Pokémon GO’s Season of Mythical Wishes guide: events, bonuses, and more

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 December 2022, a new Season has begun and it’s called Mythical Wishes.

 

What is the Season of Mythical Wishes?

 

The Season of Mythical Wishes is Pokémon GO’s 9th in-game Season and starts on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time. During this Season, Niantic will spotlight the Hoenn region with its very own Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn events (including an in-person event in Las Vegas, NV, and a global event). As for anything plot-related concerning Professor Willow, Rhi, and any more Ultra Beast appearances, we’ll just have to see how the Season unfolds!

 

When is the Season of Mythical Wishes?

 

The Season of Mythical Wishes takes place over three months – starting on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 10 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.

 

What is the focus of the Season of Mythical Wishes?

 

While the Hoenn region appears to be in the spotlight during the Season of Mythical Wishes (thanks to an in-person and global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn), wishing will also play a role during various events. Trainers will be given different Timed Research during three different events and can pick one of the following three bonuses:

• Winter Holiday Part 2 event (Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time):
  • Hatch Distance Bonus: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period
  • XP Bonus: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
  • Stardust Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
• Lunar New Year (Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. until Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time):
  • Hatch Distance Bonus: 1/2 Hatch Distance when Eggs are placed into Incubators during the event period
  • Daily Adventure Incense Bonus: 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration (will be 30 minutes per day during the event)
  • Stardust Bonus: 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
• Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 10 a.m. until Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time):
  • XP Bonus: 2× XP for catching Pokémon
  • Candy Bonus:2× Candy for catching Pokémon
  • Daily Adventure Incense Bonus: 2× Daily Adventure Incense duration (will be 30 minutes per day during the event)

 

Pokémon debut: Kecleon

 

 

After years of being spotted in the game’s files thanks to a datamine, Kecleon has finally appeared in Pokémon GO. Debuting after January 2023’s Community Day event (Saturday, January 7th, 2023 after 5 p.m. your local time), Kecleon can be found “in the wild” via PokéStops.

Similar to when a Team GO Rocket member takes over a PokéStop, Kecleon will do the same, but much more stealthy. Kecleon will be “invisible” on the PokéStop and will prevent Trainers from spinning the Photo Disc (you can spot the Pokémon’s red band marking across its belly on the Photo Disc). You must tap the Kecleon (repeatedly) in order to get it to “fall off” the PokéStop. When successful, Trainers can successfully spin the PokéStop and see Kecleon “spawn” on the overworld map. Trainers can tap on Kecleon to enter a catch encounter scenario. From there, good luck with your catch and finally adding Kecleon to your Pokédex in Pokémon GO!

Some Additional Notes:

• Details are still developing since this is a new development, but Trainers have reported the following findings:
  • Kecleon will be at the same PokéStop for all Trainers.
  • It’s believed that Kecleon PokéStop locations will change every 2 hours.
    • Within the 2-hour time frame, Kecleon can reappear on the same PokéStop. Specific cooldown times for reappearance have yet to be shared.
  • Kecleon can appear at PokéStops taken over by Team GO Rocket members. Trainers must defeat the Team GO Rocket Grunt/Leader/Boss before knocking Kecleon off the PokéStop.

 

Are there any new features being added during the Season of Mythical Wishes?

 

Yes, new Pokémon size classifications are being added to Pokémon GO during this season. Select Pokémon may now appear in the following sizes: XXS and XXL. According to an official Pokémon GO blog post published on December 8th, 2022, the first Pokémon to use these new size classifications are Poochyena, Mightyena, and Mawile. On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, a new official Pokémon GO blog post confirmed that all Pokémon currently available in Pokémon GO are now available in XXS and XXL size classifications.

 

Size comparisons of XXS (left) to average (center) to XXL (right).

 

For more information, you can read the blog post from December 2023. There, it goes into more detail about how these new size classifications will be shown on the catch encounter screen, tracking in the Pokédex, and more.

 

What are the bonuses for the Season of Mythical Wishes?

 

The following bonuses will be active during the entire Season of Mythical Wishes:

• Increased damage for Pokémon participating in raids remotely
• Trainers level 31+ receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy for each trade
• All Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for each trade
• Trainers can open 40 Gifts daily
• Trainers can send 125 Gifts daily

 

In addition to these bonuses, the following will become permanent bonuses in Pokémon GO going forward:

• Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStops spins
• Increased Incense effectiveness while moving

 

What Seasonal Pokémon will be appearing in the wild and where?

 

During the Season of Mythical Wishes, the following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild in the following areas:

• Cities: Pidgey*, Meowth*, Alolan Grimer*, Granbull, Gulpin, Patrat*, Lillipup*, and more!
• Forests: Venonat*, Victreebel, Scyther*, Burmy (Trash Cloak)*, Cottonee*, Formantis, Morelull, and more!
• Mountains: Ponyta*, Rhydon, Pupitar, Makuhita*, Drilbur, Archen*, Rufflet*, and more!
• Beaches & Water: Poliwhirl, Goldeen*, Vaporeon, Clamperl*, Tirtouga*, Inkay*, Mareanie, and more!
• Northern Hemisphere: Spinarak*, Castform (Snowy Form)*, Beldum*, Turtwig*, Chimchar*, Piplup*, Pidove*, and more!
• Southern Hemisphere: Ledyba*, Treecko*, Torchic*, Mudkip*, Castform (Sunny Form)*, Starly*, Gible*, and more!

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• This will also be the Shiny debuts for Castform’s Snowy and Sunny Forms.

 

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 Mythical Wishes will contain the following Egg pools:

• 2km Eggs: Smoochum*, Azurill*, Budew*, Mantkye, Bergmite, and more!
• 5km Eggs: Chingling, Snover*, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Mareanie, and more!
• 10km Eggs: Tirtouga*, Archen*, Noibat*, Rockruff*, Togedemaru, Jangmo-o, and more!
• 5km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards: Shinx*, Cranidos*, Shieldon*, and Happiny*.
• 10km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards: Bagon*, Beldum*, Gible*, Deino*, Goomy, Rockruff*, and more!

 

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 Mythical Wishes:

 

December 2022

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Mankey*, Sneasel*, Croagunk*, Klink*, and Swinub* (Thursday, December 1st, 2022 to Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Meditite*, Buizel*, Timburr*, and Tympole* (Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Hitmonlee*, Hitmonchan*, Hitmontop*, Timburr*, and Mienfoo (Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Pikachu*, Alolan Vulpix*, Costumed Spheal*, Galarian Darumaka*, and Bergmite* (Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Machop*, Eevee*, Roselia*, Swablu*, Duskull*, Shinx*, Gible*, Snivy*, Tepig*, Oshawott*, and Fletchling* (Saturday, December 17th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time and Sunday, December 18th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Pikachu*, Alolan Sandshrew*, Costumed Eevee*, Galarian Darumaka*, and Costumed Cubchoo* (Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Bulbasaur*, Costumed Charmander*, Costumed Squirtle*, Costumed Pikachu*, and Costumed Hoothoot* (Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Mawile*, Medicham, Hisuian Braviary*, and Hariyama (Thursday, December 1st, 2022 to Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Poliwrath, Aerodactyl*, Skarmory*, and Breloom (Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Poliwrath, Tyranitar, Breloom, and Mawile* (Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Cloyster, Lapras*, Costumed Stantler*, and Costumed Glaceon* (Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Cloyster, Lapras*, Costumed Delibird*, and Costumed Glaceon* (Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Hisuian Avalugg* (Saturday, December 24th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Raticate*, Costumed Nidorino*, Costumed Gengar*, and Costumed Wobbuffet* (Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Virizion* (Thursday, December 1st, 2022 to Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Terrakion* (Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Cobalion* (Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Kyurem* (December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time to Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Abomasnow* (Thursday, December 1st, 2022 to Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Aggron* (Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Glalie* (Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)

• Elite Raids:
  • Hoopa Unbound (Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. your local time)

 

January 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Costumed Bulbasaur*, Costumed Charmander*, Costumed Squirtle*, Costumed Pikachu*, and Costumed Hoothoot* (Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Paras*, Abra*, Shinx*, Bronzor*, and Drilbur (Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 8 a.m. your local time)
  • Jigglypuff*, Marill*, Axex*, and Deino* (Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 8 a.m. to Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 10 p.m. your local time)
  • Clefairy*, Dratini*, Gible*, Audino*, and Dedenne* (Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 10 p.m. to Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Hisuian Voltorb, Shinx*, Darumaka*, and Galarian Darumaka* (Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Pikachu*, Nosepass*, Joltik, Klink*, and Dedenne* (Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Grimer*, Shinx*, Bronzor*, Klink*, and Helioptile* (Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. t0 Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Costumed Raticate*, Costumed Nidorino*, Costumed Gengar*, and Costumed Wobbuffet* (Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Alolan Marowak*, and Politoed (Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 8 a.m. your local time)
  • Mawile*, Druddigon*, and Dedenne* (Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 8 a.m. to Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 10 p.m. your local time)
  • Togetic*, Dragonite, Druddigon*, and Mawile* (Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 10 p.m. to Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Flareon, Shuckle*, Blaziken*, Druddigon*, and Diggersby (Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Magneton, Electabuzz*, Magmar*, and Kirlia (Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Venomoth, Galarian Weezing*, Jolteon, and Mawile* (Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. t0 Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Kyurem* (December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time to Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Reshiram* (Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time to Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Zekrom* (Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Regice* (Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Tapu Koko* (Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Glalie* (Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Steelix* (Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time to Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Salamence (Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Lopunny* (Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Aerodactyl* (Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Elite Raids:
  • No Elite Raids happened in January 2023.

 

February 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Alolan Grimer*, Shinx*, Bronzor*, Klink*, and Helioptile* (Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. t0 Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
  • Bronzor*, Joltik, Klink*, Dedenne*, and Scyther* (Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Chansey*, Shinx*, Furfrou (Natural Form)*, and Espurr* (Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Jigglypuff*, Voltorb*, Hisuian Voltorb, Solosis, and Foongus (Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ???, February ???, 2023 at ??? your local time)
  • Treecko*, Torchic*, and Mudkip* (Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 10 p.m. your local time)
  • ??? (Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 10 p.m. to Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Treecko*, Torchic*, and Mudkip* (Saturday, February 25th, 2023 to Sunday, February 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time each day)
  • Carvanha*, Lileep*, Anorith*, Spheal*, and Calmperl* (Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to ???)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Venomoth, Galarian Weezing*, Jolteon, and Mawile* (Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. t0 Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
  • Magneton, Kirlia, Metang, and Hisuian Braviary* (Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Nidoqueen, Nidoking, Lickitung*, Miltank*, and Gallade (Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Ninetales, Quagsire, Galarian Stunfisk*, and Golurk (Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ???, February ???, 2023 at ??? your local time)
  • Grovyle*, Combusken*, and Marshtomp* (Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 10 p.m. your local time)
  • ??? (Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 10 p.m to Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mawile*, Medicham, Shelgon, and Metang (Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to ???)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Tapu Koko* (Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Registeel* (Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Tapu Lele* (Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Regirock* (Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Rayquaza* (Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Deoxys (Normal Forme)*,  Deoxys (Attack Forme)*, Deoxys (Defence Forme)*, and Deoxys (Speed Forme)* (Saturday, February 25th, 2023 to Sunday, February 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time each day)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Aerodactyl* (Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Gengar* (Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Gardevoir* (Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Pidgeot* (Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Latias* and Mega Latios* (Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Primal Raids (will replace Mega Raids when active):
  • Primal Kyogre*
    • for paid ticket holders only at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas (Saturday, February 18th, 2023 to Sunday, February 19th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT each day)
    • at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global (Saturday, February 25th, 2023 to Sunday, February 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time each day)
  • Primal Groudon*
    • for paid ticket holders only at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas (Saturday, February 18th, 2023 to Sunday, February 19th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT each day)
    • at Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global (Saturday, February 25th, 2023 to Sunday, February 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time each day)
• Elite Raids:
  • No Elite Raids for February have been announced (yet).

 

Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”

 

What events are happening in December 2022?

 

All events for December 2022 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in December 2022:

 

• Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) until Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – December 2022 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Deino, Furfrou, and Goomy
• Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Heading to Hoenn Mega Raid Day: To celebrate the announcement of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn, Mega Evolutions of Sceptile, Blaziken, and Swampert will be available in Mega Raids. Get them and Mega Energy Candy ahead of the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event.
• Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Mythic Blade event: A Fighting-type themed Pokémon event featuring the debut of Keldeo. Trainers will need to purchase a paid ticket to add this Mythical Pokémon to their team.
• Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Wooper
• Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Virizion
• Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. your local time – Elite Raids: Elite Raids return again. Hoopa Unbound is featured again, along with wild appearances by Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres.
• Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 10 p.m. your local time – Something Extraordinary: Keldeo Special Research: The Special Research Story “Something Extraordinary” is distributed to paid ticket holders. Part of the Mythic Blade event.
• Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Spheal
• Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Terrakion
• Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 p.m. your local time – Winter Holiday Part 1 event: This year’s Holiday event is back and is split into two parts. Mega Glalie and Shiny Bergmite debut, plus some previous Costumed Pokémon are back.
• Saturday, December 17th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – December Community Day (Day 1): The last Community Day of the year is here and will feature Community Day Pokémon of the past!
• Sunday, December 18th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – December Community Day (Day 2): The last Community Day of the year is here and will feature Community Day Pokémon of the past!
• Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Bergmite
• Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Cobalion
• Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Winter Holiday Part 2 event: This year’s Holiday event is back and is split into two parts. New costumed versions of Eevee and the Eeveelutions are here to celebrate the season.
• Saturday, December 24th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time – Winter Wonderland event: Enjoy some additional bonuses, a Collection Challenge, and more!
• Saturday, December 24th, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Hisuian Avalugg Raid Day: Hisuian Avalugg debuts in Pokémon GO! Defeat ’em in 3-Star Raids in order to get a catch encounter.
• Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Cubchoo (and/or Costumed Cubchoo)
• Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kyurem
• Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO New Year’s 2023 event: Happy New Year! Celebrate the new year in style with new and old Costumed Pokémon. Yeah, that’s right, Wurmple Party Hat time.

 

What events are happening in January 2023?

 

All events for January 2023 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in January 2023:

 

• Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) until Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – January 2023 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Deino, Furfrou, and Goomy
• Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO New Year’s 2023 event: Happy New Year! Celebrate the new year in style with new and old Costumed Pokémon. Yeah, that’s right, Wurmple Party Hat time.
• Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Alolan Sandshrew
• Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Reshiram
• Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – January 2023 Community Day featuring Chespin: The first Community Day of 2023 features Chespin, the Grass-type Starter Pokémon from the Kalos region! You’ll find Chespin more frequently in the wild and with boosted Shiny rates too.
• Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Quilladin will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Quilladin will cause Chespin to spawn nearby for 30 minutes afterward!
• Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 8 a.m. until Monday, January 16th, 2023 at 10 p.m. your local time – Twinkling Fantasy event: This Fairy- and Dragon-type Pokémon event includes the debut of Mega Salamence and Shiny Dedenne!
• Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Swirlix
• Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Zekrom
• Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO Battle Days ft. Steven Stone: Trainers, it’s time to battle it out in the GBL and get some Stardust bonuses. Timed Research will also be available and includes an Avatar Item based on Steven Stone.
• Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Seedot
• Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Regice
• Thursday, January 19th, 2022 at 10 a.m. until Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Lunar New Year 2023 event: Now it’s time to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Buneary and Bunnelby are featured in this “Year of the Rabbit”-themed event.
• Saturday, January 21st, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – January 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Larvitar: The first Community Day Classic event of 2023! This time Larvitar (from June 2018 Community Day) will be featured.
• Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Tynamo
• Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Tapu Koko
• Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Crackling Voltage event: An electrified event will close out January 2023. Trainers can find a variety of Electric-type Pokémon, as well as the debut of Shiny Helioptile and Shiny Tapu Koko.
• Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Blitzle

 

What events are happening in February 2023?

 

All events for February 2023 have yet to be announced. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in February 2023:

 

• Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) until Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – February 2023 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Deino, Furfrou, and Goomy
• Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. until Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Crackling Voltage event: An electrified event will close out January 2023. Trainers can find a variety of Electric-type Pokémon, as well as the debut of Shiny Helioptile and Shiny Tapu Koko.
• Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, February 5th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Team GO Rocket takeover: Team GO Rocket is back in the spotlight with some new Shadow Pokémon. Giovanni will be battling with a Shadow Registeel.
• Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Registeel
• Sunday, February 5th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – February 2023 Community Day featuring Noibat: Noibat, the Sound Wave Pokémon, is the star of February 2023’s Community Day event. Noibat will be found more frequently in the wild, along with its Shiny version.
• Sunday, February 5th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: There’s more Noibat to be found as they’ll be appearing in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Noibat in these Raids will cause even more Noibat to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
• Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Pidgey
• Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Valentine’s Day Event: The yearly event celebrating Valentine’s Day returns. Mega Gardevoir, Shiny Tapu Lele, and Shiny Frillish debut. Heart Trim Furfrou returns and Flabébé will be in the wild.
• Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Tapu Lele
• Saturday, February 11th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Luvdisc Limited Research Day: The heart-shaped Pokémon Luvdisc will be available, briefly, via Limited Field Research Tasks’ reward catch encounters.
• Sunday, February 12th, 2023 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. your local time (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. your local time for reward encounters) – GO Battle Day: Vulpix: It’s another GO Battle Day event, yet this time there are guaranteed Vulpix reward encounters. Enjoy extra Stardust bonuses too!
• Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Woobat
• Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Regirock
• Saturday, February 18th, 2023 to Sunday, February 19th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT each day – Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas (at Sunset Park): This in-person event will be taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, and requires a paid ticket. Shiny Kecleon and Costumed Pikachus will debut at the event. For more information, check out the official Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas site. Tickets are sold out.
• Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Jigglypuff
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 10 p.m. your local time – Primal Rumblings: To prepare for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global Event, Trainers can stock up on supplies and encounter the Hoenn region’s Starters, Legendaries, and more.
• Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Rayquaza
• Saturday, February 25th, 2023 and Sunday, February 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time each day – Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global Event: The worldwide version of Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn will be closing out the Season of Mythical Wishes. Please stay tuned for more details.
• Monday, February 27th, 2023 starting at 7 a.m. PT | 10 a.m. ET – Pokémon Day 2023 ft. Roaming Form Gimmighoul and Coin Bag event: Happy Pokémon Day! Pokémon GO and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet connectivity is now live, allowing Gimmighoul to be catchable in Pokémon GO. For 24 hours, random PokéStops will turn into Golden PokéStops to celebrate.
• Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Slakoth

 

 

Are there any special Stickers for the Season of Mythical Wishes?

 

Themed Stickers that feature Snorunt, Aurora, Galarian Darumaka, Glaceon, Pikachu, Pichu, Winter Deerling, and Winter Swasbuck will be released during the Season of Mythical Wishes. 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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