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Whoa! Algebraic! You’ll now encounter Pikachu, Ph.D. when you win 100 PokéStop Showcases! Plus, avatar items inspired by Pikachu, Ph.D. will be available to all Trainers who get Bronze, Silver, and Gold PokéStop Showcase medals!

Spectacular Showcase updates await at a PokéStop near you—plus a clever Pikachu debuts, too!

Trainers,
A spectacular slew of improvements are now available at a PokéStop Showcase near you!

New avatar items and a clever Pikachu debut

To celebrate our community’s competitive spirit, Showcase participants who achieve 100 first-place PokéStop Showcase rankings will now encounter Pikachu, Ph.D.—just making its Pokémon GO debut!

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Pikachu, Ph.D.

Plus, new avatar items inspired by Pikachu, Ph.D. will be available to all Trainers who earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold PokéStop Showcase medals!

Bronze medal (10 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Headband
Silver medal (25 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Glasses
Gold medal (50 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Pose
Platinum medal (100 Wins): Encounter with Pikachu, Ph.D.

See friends and Showcases near you

Trainers can discover local PokéStop Showcases in the Nearby menu, alongside the Pokémon, Raid, and Route tabs. Trainers can also see any friends who may be competing in the same Showcase highlighted on the leaderboard!

PokéStop Showcases are evolving

The competition continues as PokéStop Showcases introduce even more new ways to compete. Showcases now allow more than one Pokémon species to compete in a given category. For example, there can be Showcases where all Fairy-type Pokémon can enter or Showcases open to all Dragon types!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokestop-showcase-updates-pikachu-2024/
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Talk about cat-titude! March’s Community Day will feature Litten, the fiery feline that will be on the prowl Saturday, March 16th, 2024, 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 Torracat 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.

March 2024 Community Day: Litten

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Trainers,
We’re excited to announce that Litten, the Fire Cat Pokémon, will be featured during March Community Day!

March 2024 Community Day: Litten

Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

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

Featured attack

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Evolve Torracat (Litten’s Evolution) during the event or up to five hours afterward to get an Incineroar that knows the Charged Attack Blast Burn.

Blast Burn - Trainer Battles: 110 power. Gyms and raids: 110 power

Attack availability updates

Starting with the event and continuing afterwards, Incineroar will be able to learn the Charged Attack Darkest Lariat.

Darkest Lariat - Trainer Battles: 120 power. Gyms and raids: 80 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 Litten Community Day–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

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Icon: 3× Catch XP
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, March 16, 2024, 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 Litten to appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes!

Four-star Raid Battles

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Torracat 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.

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

Once you successfully complete a four-star Raid Battle against Torracat, additional Litten will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!* *Litten that appear under these circumstances will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that appear during March Community Day’s three-hour event period.

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Litten Community Day! Pokémon GO Web Store Community Day Bundle
An Ultra Community Day 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 $9.99.

Event Bundles

Two Community Day 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!

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/post/communityday-march-2024-litten
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Electrifying news, Trainers! These Pokémon are energized and ready to GO! The Charged-Up Research Day event takes place Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Catch some electrifying Pokémon for the Charged-Up Research Day event!

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Trainers,
The Pokémon featured in a special upcoming Research Day are charged up and ready to go!

Charged-Up Research Day

Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Featured Pokémon

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available when you spin Photo Discs at PokéStops. Complete them to encounter the featured Pokémon!

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Chinchou*
Electrike*
Blitzle*
Joltik*
Helioptile*

*You’ll have an increased chance of encountering a Shiny one!

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Pikachu*
Voltorb*
Plusle*
Minun*
Emolga
Pawmi

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

Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

This Timed Research will challenge you to complete Field Research tasks to encounter more of the featured Pokémon of your choice!

Chinchou*
Electrike*
Blitzle*
Joltik*
Helioptile*

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

Pokémon that appear during this Timed Research will have the same chance of appearing as a Shiny Pokémon as those that can be encountered through Field Research during the event.

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 3, 2024, 5:00 p.m. local time.

Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/charged-up-research-day-2024/
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Trainers, get ready to spring into wonder with the Wonder Ticket! Snag Timed Research that leads to Seasonally-themed Pokémon encounters, premium items, and a new avatar item!

Discover more throughout World of Wonders with the Wonder Ticket!

Trainers,
Starting March 1, 2024, Trainers will be able to purchase the Wonder Ticket for the latest Season of Pokémon GO, World of Wonders. 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 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 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 the Wonder Ticket Part 2 and 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! 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/en/post/the-wonder-ticket-part-1/
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GO Battle League: World of Wonders Update

Trainers,
GO Battle League: World of Wonders is almost here!

GO Battle League: World of Wonders

GO Battle League: World of Wonders will start on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).

The following will occur at the beginning of the Season.

  • End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
  • Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
  • Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.

GO Battle League: World of Wonders schedule

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

Date Schedule
March 1st, 2024 until March 8th, 2024 Icon Great League
Icon Electric Cup: Great League Edition
March 8th, 2024 until March 15th, 2024 Icon Ultra League
Icon Spring Cup: Great League Edition
March 15th, 2024 until March 22nd, 2024 Icon Master League*
Icon Spring Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
March 22nd, 2024 until March 29th, 2024 Icon Great League*
Icon Ultra League*
Icon Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
March 29th, 2024 until April 5th, 2024 Icon Great League
Icon Ultra Premier
April 5th, 2024 until April 12th, 2024 Icon Ultra League
Icon Jungle Cup: Great League
April 12th, 2024 until April 19th, 2024 Icon Master League*
Icon Jungle Cup: Great League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 19th, 2024 until April 26th, 2024 Icon Great League*
Icon Ultra League*
Icon Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
April 26th, 2024 until May 3rd, 2024 Icon Great League
Icon Master Premier
May 3rd, 2024 until May 10th, 2024 Icon Ultra League
Icon Great League Remix
May 10th, 2024 until May 17th, 2024 Icon Master League
Icon Great League Remix*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
May 17th, 2024 until May 24th, 2024 Icon Catch Cup: Little Edition*
Icon Catch Cup: Great League Edition*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
May 24th, 2024 until May 31st, 2024 Icon Great League*
Icon Ultra League*
Icon Master League*
*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)

World of Wonders GO Battle Events GO Battle Weekend: World of Wonders

Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses

  • 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include end-of-set rewards.)
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
    *Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the avatar item Hala-Style Shoes.

2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships Bonus
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Bonuses
  • The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 10—for a total of 50 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.

GO Battle League: World of Wonders rewards

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

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Primeape, Poliwrath, Deino Shiny Icon, Goomy Shiny Icon, Jangmo-o, Pikachu Libre Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
IconAce Rank
IconVeteran Rank
IconExpert Rank
IconLegend Rank

Standard Encounters

You can encounter the following Pokémon in reward encounters throughout the Season at the ranks shown in the image below.

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Machop Shiny Icon, Marill Shiny Icon, Gligar Shiny Icon, Spheal Shiny Icon, Skwovet, Frillish Shiny Icon, Carbink, Alolan Marowak Shiny Icon, Lickitung Shiny Icon, Phantump Shiny Icon, Mareanie, Mareanie, Vullaby Shiny Icon, Wooloo, Falinks, Active Raid Boss in five-star raids, Goomy Shiny Icon, Deino Shiny Icon, Jangmo-o

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you might find a Shiny one!
Monster Icon: The Pokémon or Ultra Beasts currently appearing in five-star raids can appear as a reward encounter after you reach rank 20.

GO Battle League Timed Research Pass

For our most dedicated battlers, a pass to access battle-themed Timed Research will be available in the in-game shop at no cost once GO Battle League: World of Wonders begins.

This Timed Research will keep track of your victories throughout the Season. Each research page will require 100 wins to complete, and doing so will reward you with a small amount of Stardust and items, such as an Elite Fast TM (at 400 wins) and an Elite Charged TM (at 500 wins). Keep at it throughout the Season to see how far you can get!

Avatar items and other rewards

Trainers will be able to earn the following avatar items, which are all inspired by Hala, kahuna of Melemele Island, from the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games!

  • At Ace rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Shoes.
  • At Veteran rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Pants.
  • At Expert rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Shirt.
  • At Legend rank, you’ll receive the Hala-Style Pose.


Cups

You can look forward to the following cups this Season.

Electric Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Electric-type Pokémon are eligible: Stunfisk, Heliolisk, Charjabug, Vikavolt

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Spring Cup: Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Water, Grass, and Fairy-type Pokémon are eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Mantine, Toxapex

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Ultra Premier - Pokémon must be at or below 2,500 CP to enter. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Jungle Cup : Great League Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Normal, Grass, Electric, Poison, Ground, Flying, Bug, and Dark-type Pokémon are eligible. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Gligar, Galarian Stunfisk

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Master Premier - No CP Limit. Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts are not eligible.
Great League Remix - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. The 20 Pokémon that are most used by Trainers ranked Ace and above in the Great League are not eligible in the Great League Remix. The following Pokémon will not be allowed: Alolan Sandslash, Wigglytuff, Lickitung, Lanturn, Azumarill, Umbreon, Skarmory, Vigoroth, Medicham, Whiscash, Altaria, Registeel, Deoxys (Defense Forme), Bastiodon, Galarian, Stunfisk, Talonflame, Trevenant, Charjabug, Skeledirge, Clodsire

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Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Little Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the World of Wonders Season are eligible. *Pokémon must be caught between March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Catch Cup: World of Wonders: Great Edition - Pokémon must be at or below 1,500 CP to enter. Only Pokémon caught during the World of Wonders Season are eligible.* Pokémon must be caught between March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and June 1, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.

New attacks

Metal Sound (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 3 power. Gyms and raids: 6 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Metal Sound.

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Magnemite, Magneton, Wormadam (Trash Cloak), Bronzong, Magnezone, Klink, Klang, Klinklang

Psywave (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 3 power. Gyms and raids: 4 power.
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Psywave.

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Mr. Mime, Misdreavus, Lunatone, Solrock, Mismagius, Inkay, Malamar

Sand Attack (Fast Attack) - Trainer Battles: 2 power. Gyms and raids: 4 power
The following Pokémon will be able to learn Sand Attack.

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Sandshrew, Sandslash, Alolan Diglett, Alolan Dugtrio, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Cacnea, Cacturne, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Hippopotas, Hippowdon, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Furfrou, Sandygast, Palossand

Attack Changes

Shadow Bone - Trainer Battles: 75 → 80 power
Brick Break - Trainer Battles: Energy cost increased. Guaranteed to lower the opposing Pokémon’s Defense by one stage
Cross Chop - Trainer Battles: 50 → 55 power
Aqua Tail - Trainer Battles: 50 → 55 power
Water Pulse - Trainer Battles: 70 → 80 power. Trainer Battles: Energy cost decreased

Attack availability updates

Goodra - Goodra will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Aqua Tail.
Empoleon - Empoleon will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Steel Wing.
Feraligatr - Feraligatr will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Shadow Claw.
Gallade - Gallade will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Psycho Cut.
Araquanid - Araquanid will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Water Pulse.
Throh - Throh will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Sawk - Sawk will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Krookodile - Krookodile will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Crabrawler - Crabrawler will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Crabominable - Crabominable will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Hakamo-o - Hakamo-o will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Kommo-o - Kommo-o will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Brick Break.
Diglett - Diglett will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Dugtrio - Dugtrio will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Graveler - Graveler will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Golem - Golem will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Mud Shot.
Starmie - Starmie will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Psybeam.
Kirlia - Kirlia will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Draining Kiss.
Lileep - Lileep will now be able to learn the Fast Attack Bullet Seed.
Gastrodon - Gastrodon will now be able to learn the Charged Attack Earthquake.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/go-battle-league-world-of-wonders/
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Celebrate the new Pokémon animated series with Pokémon GO debuts and costumed Pokémon. Pokémon’s new animated series, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, hits Netflix on March 7, 2024, but the Pokémon GO party is kicking off a little early. From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event is introducing Pokémon and characters from the animation to Pokémon GO.

Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!

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Trainers,
In celebration of the release of the new Pokémon animated series Pokémon Horizons: The Series in various countries and regions, Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat is coming to Pokémon GO!* Pokémon and human characters from the animated series will also appear in Pokémon GO.

*For fans in the US: Watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on Netflix after it releases on Thursday, March 7, 2024. For more information on the new animated series, please see here.

*For fans in the UK: You can watch Pokémon Horizons: The Series on BBC iPlayer. For more information on the new animated series, please see here.

For fans in the other regions, please check availability information with your local provider.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event

Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 11, 2024, 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!

  • Charcadet^
  • Armarouge
  • Ceruledge
A new costumed Pokémon will appear during this event!
  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*

*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^You can evolve Charcadet by battling Pokémon while Charcadet is your buddy. It can evolve into Armarouge after you defeat 30 Psychic-type Pokémon, or it can evolve into Ceruledge after you defeat 30 Ghost-type Pokémon. You do not have to defeat these Pokémon with Charcadet.

Eggs

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The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km Eggs. In addition to Charcadet, you can also hatch the usual Pokémon available in those Eggs for this Season.

  • Charcadet
After the event ends, Charcadet may hatch from 10 km Eggs.

Event bonuses

  • 2× XP for hatching Pokémon.
  • Team GO Rocket balloons will appear more frequently.

Surprise encounters

Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with characters and Pokémon seen in Pokémon Horizons: The Series when you take a snapshot during the event!

Featured attack

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Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat encountered during the event will know the Charged Attack Volt Tackle.

Volt Tackle
  • Trainer Battles: 90 power and decreases Defense by one stage
  • Gyms and raids: 90 power

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

  • Scyther*
  • Nosepass*
  • Sprigatito
  • Fuecoco
  • Quaxly
  • Pawmi
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!

  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
  • Alolan Grimer*
  • Beldum*

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
  • Rhyhorn*
  • Rockruff*
Three-Star Raids
  • Chansey*
  • Noctowl
  • Metagross
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research task encounters

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Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks!

  • Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat*
  • Golduck
  • Skarmory*
  • Rockruff*
  • Sprigatito
  • Fuecoco
  • Quaxly

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Event Bundle

The Ultra Legend Box will be available on the web store for $14.99. This bundle features three Remote Raid Passes, ten Premium Battle Passes, and ten Incubators.

Check it out on the Pokémon GO Web Store between Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. PT.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration/
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The Road to Sinnoh event takes place in Pokémon GO from Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 23, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

Embark on a Sinnoh-inspired adventure during the Road to Sinnoh event!

Trainers,
It’s time for a Sinnoh celebration! Before Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global kicks off for Trainers around the world, jump into some Sinnoh-inspired fun during the Road to Sinnoh event!

Trainers attending Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles can get the party started even sooner! Check out the event site for more details on how to attend. Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global is a free event available to all Trainers on Saturday, February 24, 2024, and Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. Learn more about the event here!

Road to Sinnoh

Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, February 23, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. local time

Road to Sinnoh Paid Tickets

Enhance your journey to Sinnoh with new event tickets! Enjoy additional bonuses, event-themed Timed Research, and new avatar items—perfect for Trainers who want to make the most of this Sinnoh celebration. Trainers taking part in Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global on February 24 and 25 can take advantage of these ticket bonuses throughout the event weekend!

Plus, don’t forget that you can gift tickets to your Pokémon GO friends and share the fun!

These tickets will be available for purchase from Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Trainers can purchase either one or both of these tickets. Each ticket features unique Timed Research tasks, rewards, and bonuses.
Road to Sinnoh: Raids

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

Timed Research rewards for Road to Sinnoh: Raids include the following.

10 Dialga Candy
10 Palkia Candy
5 Heatran Candy XL
5 Giratina Candy XL
5 Cresselia Candy XL
5 Darkrai Candy XL
Eevee Mask

Plus, enjoy the following bonuses.

Additional 5,000 XP from completed raids
1 additional Candy awarded for catching Pokémon in five-star raids
2 additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms each day

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Road to Sinnoh: Hatch

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

Timed Research rewards for Road to Sinnoh: Hatch include encounters with the following Pokémon.

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Pachirisu Shiny Icon | Chatot Shiny Icon | Carnivine Shiny Icon

Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Timed Research rewards for Road to Sinnoh: Hatch will also include the following avatar item.

Pikachu Mask

Plus, enjoy the following bonuses.

2× Hatch XP
2× Hatch Candy
2× Hatch Stardust

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Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with these Timed Research opportunities must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, February 25, 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.

Please note that the Road to Sinnoh tickets will only be available for purchase in the in-game shop from Monday, February 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Bonuses will remain active until Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

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Turtwig Shiny Icon, Chimchar Shiny Icon, Piplup Shiny Icon
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Grotle, Monferno, Prinplup

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids. The Pokémon appearing in five-star raids each day will also be featured in a Raid Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time that day.

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One-Star Raids: Turtwig Shiny Icon, Chimchar Shiny Icon, Piplup Shiny Icon
Three-Star Raids: Grotle, Monferno, Prinplup
Five-Star Raids: Monday, February 19: Darkrai Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids: Tuesday, February 20: Cresselia Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids: Wednesday, February 21: Asia-Pacific: Uxie Shiny Icon, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India: Mesprit Shiny Icon, The Americas and Greenland: Azelf Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids: Thursday, February 22: Heatran Shiny Icon
Five-Star Raids: Friday, February 23: Origin Forme Giratina Shiny Icon

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

Eggs

The following Pokémon will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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Budew Shiny Icon, Chingling Shiny Icon, Bonsly Shiny Icon, Happiny Shiny Icon, Munchlax Shiny Icon, Riolu Shiny Icon, Mantyke Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Event Bonuses

Icon: 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed in an Incubator during the event period.
Icon: The Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 10 from Monday, February 19 to Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Icon: There will be no limit on Remote Raids from Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Timed Research

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed Timed Research will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn encounters with the following event-themed Pokémon.

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Heatran Shiny Icon, Origin Forme Giratina Shiny Icon, Cresselia Shiny Icon, Darkrai Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

Field Research tasks

Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed Field Research tasks will be available throughout the event! Complete the research tasks to earn items that will help you prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Global!

New avatar items and stickers

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

Giratina Helmet
Giratina Wings
Giratina Jacket
Diamond Clan Outfit
Diamond Clan Boots
Pearl Clan Outfit
Pearl Clan Boots
Team Galactic Outfit

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The following new avatar item will be available for free in the in-game shop during this event and will continue to be available after the event ends!

GO Tour 2024 Tee

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All Trainers will be able to get Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh–themed stickers from PokéStops and Gifts from Monday, February 19, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. local time. These stickers will also be available in the in-game shop from Friday, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday, February 25, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/road-to-sinnoh-event/
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Trainers, get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Carnival of Love event! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Oricorio.

Pokémon GO’s Carnival of Love 2024 event!

Trainers,
The Carnival of Love event is coming soon to Pokémon GO, bringing festivities for all to enjoy! For the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Oricorio—if you’re lucky!

Carnival of Love

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Event Bonuses

Icon: Increased chance of receiving Candy XL when walking with your buddy
Icon: Two guaranteed Candy XL for evolving Pokémon

Give your Furfrou a fresh trim!

For the duration of the Carnival of Love event, you’ll be able to change your Natural Form Furfrou to Heart Trim Furfrou!

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Heart Trim Furfrou

Follow these steps to change Furfrou’s Trim.

  • Find Furfrou in your Pokémon Storage, tap it to check its summary, and then tap the Change Form button to bring up a menu that lists the available trims.
  • Select your preferred trim.
  • Changing your Furfrou from one trim to any other trim will cost 25 Furfrou Candy and 10,000 Stardust.

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 Oricorio—if you’re lucky!

  • Baile Style Oricorio: Appearing in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
  • Pom-Pom Style Oricorio: Appearing in the Americas
  • Pa’u Style Oricorio: Appearing in African, Asian, Pacific, and Caribbean islands
  • Sensu Style Oricorio: Appearing in the Asia-Pacific region

Flabébé with differently colored flowers will also be appearing in the wild depending on where you are in the world:

  • 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.

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Snubbull Shiny Icon, Skitty Shiny Icon, Luvdisc Shiny Icon, Red Flower Flabébé, Blue Flower Flabébé, Yellow Flower Flabébé, Furfrou Shiny Icon, Baile Style Oricorio Shiny Icon, Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Shiny Icon, Pa’u Style Oricorio Shiny Icon, Sensu Style Oricorio Shiny Icon, Stufful Shiny Icon, Quaxly
Some Trainers might even encounter the following: Roselia Shiny Icon, White Flower Flabébé, Orange Flower Flabébé

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!

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Snubbull Shiny Icon, Roselia Shiny Icon, Spinda with a heart pattern Shiny Icon, Clamperl Shiny Icon, Luvdisc Shiny Icon, Furfrou Shiny Icon, Stufful Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

New avatar item

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

Luvdisc Tambourine Pose


PokéStop Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during the Carnival of Love event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon. Trainers will be able to enter their biggest Buddy Pokémon!*
*Buddy Pokémon must be a Great Buddy or higher to be entered in the Showcase.

Exclusive bonus for Trainers in Brazil

Trainers located in Brazil can look forward to earning twice the XP for catching Pokémon during the Carnival of Love event in celebration of Brazilian Carnaval!

Paid Timed Research

For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.

Timed Research rewards include the following.

  • Stardust, XP, and two Incense
  • Five encounters with Spinda with a heart pattern

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Thursday, February 15, 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.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/carnival-of-love-2024/
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February 14th is a very special day for many people—and who wouldn’t wanna celebrate another day of Elite Raids, this time starring Incarnate Forme Enamorus!

Incarnate Forme Enamorus debuts in Elite Raids!

Trainers,
Grab your battle buddies because Incarnate Forme Enamorus is coming to Elite Raids!

Elite Raid: Incarnate Forme Enamorus

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Incarnate Forme Enamorus makes its Pokémon GO debut in Elite Raids at the following times!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. local time
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. local time
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. local time

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Incarnate Forme Enamorus

Elite Raid Battle–completion bonus

Once you successfully complete an Elite Raid Battle against Incarnate Forme Enamorus, various Flying- and Fairy-type Pokémon will appear around the Gym that hosted the raid for 30 minutes.

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Clefairy Shiny Icon, Jigglypuff Shiny Icon, Snubbull Shiny Icon, Taillow Shiny Icon, Woobat Shiny Icon, Emolga, Rufflet Shiny Icon, Fletchling Shiny Icon, Spritzee Shiny Icon, Swirlix Shiny Icon
Shiny Icon: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!

What are Elite Raids?

Elite Raids are a challenging variety of Raid Battle. They appear from special Raid Eggs that take 24 hours to hatch. Once the Raid Egg hatches, a Raid Boss will appear for 30 minutes—but take note that Elite Raid Bosses can only be battled in-person. Gather your friends and prepare for an epic confrontation!

Defeat Incarnate Forme Enamorus in an Elite Raid and you’ll earn an opportunity to catch it.

Remember, Trainers will not be able to participate in Elite Raids using Remote Raid Passes.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/elite-raids-incarnate-enamorus/
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Get ready to take flight and head to your nearest Gym, Hisuian Decidueye is coming to roost on Sunday, February 11th, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

It’s fight or flight as Hisuian Decidueye makes its debut in a Raid Day event ahead of Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh!

Trainers,
Prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh with some challenging new Raid Battles. Hisuian Decidueye will appear in a special Raid Day event as part of a Season-long celebration of the Hisui region! Only time will tell when Hisuian Decidueye will return, so make sure you catch this opportunity!

Time to get scrappy, Trainers—with Party Play, you and up to three other Trainers can battle together and use Party Power! And be sure to survey your surroundings—more Pokémon first discovered in the Hisui region are just around the corner!

Hisuian Decidueye Raid Day

Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debut

Hisuian Decidueye, the Arrow Quill Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut in three-star raids!

Samurott

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

Event bonuses

Icon: Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
Icon: The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, February 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PST.
Shiny Icon: Increased chance to encounter Shiny Hisuian Decidueye.

Hisuian Decidueye will appear more frequently in raids!

Event Exclusive 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, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.

Icon: Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Photo Discs at Gyms (for a daily total of 14)
Icon: Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL
Icon: 50% more XP from Raid Battles
Icon: 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, February 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/hisuian-decidueye-raid-day-event/