The Harvest Festival is here to send off summer and welcome fall in the northern hemisphere! Celebrate the changing seasons from October 12th to 17th, 2023 in Pokémon GO!

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The Harvest Festival is Just Around the Corner

Trainers,
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with the Harvest Festival event in Pokémon GO! Keep an eye out for Grass-type Pokémon and more.

Harvest Festival

Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time

Pokémon debuts

Smoliv, the Olive Pokémon, and its Evolutions will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

• You can use 25 Smoliv Candy to evolve Smoliv into Dolliv.
• You can use 100 Smoliv Candy to evolve Dolliv into Arboliva.

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Bellsprout , Exeggcute , Sunkern , Wurmple , Combee , Sewaddle, Cottonee , Petilil , Red Flower Flabébé^, Blue Flower Flabébé^, Yellow Flower Flabébé^, Pumpkaboo , Bounsweet, Smoliv

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

Field Research task encounters

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


Plant Cloak Burmy , Sand Cloak Burmy , Trash Cloak Burmy , Pumpkaboo , Smoliv

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

Collection Challenge

Harvest Festival Collection Challenges are coming! Complete the Harvest Festival Collection Challenges to receive XP, Stardust, and Mossy Lure Modules.

Event bonuses

: Mossy Lure Modules activated during the event will last for two hours.
: Mossy Lure Modules have a higher chance of attracting Pumpkaboo.
: Trainers will receive additional Pumpkaboo Candy for catching Pumpkaboo during the event.

Ticket of Treats paid Timed Research

You’ll be able to access event-exclusive paid Timed Research as a part of the Ticket of Treats starting October 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can purchase the Ticket of Treats in the in-game shop for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*

Complete the research tasks to earn a Mossy Lure Module and encounters with Pumpkaboo!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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

*The Ticket of Treats is a special ticket that provides access to four separate Timed Research opportunities during events in October.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/harvest-festival-2023/

Niantic has announced the Ticket of Treats for Pokémon GO. The ticket costs $5.00 USD and it includes four ticket-exclusive Timed Research.

Come one, come all, and experience an October of delights with Pokémon GO’s Ticket of Treats!

Trainers,
Starting October 2023, Trainers will be able to purchase the Ticket of Treats, which grants spook-tacular Timed Research opportunities throughout the month. With the Ticket of Treats, a new Timed Research will unlock each Thursday in October, and you will have until the end of the month to complete them all. Each Timed Research will give you an opportunity to earn premium items and event-themed encounters to prepare for in-game events!

While each week’s Timed Research is paired with a specific event, you’re free to complete the Timed Research tasks and claim their rewards at any point until October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Trainers may purchase the Ticket of Treats until October 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time, but purchasing it earlier will give you more opportunities to take advantage of the additional bonuses included in the Ticket of Treats!

Treat yourself to an October of adventure. Let’s GO!

Ticket of Treats

Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access bonuses and a total of four ticket-exclusive Timed Research opportunities. Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with each Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 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.

The Ticket of Treats will only be available in the in-game shop until October 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

Ticket of Treats bonuses

The following bonuses will be available every day from when the ticket is purchased to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time.

• 1.5× additional XP awarded for your first catch of the day
• 1.5× additional Stardust for your first catch of the day

Ticket of Treats Part 1

Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Raid Battles abound, Trainers. Just in time for Guzzlord’s return to five-star raids, Trainers can prepare to take on the Ultra Beast with this Timed Research. Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

• Three Premium Battle Passes
• …and more!

Ticket of Treats Part 2

Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Reap new rewards in time for the Harvest Festival! Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive these treats.

• One Mossy Lure
• Additional encounters with Large Size and Super Size Pumpkaboo
• …and more!

Ticket of Treats Part 3

Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Was that a…ghost? This Timed Research will be available with the start of Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part I! Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

• Two Incubators
• Additional encounters with Phantump
• …and more!

Ticket of Treats Part 4

Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. local time

Enjoy even more treats this Halloween season. This Timed Research will accompany the start of Pokémon GO Halloween 2023 Part II! Complete the Timed Research tasks to receive the following.

• Three Silver Pinap Berries
• Two Super Incubators
• Two Rare Candies
• Additional encounters with Misdreavus and Phantump
• …and more!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/ticket-of-treats/

Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns! For a limited time, Trainers will be able to encounter Pikachu wearing a detective hat during Pokémon GO’s Detective Pikachu Returns Event! The event takes place from Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns!

Trainers,
Pikachu wearing a detective hat will be appearing in Pokémon GO for a limited time! Celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch by completing themed Timed Research in the Detective Pikachu Returns Event. For more details on Detective Pikachu Returns, please see the official website.

Detective Pikachu Returns Event

Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 9, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


Pikachu wearing a detective hat^ , Growlithe , Slowpoke wearing a hat , Alolan Exeggutor* , Magikarp* , Xatu*, Bellossom*, Lotad* , Chimecho* , Bronzor* , Ducklett, Cutiefly, Falinks

: If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
^ You can obtain Raichu wearing a detective hat by evolving Pikachu wearing a detective hat.

Field Research task encounters

Themed Field Research tasks will be available! You can encounter the following Pokémon by completing Field Research tasks!


Sudowoodo , Snivy , Rowlet

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

Collection Challenge

Take on Field Research tasks to complete the event-themed Collection Challenge!

Event Bonuses

: Trainers can enjoy surprise encounters with Pikachu wearing a detective hat once per day by taking snapshots.
: 2× XP for spinning PokéStops during the event.

Detective Pikachu Returns Event Timed Research

Help Professor Willow track down a “Pokémon of interest” in this Timed Research story. Complete Field Research tasks to earn an encounter with Pikachu wearing a detective hat!

Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

New Avatar Pose

Channel your favorite electrifying detective with the Detective Pikachu Avatar Pose, available in the store starting on October 5, 2023!

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/detective-pikachu-returns-event/

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

Battle like the Top Champion of Paldea!

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

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

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

GO Battle Weekend: Geeta

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

Bonuses

: 4× Stardust from win rewards. (This does not include the end-of-set rewards and will not stack with the 3× Stardust bonus from Master League rotation weeks.)
: The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time each day.
: Free battle-themed Timed Research will be available. Rewards include the Geeta-Style Gloves avatar item.
: A ticket for battle-themed Timed Research awarding Stardust, Rare Candy XL, and one Star Piece will be available for US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*

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

IMPORTANT: Please note that Timed Research expires. To receive the rewards, the tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and the rewards claimed before Sunday, October 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m. local time.

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

Active leagues

The following leagues will be active.

• Great League
• Ultra League
• Master League

Reward changes during GO Battle Weekend: Geeta

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

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/go-battle-weekend-geeta

The hardworking Muscular Pokémon, Timburr, will appear more frequently in the wild on October 15th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the October 2023 Pokémon Community Day.

PLAYER WARNING:

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

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October 2023 Community Day: Timburr

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

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

Featured Pokémon

Timburr will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

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

Community Day Special Research story – Muscle Memories

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Timburr Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Muscle Memories.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.
*Certain restrictions apply. Gifting cannot be completed if the recipient has purchased a Special Research ticket or has been gifted one already.

Event Bonuses

: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
: 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!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

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

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

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

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

Four-star Raid Battles

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

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

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

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

Field Research

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

Stickers

You’ll be able to get event-themed stickers by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts, and purchasing them from the in-game shop.
Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-october-2023-timburr/

Azurill Hatch Day will take place on September 30th, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Azurill will hatch from 2 km Eggs.

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Celebrate Hatch Day with Azurill! Azurill Hatch Day

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

Featured Pokémon

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


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

Event Bonuses

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

Field Research

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

Timed Research

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/azurill-hatch-day/

Niantic has announced the Out to Play event which players can encounter Shiny Hisuian Growlithe for the first time. The event takes place from Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, October 2nd, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

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Adventure Awaits during the Out to Play event!

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

Out to Play

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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

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

Eggs

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


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

Event bonuses

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

Field Research task encounters

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available! The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks! Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Hisuian Growlithe—if you’re lucky!


Hisuian Growlithe , Hisuian Sneasel, Hisuian Qwilfish, Pawmi

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

Out to Play: Timed Research

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


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

Tails of Adventure: Paid Timed Research

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event bundles

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

Pokémon GO Web Store Ultra Hatch Box bundle

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

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

New avatar items

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

Route updates

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

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

In the future, Trainers can expect Routes to continue springing up around the world as more are approved. In addition, you can look forward to the following changes.

• More Trainers will be able to create Routes.
• Trainers will be able to find Zygarde Cells more often while exploring Routes.
• A new notification will be available to inform Trainers when there are Routes nearby.
• Various quality of life improvements.

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/out-to-play-september-2023

No need to read our minds, the Psychic Spectacular is back and better than ever! Join your fellow Trainers and catch Psychic-type Pokémon from September 20th to September 24th, 2023 in Pokémon GO.

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The Psychic Spectacular Event is Back!

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

Psychic Spectacular

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

Event bonuses

Increased XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Curveball Throws.

Timed Research

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


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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.


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

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

Eggs

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


Smoochum , Wynaut , Chingling , Solosis

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

Field Research task encounters

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


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

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

Collection Challenge

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/psychic-spectacular-2023/

As announced in the Discover Pokémon Together: Oddish article, Niantic has revealed the full details for the Oddish Research Day which takes place on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time in Pokémon GO.

Celebrate Oddish with a Research Day!

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

Oddish Research Day

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

Featured Pokémon

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


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

Event Bonuses

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

Wild encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/post/oddish-research-day-2023

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

PLAYER WARNING:

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

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September 2023 Community Day: Grubbin

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

Featured Pokémon

Grubbin will appear more frequently in the wild.


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

Featured attack

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

Community Day Special Research story – Plugging Along

• For US$1.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access the Grubbin Community Day–exclusive Special Research story, Plugging Along.
• Stay tuned for when tickets for the Special Research story go live.
• Don’t forget: you’re now able to purchase and gift tickets to any of your friends that you’ve achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with.* To gift a ticket, tap the Special Research ticket in the in-game shop, then tap the Gift button instead of the Buy button.

Tickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Please note that this Special Research will not include an in-game medal.

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

Event Bonuses

: 3× Stardust for catching Pokémon.
: 2× Candy for catching Pokémon.
: 2× chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive XL Candy from catching Pokemon.
: 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!
: One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of three for the day.*
: Trades made will require 50% less Stardust.*

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

Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day

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

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

Four-star Raid Battles

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

Bonus for completing four-star Raid Battles

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

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

Timed Research

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

Field Research

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

PokéStop Showcases

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

Stickers

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

Source: https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/communityday-september-2023-grubbin/