experience from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on the one event day you select.

Early-access tickets are available for €32.13** (including applicable taxes) and grant access to the event experience from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on the one event day you select.

You can purchase tickets here.

Though Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin is a three-day event, you may only purchase tickets for one day. The event experience will be available only at Britzer Garten, Berlin, on the specified date and time shown on your ticket. Note: Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).

Optional add-ons
As a new addition to our live events, we’re offering Trainers the chance to enhance their event experience with special, optional add-ons. These add-ons can only be purchased when you purchase your live event ticket and cannot be added later. Add-on bonuses will be active from Friday, July 1, 2022, to Sunday, July 3, 2022, and will only be active within the Pokémon GO Fest location indicated on your ticket. Raid Lover add-on (+€10.06) – This add-on grants up to 12 in-person Raid Passes total for each day by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms, an additional 5,000 XP after every raid you complete successfully, and six additional Candy and three additional Candy XL after catching Pokémon in five-star raids. Critical Hatch! add-on (+€10.06) – Hatch Eggs in 1/4 the normal distance (this bonus does not stack with other similar bonuses), and earn double the XP, double the Candy, and double the Stardust for hatching Eggs. There’s so much to discover! Berlin is always worth a trip, especially from Friday, July 1, 2022, to Sunday, July 3, 2022. Explore Germany’s capital and discover the diversity of this vibrant city while playing Pokémon GO!

We can’t wait to see you at Britzer Garten. Wir sehen uns in Berlin! Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gofest2022-berlin-tickets/

Niantic has announced the events that will take place in Pokémon GO during May 2022. The Season of Alola continues in May with the following exciting events!

May Content Update: May Community Day, Tapu Fini in raids, A Mega Moment, and more!

Join us for Community Day on Saturday, May 21, 2022! Alolan Geodude, the Rock Pokémon, will appear in the wild!

For more details, check out the May Community Day blog.

Upcoming events

Stay tuned for details about these exciting events.

• A Mega Moment: Mega Evolution is getting a mega update! Pokémon that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO are going to appear more frequently in the wild until Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time! A Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day will also be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.
• Pokémon Air Adventures: Set your sights on the sky! The first Legendary Pokémon that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO—Mega Latias and Mega Latios—will be featured from Tuesday, May 3, 2022, to Sunday, May 8, 2022!
• Water Festival: Look out for a surge of Water-type Pokémon from Thursday, May 12, 2022, to Friday, May 20, 2022.
• Alola to Alola: From Wednesday, May 25, 2022, to Tuesday, May 31, 2022, celebrate and look back at all the adventures Trainers have had this year with Pokémon found in Alola!

Featured Pokémon in raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids throughout May.

Five-Star Raids
The guardian deity of Poni Island, the Legendary Pokémon Tapu Fini, will make its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids this May. At the end of the month, the guardian deities of the four islands of the Alola region will gather together—make sure to catch them all while you have the chance!

Please note: raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed unless otherwise noted.


Until Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Therian Forme Landorus
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, to Wednesday, May 25, 2022: Tapu Fini
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, to Wednesday, June 1, 2022: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini

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

Mega Raids

Mega Blastoise, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, and Mega Altaria will appear in Mega Raids!

Please note: raid rotations all start and end at 10:00 a.m. local time on the dates listed.


Until Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Mega Kangaskhan
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, to Tuesday, May 10, 2022: Mega Latias , Mega Latios
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, to Wednesday, May 25, 2022: Mega Blastoise
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, to Wednesday, June 1, 2022: Mega Altaria

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

Raid Hours

Every Wednesday in May, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured.


May 4: Mega Latias
May 4 : Mega Latios
May 11, May 18, May 25: Tapu Fini
May 25: Tapu Koko
May 25: Tapu Lele
May 25: Tapu Bulu

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

May Research Breakthrough encounters

Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7).


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

Pokémon Spotlight Hours

In the month of May, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each event will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!


May 3: Wingull | 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
May 10: Numel | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
May 17: Magikarp | 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
May 24: Seel | 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
May 31: Pikipek | 2× XP for catching Pokémon

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

Hats featured during the Season of Heritage will be in the shop!

Avatar items rewarded from the Season of Heritage Timed Research will be available for purchase from the in-game store for Trainers who were not able to obtain them previously.

• Deino Hat
• Goomy Hat
• Noibat Hat

Buddy widget debut

A new buddy widget will be available in early May! You will have the option to add a widget to your device’s home screen so you can keep track of your Buddy Pokémon!


Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/may-2022-content-update/

Niantic has announced that a Limited Research makeup event will take place on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time as compensation for the error that affected Trainers’ chances of encountering Shiny Exeggcute during the Spring into Spring event.

Spring into Spring - Limited Research Makeup Event

Trainers,
We sincerely apologize for the issues that occurred in our earliest nine time zones (GMT +14–GMT +5) during our An Egg-citing Spring Surprise event. There was an error that affected Trainers’ chances of encountering Shiny Exeggcute. We apologize and appreciate your patience as we plan a makeup event.

As compensation, we will offer a Limited Research makeup event for those nine time zones (GMT +14–GMT +5) on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.

The makeup event will include the original bonuses stated on the blog, including the intended increased chance to encounter Shiny Exeggcute.

Additionally, during the makeup event, there will be a new Timed Research available that rewards a total of three encounters with Exeggcute.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/egg-citing-spring-surprise-2022/

What’s that in the air? Could it be a Pokémon? A Pikachu with balloons tied to it? A Mega Latias or Mega Latios? Niantic has announced that Mega Latios and Mega Latias will soar to new heights in the global Pokémon Air Adventures event which takes place from Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 8th, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Mega Latios and Mega Latias soar to new heights in the global Pokémon Air Adventures event

Trainers, Yesterday we announced some changes to how Mega Evolution works in Pokémon GO, and today we’re excited to announce that two Mega-Evolved Legendary Pokémon will soon make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Pokémon Air Adventures

Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Mega Latias and Mega Latios make their Pokémon GO debuts in Mega Raids!

YouTube Clip - Mega Latias and Mega Latios are coming to Pokémon GO!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1HbKqhoWmE


Mist Ball
Trainer Battles: 120 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Attack
Gyms and raids: 105 power

Luster Purge
Trainer Battles: 120 power and a chance to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense
Gyms and raids: 100 power

*Latias caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Mist Ball.
*Latios caught during this period will know the Charged Attack Luster Purge.

Wild encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon in the wild.


Flying Pikachu , Jigglypuff , Meowth , Psyduck , Doduo , Magikarp , Wingull , Swablu , Drifloon
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following: Charizard , Mantine

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

Timed Research

Timed Research focused on catching Pikachu and Flying-type Pokémon will be available throughout the event!

Complete the research to earn 50 Latias Mega Energy, 50 Latios Mega Energy, 3,000 XP, and an encounter with Flying Pikachu.

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 7 km Eggs.


Togepi , Mantyke, Emolga, Noibat

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

Field Research task encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon when you complete Field Research tasks!


Flying Pikachu , Doduo , Swablu , Emolga

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

Event bonuses

: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period

New stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers from the in-game shop. Ticket holders of Pokémon Air Adventures live event from May 7th to May 8th will be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops and opening Gifts.


Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/air-adventures-global/

Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution update is now live globally! If you haven’t yet, try out Mega Evolution by completing a new Special Research story with branching tasks that’s available to Trainers level 5 and up!

Celebrate the Global launch of the Mega Evolution update with Mega Kangaskhan and a Mega Moment event!

Trainers,
Pokémon GO’s Mega Evolution update is now live globally! To celebrate this update, a new Special Research story, event, and Mega Raid will be available!

YouTube Clip - Mega Updates in Pokémon GO are here!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBzqR8EYcwA

Pokémon GO’s Mega Update

Check out this video for a quick overview of all the changes!

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GO | Mega Evolution Update Overview

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMH0GqaXP24

Special Research

A new Special Research story with branching tasks is available to Trainers level 5 and up! Choose Venusaur, Charizard or Blastoise, and try out Mega Evolution for yourself!

A Mega Moment event

Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time to Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Mega Kangaskhan enters the fray!

For the first time, Mega Kangaskhan will be appearing in Mega Raids!

Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day

Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

: Mega Kangaskhan will be appearing more frequently in Mega Raids during this time!
: You can receive up to five free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs during the event and up to two hours afterward.
: You’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Kangaskhan.

Wild encounters

Pokémon with Evolutions that can Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO will be appearing more frequently in the wild!


Bulbasaur , Charmander , Squirtle , Slowpoke , Gastly , Mareep , Buneary , Snover

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

Field Research rewards

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! Complete the tasks to receive a random reward of Mega Energy for any of the Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution currently available in Pokémon GO!*
*Kangaskhan Mega Energy will only be available by completing Mega Raids against Mega Kangaskhan.

Bonuses

: Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive a CP boost.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-evolution-2022-update-global/

Niantic has announced the full details for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 which takes place on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, and Sunday, June 5th, 2022.

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Tickets, Shaymin, and full event details

Pokémon GO Fest is a celebration of friendship and community, so it’s only appropriate that the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin—the Gratitude Pokémon—should appear during this year’s event! Join Trainers around the world on Saturday, June 4, 2022, and Sunday, June 5, 2022, to unlock rewards, earn bonuses, and so much more.

On the second day of the event, a certain Pokémon will be making its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids. To help face this new challenge, ticket holders will be able to receive up to nine free Raid Passes by spinning Photo Discs at Gyms.

Tickets for Pokémon GO Fest 2022 are available now for US$14.99† and include access to event gameplay on both Saturday and Sunday. Each event day will feature a different experience—and, in a Pokémon GO Fest first, a special finale event will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2022! All Trainers who purchase tickets for the global event in June will be granted a ticket for the finale event at no extra charge.

Read on to learn more about what you can expect this year!

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Day 1

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, all Trainers will enjoy the following features regardless of whether they have an event ticket.

The first day of the event will feature four rotating habitat hours. Different Pokémon will appear during each habitat hour and themed confetti will appear on the map.

Visit the in-game shop to claim a free Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Tee avatar item.

For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Shroomish, Shiny Numel, Shiny Karrablast, Shiny Axew, and Shiny Shelmet, if you’re lucky!

Habitat hours

The following Pokémon will be appearing more frequently in the wild.

City:

Magnemite , Alolan Grimer , Hitmonchan , Baltoy , Trash Cloak Burmy , Bronzor , Pidove , Trubbish , Gothita, Golett, Golett, Litten
If you’re lucky, you may encounter: Costumed Pikachu , Galarian Weezing

Plains:

Girafarig , Dunsparce , Larvitar , Numel , Trapinch , Buizel , Patrat , Drilbur, Shelmet , Rufflet , Litleo
If you’re lucky, you may encounter: Costumed Pikachu , Axew

Rainforest:

Mudkip , Seedot , Shroomish , Slakoth , Turtwig , Chimchar , Venipede, Karrablast , Binacle, Skrelp, Rowlet
If you’re lucky, you may encounter: Costumed Pikachu , Pancham

Tundra:

Omanyte , Swinub , Wingull , Meditite , Wailmer , Spheal , Piplup , Vanillite, Cubchoo , Bergmite, Popplio
If you’re lucky, you may encounter: Costumed Pikachu , Galarian Darumaka


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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


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

Ticket-holder exclusives

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, Pokémon GO Fest 2022 ticket holders will be able to enjoy the following features!

• This year’s event is all about Shaymin, the Gratitude Pokémon! Trainers will be tasked with conducting Special Research to learn more about this Mythical Pokémon and will encounter Land Forme Shaymin along the way. Other rewards will include an event-exclusive avatar item and a special avatar pose.
• Trainers will be faced with two important decisions while conducting their Special Research. Please note: it won’t be possible to change your selections, so be sure to make your choices carefully!
  • Personalize your event experience! Choose between Relaxed, Standard, and Master difficulty levels for your Special Research. The difficulty level you select will affect which sticker you receive as a reward, but will otherwise not change your Special Research rewards.
  • How do you like to play Pokémon GO? Select the gameplay focus you’d prefer—either Catch, Explore, or Battle—and certain Special Research tasks will change accordingly.
• In addition to the Pokémon featured during each habitat hour, the following Pokémon will be attracted to Incense if you have an event ticket.

• For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Unown B—if you’re lucky!
• Make progress on your Elite Collector medal with four Collection Challenges, each themed after a habitat hour.
• The Global Challenge Arena is back! On Saturday, ticket holders will be able to work together to complete a collaborative challenge each hour. If they succeed, they’ll earn a bonus for the remainder of the hour! You can check the Today View to keep track of global progress and the contributions of your friends.
• ​​During event hours, you’ll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon in the wild when using Incense! Your chances will be better on Saturday than on Sunday.

Attracted to Incense

City: Galarian Weezing , Unown B , Unown G , Unown O , Unown U , Klink


Plains: Unown B , Unown G , Unown O , Unown U , Torkoal, Axew


Rainforest: Unown B , Unown G , Unown O , Unown U , Tropius, Pancham


Tundra: Galarian Mr. Mime, Unown B , Unown G , Unown O , Unown U , Galarian Darumaka


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

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Day 2

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, all Trainers will enjoy the following features regardless of whether they have an event ticket.

• The Global Challenge Arena will be featured again on Day Two—but this time, everyone will be able to participate!
• A certain Pokémon will be making its Pokémon GO debut in five-star raids.
• Log in during event hours to claim a short Special Research story.
• Miss any Pokémon on the first day of the event? You’ll still have a chance to find them! Every Pokémon featured on Saturday will be appearing again on Sunday during event hours.

Raids

The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids.


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

Ticket-holder exclusives

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, ticket holders will be able to enjoy the following.

• An additional Special Research story will be available after completing the short Special Research story available to all Trainers—complete with rewards and special Pokémon encounters.
• Every Pokémon attracted to Incense on Saturday will be attracted to Incense once again on Sunday during event hours.
• Team GO Rocket balloons will appear more frequently, and you’ll earn twice the Mysterious Components when you defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts.

Both days

On both days of Pokémon GO Fest 2022, all Trainers can enjoy the following features regardless of whether they have an event ticket.

• Trainer snapshots will be featured in the Today View. Share your snapshots using #PokemonGOFest2022 for a chance to see them featured during the event!
• A Pikachu wearing a special Shaymin-inspired Gracidea flower costume will make its Pokémon GO debut in the wild and in one-star raids. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
• Axew will appear in one-star raids on both Saturday and Sunday, and if you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
• Take a snapshot during event hours for a surprise!

Ticket-holder exclusives

Ticket holders can enjoy the following features on both days of the event.

• Spin Photo Discs at Gyms to earn up to nine free Raid Passes. These can be used only for in-person raids.
• Collect special event stickers from Gifts and PokéStops.
• Take up to five snapshots during event hours on Saturday and Sunday for a surprise!

Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Finale!

This year, a special one-day finale event will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, and will feature a new Special Research story, exciting Pokémon encounters, and more! Trainers who purchase a ticket for the global Pokémon GO Fest event in June will be granted a ticket for the finale event at no extra charge. Stand-alone finale tickets will be available at a later date for US$10.99††.

How do I buy a ticket?

Pokémon GO Fest 2022 tickets are now available in the in-game shop for US$14.99!†

1. In the in-game shop, tap the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 image.
2. Tap the Buy button.
3. You’ll then see a pop-up indicating that you’ve received a ticket for Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
4. After you tap OK, you can find the ticket in your Item Bag.
5. A few days before the event, you’ll receive a medal. When you log in during event hours on Saturday, June 4, 2022, or Sunday, June 5, 2022, you’ll receive access to the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 experience. Please note: you must log in during event hours on both Saturday and Sunday to claim each day’s Special Research story. After you’ve claimed each Special Research story, you can complete it at any time.

We can’t wait to celebrate Pokémon GO Fest with Trainers around the world! This summer will be jam-packed with excitement, and after this global event, we’ll be bringing unique in-person Pokémon GO Fest events to Berlin, Germany, from July 1 to July 3; Seattle, US, from July 22 to July 24; and Sapporo, Japan, from August 5 to August 7. Whether you take part in the global celebration, an in-person event, or both, we can’t wait to play together. Let’s GO!

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/gofest2022-tickets-shaymin-fulldetails/

Niantic has announced details of a major update to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO that will be available worldwide soon.

YouTube Clip - Mega updates in Pokémon GO

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzL-QrTOUFs

Dev Diaries: a mega update to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO is coming soon!

Trainers,
We’re very excited to announce that an update to Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO is now live in Australia and New Zealand and will be available globally soon.

Mega Evolution is an Evolution that transcends all others. Mega Evolution temporarily changes a Pokémon’s appearance and increases its strength. In Pokémon GO, Trainers use Mega Energy to Mega Evolve their Pokémon.

But with the latest Pokémon GO update, Mega Evolution will now be easier and more rewarding than ever before!

Dev Diaries: Mega Evolution and Mega Raid updates

For April’s Dev Diary, we’re excited to share a look into the changes we’re making to Mega Evolution and Mega Raids in Pokémon GO.

YouTube Clip - Dev Diaries: Mega Evolution and Mega Raid updates

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9OryUg0h5M

Update Overview Highlights

• Most Mega Raids will be easier. You can now take them on with fewer people!
• You’ll be able to Mega Evolve your Pokémon from raid and battle prep screens.
• Pokémon you have Mega Evolved before will now have an additional visual effect added to their information page to commemorate this momentous achievement.
• We’re implementing Mega Levels and changing how Mega Energy is used.

MEGA MASTERY: Introducing Mega Levels

Being a Pokémon Trainer is all about helping your Pokémon grow, and we’re introducing a new way for you to do just that—Mega Levels! Every time you Mega Evolve a Pokémon, you work toward increasing its Mega Level. You’ll get more bonuses every time a Pokémon’s Mega Level goes up, and these bonuses will stay active while your Pokémon is Mega Evolved.

Each Mega Level grants various bonuses. Bonuses vary by Pokémon, and all bonuses will improve as a Pokémon’s Mega Level increases.

Existing bonuses

• Increased Candy when you catch Pokémon that are the same type as your Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
• While attacking with a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in a Raid Battle or a Gym battle, the attacks of other Trainers’ Pokémon challenging that same raid or Gym will deal more damage. Their Pokémon’s attacks will deal even more damage if the attack is the same type as your Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

New bonuses

• Increased chance of earning Candy XL when you catch Pokémon that are the same type as your Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
Increased XP for catching Pokémon that are the same type as your Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
• A Pokémon’s rest period decreases as its Mega Level increases.

MORE MEGA MOMENTS: A one-time cost to Mega Evolve

With this update, after you Mega Evolve a Pokémon for the first time, you’ll be able to Mega Evolve that same Pokémon again without using Mega Energy!

• After Mega Evolving, your Pokémon will be fatigued and need time before it can Mega Evolve again. Once this rest period is over, that Pokémon can Mega Evolve again without using Mega Energy.
• You can use Mega Energy to decrease a Pokémon’s rest period. The Mega Energy required to Mega Evolve a Pokémon will decrease as the Pokémon’s rest period becomes shorter.

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/mega-evolution-2022-update-soft/

Niantic has announced the details for the Pokémon GO May 2022 Community Day which features Alolan Geodude. It will take place on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.

May 2022 Community Day: Alolan Geodude

Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time

Trainers, We’re excited to announce that Alolan Geodude, the Rock Pokémon, will be featured during May Community Day!

Featured Pokémon

Alolan Geodude will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

Evolve Alolan Graveler (Geodude’s Evolution) during the event or up to two hours afterward to get an Alolan Golem that knows the Fast Attack Rollout.


Rollout: Making its Pokémon GO debut, this Fast Attack generates energy quickly!
Trainer Battles: 4 power
Gyms and raids: 14 power

Community Day Special Research story: A Rocky Road

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Alolan Geodude Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, A Rocky Road
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.

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.

New ticket gifting!

We’re excited to announce that you can now give a ticket to this Community Day’s Special Research to a friend!* To give, tap the Special Research ticket, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Stay tuned for more details on how to use this new feature!

* 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× Stardust for catching Pokémon
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
: 2× chance to receive Geodude XL Candy from catching Alolan Geodude
: Incense activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Lure Modules activated during the event will last for three hours.
: Take a few snapshots during Community Day for a surprise!
: One additional special trade can be made during the event and up to two hours afterward for a maximum of two for the day
: Trades made during the event and up to two hours afterward will require 50% less Stardust

Bonuses for groups

Work together with other Trainers to unlock additional bonuses!

• If enough Pokémon are caught with help from a single Lure Module, the 3× Catch Stardust bonus for Trainers near the Lured PokéStop will become a 4× bonus for 30 minutes.*

* This bonus will not stack with the 3× Catch Stardust bonus and will instead replace it.

Event Bundles

• There’ll be a special one-time-purchase Community Day Box available for 975 PokéCoins, featuring one Super Incubator, one Lucky Egg, one Elite Fast TM, and one Star Piece.
• A bundle containing 30 Ultra Balls will be available in the shop at no cost. Be sure to pick it up during the event!

Stickers

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

Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-may-2022-alolan-geodude/

Niantic has announced that they will be distributing special postcards in several cities during April 2022 Community Day on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 in the Asia-Pacific region.

Collect a special postcard during Pokémon GO Community Day and get special postcards in select cities in the Asia-Pacific region

Trainers,
We’re happy to announce that we’ll be distributing special postcards in several cities during April Community Day in the Asia-Pacific region on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Come get one for yourself, and enjoy playing and trading with other Trainers during Stufful Community Day. You don’t need to register to join the fun!

Even if you can’t come to one of the featured venues, you’ll still be able to participate in Stufful Community Day wherever you are.

April Community Day will take place on **Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time**.

Trainers can receive postcards and find an event-exclusive PokéStop in the following locations.

Taiwan

• Taichung: Taichung Park - Park entrance near the crossing of Ziyou Road and Gongyuan Road
• Kaohsiung: Weiwuying Metropolitan Park - Park entrance near the crossing of Sanduo 1st Road and Section 2, Guotai Road
• Tainan: Tainan Park - Park entrance near the crossing of Gongyuan South Road and Xihua Street

Thailand

• Bangkok: Siam Square - In front of Tsuruha
• Chiangmai: Central Festival - Fourth floor, in front of Fun City
• Phuket: Central Festival - Thirdfloor, in front of SF Cinema

Australia

• Sydney: The Royal Botanic Garden - Twins Pond (Lawns 59 and 60)
• Brisbane: Roma Street Parklands - Spring Hill Corner
• Gold Coast: Pacific Fair - In front of Sephora

Malaysia

• Penang​: Paragon Mall - Festive Square
• Kuala Lumpur: Desa Park City - Park entrance, Wooden deck (Next to Jibby by The Park)

Philippines

• Manila: Rizal Park - Park entrance near Maria Orosa St. crosswalk

As you plan your weekend, please adhere to local policies, guidelines, and restrictions regarding travel. Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/irl-community-day-april-2022/