Every few months, the seasons change into spring, summer, fall, or winter. Inspired by these changes Niantic added Seasons to Pokémon GO back in December 2020. Each Season in the mobile game is three months-long and features special events, certain Pokémon appearing more often in the wild (in certain areas and hemispheres), refreshed Egg pool, and more. Instead of being named after the spring, summer, fall, or winter seasons, each Season in Pokémon GO is named after an idea/theme.
For September 2022, a new Season has begun and it’s called the Season of Light.
What is the Season of Light?
The Season of Light is Pokémon GO’s 8th in-game Season and starts on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time. During this Season, Niantic welcomes back Professor Will from his disappearance during the Season of GO. He also returns with new research and discoveries around Cosmog, a legendary Pokémon of the Alola region. Plus, throw in the sun, moon, and stars imagery from the official Season of Light trailer, and it looks like Lunala and Solgaleo might debut later this Season!
When is the Season of Light?
The Season of Light takes place over three months – starting on Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. and ending on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 9:59 a.m. your local time.
What is the focus for the Season of Light?
Professor Willow is back! During his absence, Professor Willow discovered a mysterious Pokémon – Cosmog!
A Season-exclusive Special Research will be available from Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 9:59 a.m. your local time. The Special Research will be released in three different batches and Trainers will be able to “bond with the Legendary Pokémon Cosmog” (a.k.a. catch this little guy and add ’em to your Pokédex).
For full details for this Special Research, look for the “What is the Season of Light’s Special Research?” section (below the Raid list).
There is also a season-long Timed Research focused on the GO Battle League. You can find a list of tasks and rewards in the “What is the Season of Light’s Timed Research for the GO Battle League?” section (below the Special Research section).
What are the bonuses for the Season of Light?
The following bonuses will be active during the entire Season of Light:
- Increased Incense effectiveness while moving
- Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
- Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
- Extra Stardust from Gifts
- Additional Items from Research Breakthroughs (Including 1 Premium Battle Pass)
- Increased Stardust reward for Research Breakthroughs
What Seasonal Pokémon will be appearing in the wild and where?
During the Season of Light, the following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild in the following areas:
- Cities: Jigglypuff*, Machop*, Magnemite*, Muk, Voltorb*, Umbreon, Litwick, and more!
- Forests: Mareep*, Sunkern*, Yanma*, Espeon, Pineco*, Burmy (Plant Cloak)*, Hisuian Voltorb, and more!
- Mountains: Sandslash, Clefairy*, Diglett*, Snorlax*, Sneasel*, Stantler*, Deino*, and more!
- Beaches & Water: Seel*, Staryu*, Mantine*, Pelipper, Carvanha*, Wailmer*, Feebas*, and more!
- Northern Hemisphere: Scyther*, Dratini*, Chikorita*, Cyndaquil*, Totodile*, Teddiursa*, Shroomish*, and more!
- Southern Hemisphere: Paras*, Chansey*, Skitty*, Bagon*, Snivy*, Tepig*, Oshawott*, and more!
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs this Season?
Eggs obtained from PokéStops or through Adventure Sync Rewards (weekly walking milestones that reset each Monday) during the Season of Light will contain the following Egg pools:
- 2km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Magikarp*, Pichu*, Cleffa*, Meditite*, Munna*, Pikipek, Yungoos*, Fomantis, Stufful*, and Wimpod.
- 5km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Togepi*, Tyrogue*, Elekid*, and Magby*.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Miltank*, Bronzor*, Rowlett, Litten, and Popplio.
- 10km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Tirtouga*, Archen*, Mienfoo, and Rockruff*.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Axew*, Espurr*, and Noibat.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Riolu*, Goomy, and Jangmo-o.
- 5km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards: Cranidos*, Shieldon*, Happiny*, Munchlax, Karrablast*, and Shelmet*.
- 10km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards: Dratini*, Bagon*, Beldum*, Gible*, Riolu*, and Goomy.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What Pokémon will be appearing in Raids this Season?
Currently, we know that the following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids during the Season of Light:
September 2022
- 1-Star Raids:
- Espurr*, Solosis, Gothita, Shinx*, and Ralts*. (Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Unown E, Unown P, Unown S, and Espurr*. (Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Cyndaquil*, Numel*, Darumaka*, Klink*, and Rockruff*. (Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Scyther*, Beldum*, Shieldon*, Klink*, Togedemaru. (Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Costumed Diglett*, Costumed Shinx*, Costumed Croagunk*, Scraggy, and Furfrou. (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- 3-Star Raids:
- Alolan Raichu*, Galarian Weezing*, Jolteon, and Girafarig* (Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Alolan Raichu*, Wobbuffet*, Giragarig*, and Oranguru. (Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Galarian Weezing*, Skarmory*, and Mawile*. (Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Magneton, Skarmory*, Mawile*, and Lairon. (Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Costumed Butterfree*, Costumed Kirlia*, Costumed Absol*, and Mareanie. (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Raids:
- Deoxys (Normal Forme)*, Deoxys (Attack Forme)*, Deoxys (Defense Forme)*, and Deoxys (Speed Forme)*. (Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere only) and Kartana (Northern Hemisphere only). (Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Yveltal* (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Ampharos* (Thursday, September 1st, 2022 to Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Alakazam* (Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Aggron* (Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Lopunny* (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
October 2022
- 1-Star Raids:
- Costumed Diglett*, Costumed Shinx*, Costumed Croagunk*, Scraggy, and Furfrou. (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Alolan Meowth, Poochyena, Murkrow, Carvanha, and Scraggy. (Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Slowpoke*, Onix*, Scyther*, Porygon*, and Sunkern*. (Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Galarian Ponyta*, Darumaka*, Dedenne, and Morelull. (Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Sableye*, Purrloin, Yamask*, Galarian Yamask*, and Phantump. (Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 3-Star Raids:
- Costumed Butterfree*, Costumed Kirlia*, Costumed Absol*, and Mareanie. (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Galarian Weezing, Mawile, Absol, and Tyranitar. (Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Magneton, Rhydon, Togetic*, and Piloswime. (Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Alolan Raichu*, Glarian Weezing*, Mawile*, and Hisuian Braviery*. (Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Gengar*, Umbreon, Driblim, and Drapion. (Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Costumed Gengar*, Umbreon, Costumed Drifblim*, and Drapion. (Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Raids:
- Yveltal* (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Xerneas* (Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Giratina (Altered Forme)* (Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Giratina (Origin Forme)* (Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Lopunny* (Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Manectric* (Saturday, October 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Gyarados* (Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time)
- Mega Banette* (Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Elite Raids:
- Hoopa Unbound (Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. your local time)
- After successfully participating in an Elite Raid, the following Pokémon could be found in the wild via specific PokéStops: Articuno (from Elite Raids at 11 a.m. your local time), Zapdos (from Elite Raids at 2 p.m. your local time), and Moltres (from Elite Raids at 5 p.m. your local time).
- Hoopa Unbound (Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. your local time)
November 2022
- 1-Star Raids:
- Costumed Duskull*. (Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time.)
- Misdreavus*, Duskull*, Bagon*, Drifloon*, and Golett. (Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Mankey*, Swinub*, Spoink*, and Tepig*. (Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time.)
- Alolan Rattata*, Gulpin, Carvanha*, and Rockruff*. (Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Drifloon*, Frillish (male and female), Inkay*, and Rockruff*. (Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time.)
- 3-Star Raids:
- Dragonite, Sableye*, and Druddigon*. (Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Snorlax*, Mawile*, Swalot, and Sharpedo. (Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time.)
- Salamence, Druddigon*, and Hisuian Braviary*. (Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Tentacruel, Druddigon*, and Hisuian Bravairy*. (Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time.)
- 5-Star Raids:
- Giratina (Origin Forme)* (Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Guzzlord (Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Nihilego (Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Various Ultra Beats depending on your location (continent and hemisphere). (Sunday, November 27th, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Banette* (Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Mega Gyarados* (Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Mega Houndoom* (Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.)
- Elite Raids:
- Hoopa Unbound (Sunday, November 13th, 2022 between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.)
- After successfully participating in an Elite Raid, the following Pokémon may be found in the wild via specific PokéStops: Articuno (from Elite Raids at 11 a.m. your local time), Zapdos (from Elite Raids at 2 p.m. your local time), and Moltres (from Elite Raids at 5 p.m. your local time).
- Hoopa Unbound (Sunday, November 13th, 2022 between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time.)
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What is the Season of Light’s Special Research?
A Season-long Special Research, called A Cosmic Companion, will be available and includes “befriending” Cosmog!
- Available to claim: Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 9:59 a.m. your local time
- Steps 1 – 3 Release: Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time
- Steps 4 – 7 Release: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time
- Steps 8 – 12 Release: Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time
September 2022 Release
| A Cosmic Companion | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Make 10 Curveball Throws | Staryu Encounter |
| Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Cosmog Encounter, 1,000 XP, and 500 Stardust |
| Step 2 | Reward |
| Give your Buddy 3 treats | Woobat Encounter |
| Earn 10 Candies walking with your Buddy | Staryu Encounter |
| Catch 15 Psychic-type Pokémon | Munna Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Poffin, 2,000 XP, and 500 Stardust |
| Step 3 | Reward |
| Earn 15 hearts with your Buddy | Ralts Encounter |
| Send 10 Gifts to Friends | Staryu Encounter |
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | 25 Poké Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 5 Pinap Berries, 3,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust |
October 2022 Release
Note: Step 4 has been changed to Catch 3 Pokémon as of Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 due to progression issues for some Trainers.
| A Cosmic Companion | |
|---|---|
| Step 4 | Reward |
| Catch 1 Pokémon | 789 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 25 Cosmog Candies, 3,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 5 | Reward |
| Complete 5 Field Research tasks | Baltoy Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | Staryu Encounter |
| Evolve a Cosmog | 1,000 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 25 Cosmog Candies, 1,000 XP, and 750 Stardust |
| Step 6 | Reward |
| Complete 10 Field Research tasks | Elgyem Encounter |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | Staryu Encounter |
| Walk 5 km | Girafarig Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | 25 Cosmog Candies, 2,000 XP, and 750 Stardust |
| Step 7 | Reward |
| Earn 15 hearts with your Buddy | Kirlia Encounter |
| Hatch an Egg | Staryu Encounter |
| Catch 20 different species of Pokémon | 25 Great Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 10 Poké Balls, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 Stardust |
November 2022 Release
| A Cosmic Companion | |
|---|---|
| Step 8 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 789 XP |
| Collection Rewards | 50 Cosmog Candies, 3,000 XP, and 1,500 Stardust |
| Step 9 | Reward |
| Evolve a Cosmoem | Staryu Encounter |
| Completion Rewards | Starmie Encounter, 2,000 XP, and 500 Stardust |
| Step 10 | Reward |
| Evolve 3 Pokémon | 12 Nanab Berries |
| Walk 5 km | Staryu Encounter |
| Make 15 Great Throws | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Solrock Encounter, 4,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 11 | Reward |
| Evolve 3 Pokémon | 12 Razz Berries |
| Walk 5 km | Staryu Encounter |
| Make 15 Nice Curveball Throws | 10 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Lunatone Encounter, 4,000 XP, and 1,000 Stardust |
| Step 12 | Reward |
| Earn 15 hearts with your Buddy | Gardevoir Encounter |
| Catch 25 different species of Pokémon | Staryu Encounter |
| Earn 10,000 Stardust | 25 Ultra Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 1 Star Piece, 5,000 XP, and 2,500 Stardust |
What is the Season of Light’s Timed Research for the GO Battle League?
During the entire season, a five-step Timed Research focused on the GO Battle League will be available to all Trainers. Currently, we know the first step’s tasks and rewards:
| GO Battle League Timed Research | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/5 | Reward |
| Win 10 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,000 Stardust |
| Win 20 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,000 Stardust |
| Win 30 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,000 Stardust |
| Win 40 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,000 Stardust |
| Win 50 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 2,500 Stardust |
| Win 60 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,500 Stardust |
| Win 70 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,500 Stardust |
| Win 80 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,500 Stardust |
| Win 90 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1,500 Stardust |
| Win 100 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 2,500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 5,000 Stardust, 1 Fast TM, and 10 Great Balls |
Note: Step 2’s tasks and rewards are the same as Step 1’s. Based on that, chances are Steps 3 – 5 will be the same too.
What events are happening in September 2022?
All events for September 2022 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in September 2022:
- Thursday, September 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) – September Research Breakthrough: Medicham
- Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your local time – Inkay Limited Research: Shiny Inkay debuts in-game during this special Field Research event!
- Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Monday, September 12th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Psychic Spectacular event: The Psychic Spectacular event returns! Plenty of Psychic-type Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, Raids, and more.
- Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Munna
- Tuesday, September 7th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Deoxys (Normal, Attack, Defense, and Speed Formes)
- Saturday, September 10th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. your local time – Clefairy Commotion event: Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a one-night-only, Mt. Moon kind of event! Clefairy will be out in the wild, dancing under the moon.
- Sunday, September 11th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Deoxys Raid Day: Looking to capture all four of Deoxys’ forms? Here’s a Raid day for you where it’ll be easier to find ’em!
- Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Ralts
- Tuesday, September 14th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kartana and Celesteela
- Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Test Your Mettle event: Steel yourselves! Steel-type Pokémon are appearing in droves in Pokémon GO! This event includes the debuts Togedemaru, Mega Aggron, plus Kartana and Celesteela (who debuted earlier in the week).
- Sunday, September 18th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – September Community Day featuring Roggenrola: Get ready to catch lots of Roggenrola this Community Day. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a Shiny one!
- Sunday, September 18th, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day featuring Boldore: Four-Star Raid battles are back at a new time and feature Boldore! Successfully defeat a Boldore (limited to in-person raids only), and you’ll spawn Roggenrola for 30 minutes.
- Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Aron
- Tuesday, September 21st, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kartana and Celesteela
- Friday, September 23rd, 2022 to Sunday, September 25th, 2022 – Safari Zone – Goyang: South Korea’s first Safari Zone event is happening! Enjoy Unown, a special Costumed Pikachu, event-themed Field Research, an exclusive Special Research story, and more. Requires a ticket purchase.
- Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Fashion Week event: Fashion Week returns! Previous Fashion Week Costumed Pokémon return along with some new ones, plus the addition of Mareanie to the game.
- Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Minccino
- Tuesday, September 28th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Yveltal
What events are happening in October 2022?
All events for October 2022 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in October 2022:
- Saturday, October 1st, 2022 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO Battle Day: Guzma: A battle-centric day featuring the Guzma Avatar Item Set and Timed Research!
- Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) – October Research Breakthrough: Shedinja
- Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Purrloin
- Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Evolving Stars event: The next part of the Season of Light’s Special Research will drop along with the debut of Cosmoem!
- Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Yveltal
- Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Mega Gyarados Raid Day: Looking to stock up on Gyarados Mega Energy to Mega Evolve your own Gyarados? Then get a Raid train going thanks to Mega Gyarados Raids appearing more frequently!
- Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Haunter
- Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Xerneas
- Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Festival of Lights 2022: The Festival of Lights event returns this year! Morelull and Shiinotic debut, Shiny Chinchou rates are increased, and more.
- Saturday, October 15th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – October Community Day featuring Litwick: Get ready to catch lots of Litwick this Community Day. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a Shiny one!
- Saturday, October 15th, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day featuring Lampent: Four-Star Raid battles are back at a new time and feature Lampent! Successfully defeat a Lampent (limited to in-person raids only), and you’ll spawn Litwick for 30 minutes.
- Sunday, October 16th, 2022 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. your local time – Elite Raids featuring Hoopa Unbound: A new (and challenging) in-person Raid is here. Find Elite Raid Eggs appearing with a 24-hour countdown timer on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, and return to battle them with friends on Sunday, October 16th, 2022.
- Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Misdreavus
- Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Xerneas
- Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time – Halloween 2022 Event Part I: The Candy collecting, Halloween costumed Pokémon yearly event is back! Part I of the event sees Mega Banette enter Mega Raids and a whole haunt of Ghost-type Pokémon taking over.
- Friday, October 21st, 2022 to Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 – Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Taipei: A special in-person ticketed event will be held at Taipei’s Da’an Forest Park. Trainers in Taipei will also have access to a special Pokémon Air Adventures event during the same time period.
- Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Shuppet
- Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Giratina (Altered Forme)
- Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time – Halloween 2022 Event Part II: The haunting continues with Part II of this year’s Halloween event. Costumed Vulpix, Ninetails, Gengar, Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist debut.
What events are happening in November 2022?
All events for November 2022 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in November 2022:
- Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time – Halloween 2022 Event Part II: The haunting continues with Part II of this year’s Halloween event. Costumed Vulpix, Ninetails, Gengar, Pumpkaboo, and Gourgeist debut.
- Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Día de Muertos 2022 event: The Día de Muertos event is back for 2022 and includes Costumed Duskull, Dusclops, and Dusknoir.
- Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – November Research Breakthrough: Starmie
- Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Duskull wearing cempasúchil crown (Costumed Duskull)
- Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Giratina (Origin Forme)
- Saturday, November 5th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Community Day Classic featuring Dratini: Get ready to catch lots of Dratini this Community Day Classic. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a Shiny one!
- Saturday, November 5th, 2022 after 5 p.m. your local time – Debut of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s “Coin” Pokémon: Professor Willow is joined by Jacq to tell Trainers about a new Pokémon and mysterious Paldean coins that can be obtained from gold-colored PokéStops. In an update on Sunday, November 6th, 2022, Jacq and Professor Willow have named this Pokémon as Gimmighoul (Roaming Form).
- Sunday, November 6th, 2022 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO Battle Day: Miltank: Another GO Battle Day is here and this time Miltank is guaranteed to be a reward encounter! Timed Research will also be available.
- Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Croagunk
- Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Greedy Gluttons event: Guzzlord is here and Pokémon GO and it seems that this Ultra Beast is getting one big welcoming (and very delicious) event.
- Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Guzzlord
- Saturday, November 12th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – November Community Day featuring Teddiursa: Get ready to catch lots of Teddiursa this Community Day. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a Shiny one! Plus, Ursaluna debuts in Pokémon GO.
- Saturday, November 12th, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day featuring Ursaring: Four-Star Raid battles are back at a new time and feature Ursaring! Successfully defeat a Ursaring (limited to in-person raids only), and you’ll spawn Teddiursa for 30 minutes.
- Sunday, November 13th, 2022 from 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. your local time – Elite Raids featuring Hoopa Unbound: The second-ever Elite Raid day will have Raid Eggs popping up for 24 hours and ready to hatch starting on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at 11 a.m. your local time.
- Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 12 a.m. to Thursday, November 17th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Team GO Rocket takeover event: Team GO Rocket is back to their usual shenanigans. Perhaps they want Guzzlord for themselves? Giovanni will be battling with Shadow Mewtwo and the rest of the Team GO Rocket crew will be battling with new Shadow Pokémon.
- Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Porygon
- Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Guzzlord
- Friday, November 18th, 2022 to Sunday, November 20th, 2022 – Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Singapore: A special in-person ticketed event will be held at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. Trainers in Singapore will also have access to a special Pokémon Air Adventures event during the same time period.
- Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Petilil
- Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Astral Eclipse event: Cosmoem is ready to evolve into Solgaleo or Lunala! Trainers will also receive that the last wave of this Season’s Special Research Story (A Cosmic Companion).
- Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Nihilego
- Saturday, November 26th, 2022 – Ultra Beast Arrival in-person event in London, UK and Hollywood, CA: Join fellow Trainers for an in-person Pokémon GO experience to help kick off the Ultra Beast Arrival event. Tickets are free and will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis at the venue. Specific times and further details can be found on the official event website.
- Sunday, November 27th, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Ultra Beast Arrival: Global event: An Ultra Beast invasion is happening around the world! Ultra Beasts will be appearing in specific regions and hemispheres, but you can catch ’em all thanks to an event Timed Research. Follow the Ultra Wormholes with #UltraBeastArrival
- Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Hoothoot
- Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Nihilego
Are there any themed Avatar Items for the Season of Light?
Cosmog-inspired Avatar Items will debut via the in-game shop during the Season of Light.
Are there any special Stickers for the Season of Light?
Autumn-themed Stickers featuring Paras, Vulpix, Teddiursa, Seedot, Sawsbuck (Autumn Form), Trevenant, and Skwovet. You can get them from spinning PokéStops and/or Gyms, opening Gifts (from Friends and/or your Buddy Pokémon), and purchasing them for PokéCoins via the in-game shop.
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Illustrator, designer, writer and big Nintendo geek, you can find Jennifer with an N3DS within reach 24/7. As the oldest of three, she has survived many Mario Party, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart sessions intact in addition to getting her brothers hooked on some really weird games. (Cubivore anyone?)
