Pokémon GO’s Season of Adventures Abound guide: Special Research, Timed Investigation, events, 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 August 2023, a new Season has begun and it’s called Adventures Abound.

 

What is the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

The Season of Adventures Abound is Pokémon GO’s 12th in-game Season and starts on Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time. During this Season, Niantic will begin to add Pokémon from the Paldea region (featured in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet). Plus, given the theme, Niantic is also promoting the Routes feature that was added in the previous season (Season of Hidden Gems).

 

When is the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

The Season of Adventures Abound takes place over three months – starting on Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. and ending on Friday, December 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.

 

What is the focus of the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

The focus of the Season of Adventures Abound is, well, adventuring. We’ll see more Pokémon debuting in-game (mainly from the Paldea region) as well as shiny versions, Shadow versions, shiny Shadow versions, and more. Plus, select locations around the world will be having in-person events – Pokémon GO City Safari. Similar to previous in-person Safari events, the City Safari versions will have Trainers going on a citywide exploration. So far these events will be held in Seoul, South Korea, Barcelona, Spain, and Mexico City, Mexico. For more information, you can check out the Pokémon GO City Safari page.

 

Are there any new features being added during the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

On the official Season of Adventures Abound site, Pokémon debuts and some permanent game changes are currently listed. There might be more features added as the season progresses.

 

Pokémon debut: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk, and more

 

 

A plethora of Paldean Pokémon will be arriving in Pokémon GO during the Season of Adventures Abound. So far we know:

• Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk, and all their evolutions will be debuting during the A Paldean Adventure event in early September.
• Nymble, Pawmi, Bombirdier, Frigibax, and all their evolutions will be debuting during the Ultra Unlock: Paldea event in early/mid-September.
• Smoliv is appearing in October.
• Tadbulb lights up the scene in November.

 

Shadow Pokémon debut: Shiny Shadow Kanto Legendary Birds? (Zapdos Edition and Moltres)

Shadow Articuno debuted during the Season of Hidden Gems. While we didn’t see Shadow Zapdos and Shadow Moltres swoop in, one has made an appearance in the Season of Adventures Abound teaser trailer. Thanks to more announcements, we know that both Shadow Zapdos and Shadow Moltres will be available. These Legendary Birds can only be found in Five-Star Shadow Raids (which only take place on Saturdays and Sundays) and in specific months. And if Trainers are lucky, they might even catch their shiny versions!

• Shadow Zapdos: September 2023
• Shadow Moltres: October 2023

 

Party Play

 

 

A new multiplayer feature that debuted during the Season of Adventures Abound, Party Play allows up to four Trainers (must be level 15 and above) to play together and tackle a variety of Party Play challenges. For more information about this feature, you can check out the official Pokémon GO Party Play feature page.

 

Reminder – PokéStop Showcases

 

 

Debuting during the Season of Hidden Gems, PokéStop Showcases are Pokémon GO’s version of Pokémon Contests. Trainers can show off a Pokémon at PokéStops that are actively hosting Showcases (not all PokéStops will be hosting these events). There, a Showcase’s theme and rules can be viewed and Trainers can submit a Pokémon that qualifies for the Showcase (i.e.: the biggest Squirtle). For more information about PokéStop Showcases, you can read the official Pokémon GO blog post detailing the feature.

 

Reminder – Routes

 

 

Rolling out across the globe, Routes is a new gameplay feature in Pokémon GO. Take walking tours from Gyms and beyond to explore your hometown, cities, and more. Plus, you might just find some Zygarde Cells in your travels. For more information on Routes, you can check out the dedicated Routes info page on the official Pokémon GO website.

 

What is the Special Research Story for the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

The branching Special Research Story for the Season of Adventures Abound will be released on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time (at the start of the A Paldean Adventure event) and will be available for free to all Trainers. To get it, you must log in between the start time and Friday, December 1st, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. your local time. A full list of tasks and rewards will be included here once it’s available.

 

 

Will there be a Timed Investigation issued during the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

Yes, during the Season of Adventures Abound, a Timed Investigation will be made available. Different from Timed Research, a Timed Investigation is “a lengthy series of challenges available during a set period of time” (according to Niantic). This Timed Investigation is called Timed Investigation: Master Ball and, as the name implies, a Master Ball is one of the rewards. Trainers will need to complete this Timed Investigation by Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time in order to get the Master Ball. Trainers who do not complete it will be able to purchase a paid Special Research ticket that awards a Master Ball.

Details for Timed Investigation: Master Ball and the paid Special Research option will be added here once available in-game.

 

• Task: Catch 1,000 Pokémon
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Win 60 Raids
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Hatch 30 Eggs
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Catch 100 different species of Pokémon
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Make 120 Excellent Throws
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Complete 150 Field Research tasks
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Explore 50 km
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Spin 300 PokéStops
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Earn 100,000 XP
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Task: Earn 100,000 Stardust
  • Reward: 8,000 XP
• Completion Rewards: 1 Master Ball, 3,000 Stardust, and 20,000 XP

 

Will there be Timed Research issued during the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

Yes, the Timed Research in the form of the GO Battle League Timed Research will be made available again this season. Trainers can claim this Timed Research for free via the in-game shop during the first two weeks of September. Once claimed, Trainers have until the end of the Season of Adventures Abound to complete it. The Timed Research has a total of five steps and each step has the same tasks and rewards.

 

• Task: Win 10 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 20 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 30 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 40 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 50 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 60 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 70 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 80 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 90 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Task: Win 100 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
  • Reward: 1,000 Stardust
• Completion Rewards: 5,000 Stardust, 1 Fast TM, and 2 Rare Candy XL

 

Is there a month-long paid Timed Research available for purchase during the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

Yes, there will be a month-long paid Timed Research available during the Season of Adventures Abound. This Timed Research is called Ticket of Treats and will only be active from Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time. That means all tasks must be completed and all rewards must be claimed prior to the end time. Also, additional in-game bonuses will be active after buying the Timed Research (1.5× additional XP and Stardust awarded for your first catch of the day).

Trainers can purchase a ticket to access an event-themed Timed Research. For US$4.99 OR US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll get the Ticket of Treats Timed Research. This Timed Research will be released in four parts (with each part coinciding with an event happening in-game).

Sales for this Timed Research will end on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time. According to Niantic, “[t]ickets are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service).” Tickets can also be gifted to Trainers you’re friends with provided that you have a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with them. This can be done via the in-game shop and by selecting the “Gift” button instead of the “Buy” button. Tickets purchased for friends are nonrefundable as well.

For complete details about the Ticket of Treats Timed Research, you can check out the Ticket of Treats Timed Research guide.

 

Is there a region-exclusive Timed Research issued during the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

Currently, it doesn’t appear that a region-exclusive Timed Research has been released. If that changes during the Season of Adventures Abound, this section will be updated.

 

Will there be a Partner Research available during the Season of Adventures Abound?

Yes. Prior to the start of the Halloween 2023 Part 1 event, Trainers with Amazon Prime memberships can acquire a code to get an exclusive Partner Research (a Timed Research).

According to Niantic, “Amazon Prime members can claim Timed Research that grants exciting rewards, including early access to the Greavard Wig avatar item! This Timed Research is available to claim from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. PDT to November 17, 2023 at 9:59 a.m. PST. To receive all the rewards, Trainers must complete the research tasks before December 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. PST.
For more information, head over to the Prime Gaming Pokémon GO page.”

 

 

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

 

What are the bonuses for the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

The following bonuses will be active during the entire Season of Adventures Abound:

• Trainers can open up to 40 Gifts daily.
• Trainers can send up to 40 Gifts daily.
• Increased damage when participating in raids with a friend.
• Increased XP from going up a Friendship level.

 

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

 

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

• Cities: Gengar*, Gulpin*, Beldum*, Tranquill, Scraggy*, Gothita, Dedenne*, and more!
• Forests: Chansey*, Staravia, Lopunny*, Croagunk*, Shelmet*, Morelull, Oranguru*, and more!
• Mountains: Onix*, Sableye*, Aggron*, Darumaka*, Golett*, Fletchinder, Togedemaru, and more!
• Beaches & Water: Slowbro*, Shellder*, Pelipper, Karrablast*, Goomy*, Dewpider*, Sandygast, and more!
• Northern Hemisphere: Chikorita*, Cyndaquil*, Totodile*, Larvitar*, Deerling (Autumn)*, Tyrunt*, Amaura*, and more!
• Southern Hemisphere: Snivy*, Tepig*, Oshawott*, Tirtouga*, Archen*, Deerling (Spring)*, Deino, 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 Adventures Abound will contain the following Egg pools:

• 2 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Magikarp*, Chinchou*, Meditite*, and Fomantis*.
  • ?-Egg Rarity: Lechonk* (See Notes).
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Cleffa*.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
• 5 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Machop*, Lickitung*, Gligar*, and Mareanie.
  • ?-Egg Rarity: Sprigatito (See Notes), Fuecoco (See Notes), and Quaxly (See Notes).
  • 2-Egg Rarity: Chingling and Bonsly*.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
• 7 km Eggs: 
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Galarian Meowth*, Galarian Stunfisk*, and Hisuian Voltorb.
  • 2-Egg Rarity: Alolan Meowth*, Alolan Farfetch’d*, Galarian Ponyta*, and Hisuian Qwilfish.
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Alolan Vulpix*, Galarian Slowpoke, and Hisuian Sneasel.
  • 4-Egg Rarity: Galarian Zigzagoon* and Hisuian Growlithe.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Galarian Darumaka*.
• 10 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Deino*, Tyrunt*, Amaura*, Carbink, Goomy*, and Rockruff*.
  • ?-Egg Rarity:  Frigibax (See Notes).
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Jangmo-o.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
• 12 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Larvitar*, Scraggy, Pawniard*, and Vullaby*.
  • 2-Egg Rarity: Sandile and Pancham*.
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Absol*, Skorupi*, Deino*, Skrelp, and Salandit.
• 5 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Cranidos*, Shieldon*, Happiny*, Munchlax*, Mantyke*, and Alomomola*.
• 10 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Beldum*, Gible*, Jangmo-o, Goomy*, Rockruff*, and Dratini*.

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Lechonk, and Frigibax will be available in 2 km Eggs starting on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time.

 

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 Adventures Abound:

 

September 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Mankey*, Magmar*, Timburr*, Ralts*, and Wooper* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Unown A*, Unown D*, Unown E*, Unown L*, and Unown P* (Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Mankey*, Seel*, Drowzee*, Magmar*, Wooper*, Snubbull*, Ralts*, Timburr*, Elgyem*, and Espurr (Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Unown P, Unown S, Unown I, and Espurr* (Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Doduo*, Girafarig*, Gulpin*, Espurr*, and Yungoos* (Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ?? your local time)
• 1-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Meowth*, Shadow Machop*, Shadow Wooper, and Shadow Pineco* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to ???)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Machamp, Camerupt, Metagross, and Turtonator* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Turtonator*, Kleavor*, and Bombirdier* (Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Machamp, Scyther*, Typhlosion, Camerupt, Metagross, Infernape, Turtonator*, and Bombirdier* (Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Raichu*, Galarian Mr. Mime*, and Hisuian Braviary* (Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Golem, Cloyster, Lanturn, and Hisuian Braviary* (Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ?? your local time)
• 3-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Magmar, Shadow Electabuzz, and Shadow Gligar* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to ???)
• 4-Star Raids:
  • Charjabug* (Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Kartana (Northern Hemisphere) and Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere) (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Kartana (Southern Hemisphere) and Celesteela (Northern Hemisphere) (Friday, September 8th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Genesect (Burn Drive)* (Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Raikou*, Entei*, and Suicune* (Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Zapdos* (See Notes)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Manectric* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Gardevoir* (Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)

• Elite Raids:
  • There has been no mention of Elite Raids for September 2023.

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• Shadow Raids:
  • 1- and 3-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
  • If 5-Star Shadow Raids are active, they will be limited to Saturdays and Sundays (unless noted by Niantic).

 

October 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Doduo*, Girafarig*, Gulpin*, Espurr*, and Yungoos* (Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Pineco*, Galarian Zigzagoon*, Roggenrola*, Rockruff*, and Bounsweet* (Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Misdreavus*, Shuppet*, and Drifloon* (Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Gastly*, Misdreavus*, and Phantump* (Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 1-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Meowth*, Shadow Machop*, Shadow Wooper, and Shadow Pineco* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Shadow Gastly, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Misdreavus, and Shadow Litwick (Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Shadow Meowth*, Shadow Machop*, Shadow Wooper, and Shadow Pineco* (Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ??? your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Golem, Cloyster, Lanturn, and Hisuian Braviary* (Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Raticate, Clefable, Lapras*, and Druddigon* (Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Gengar*, Sandygast, and Greavard (Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Gengar* (Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Magmar, Shadow Electabuzz, and Shadow Gligar* (Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Shadow Nidorina, Shadow Nidorino, and Shadow Golbat (Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Shadow Magmar, Shadow Electabuzz, and Shadow Gligar*(Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ??? your local time)
• 4-Star Raids:
  • Gurdurr (Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Raikou*, Entei*, and Suicune* (Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Guzzlord* (Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Darkrai* (Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Moltres* (October weekends except for Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th) (See Notes).
  • Shadow Lugia* (Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th only) (See Notes).
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Gardevoir* (Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Gengar* (Friday, October 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Banette* (Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Elite Raids:
  • There has been no mention of Elite Raids for October 2023.

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• Shadow Raids:
  • 1- and 3-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
  • If 5-Star Shadow Raids are active, they will be limited to Saturdays and Sundays (unless noted by Niantic).

 

November 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Costumed Cubone* (Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Hisuian Voltorb, Shinx*, Litwick*, Litleo*, and Helioptile* (Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Vulpix*, Sudowoodo*, Litwick*, Togedemaru, and Smoliv (Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Diglett*, Costumed Wooper*, Costumed Sneasel*, and Furfrou* (Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Galarian Meowth*, Slowpoke*, Galarian Ponyta*, Klink*, and Wooloo* (Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Hisuian Growlithe*, Nosepass*, Dwebble*, Klink*, and Lechonk* (Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • ??? (Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m your local time)
• 1-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Meowth*, Shadow Machop*, Shadow Wooper, and Shadow Pineco* (Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ??? your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Azumarill, Umbreon, Hariyama, and Bombirdier* (Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Ninetales, Parasect, Alolan Marowak*, and Turtonator* (Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Victreebel, Xatu, Wobbuffet*, and Turtonator* (Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Butterfree*, Costumed Dragonite*, Costumed Kirlia*, and Costumed Absol* (Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Primeape, Skarmory*, Lucario, and Hisuian Avalugg* (Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Rhydon, Pelipper, Gardevoir*, and Bombirdier* (Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • ??? (Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m your local time)
• 3-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Magmar, Shadow Electabuzz, and Shadow Gligar* (Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ??? your local time)
• 4-Star Raids:
  • Wooper* and Paldean Wooper* (Sunday, November 5th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Darkrai* (Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Genesect (Douse Drive)* (Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Virizion* (Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Cobalion* (Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Terrakion* (Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • ??? (Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m to ??? your local time)
• 5-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Articuno* (weekends only).
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Banette* (Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Houndoom* (Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Garchomp* (Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Kangaskhan* (Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega ??? (Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m to ??? your local time)
• Elite Raids:
  • There has been no mention of Elite Raids for November 2023, yet.

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• Shadow Raids:
  • 1- and 3-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
  • If 5-Star Shadow Raids are active, they will be limited to Saturdays and Sundays (unless noted by Niantic).

 

What Pokémon will be featured in PokéStop Showcases this Season?

 

Niantic has begun to announce when PokéStop Showcases will be taking place and what Pokémon will be featured. Typically PokéStop Showcases ask Trainers to submit their biggest Pokémon (that’s currently being featured).

 

September

• Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time: Charmander and Charizard
• Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 to Saturday, September 9th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Lechonk
• Sunday, September 10th, 2023 to Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Nymble
• Thursday, September 14th, 2023 to Friday, September 15th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Pawmi
• Sunday, September 17th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time: Oddish
• Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 to Friday, September 22nd, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Spoink
• Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time: Grubbin and Vikavolt
• Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 to Monday, October 2nd, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Growlithe and Hisuian Growlithe

 

October

• Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 to Monday, October 2nd, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Growlithe and Hisuian Growlithe
• Thursday, October 5th, 2023 to Monday, October 9th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Pikachu (Costumed Pikachu are applicable to enter)
• Thursday, October 12th, 2023 to Friday, October 13th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Smoliv
• Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time: Timburr and Conkeldurr
• Monday, October 16th, 2023 to Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist
• Friday, October 20th, 2023 to Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Shuppet and Banette
• Monday, October 23rd, 2023 to Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Greavard
• Thursday, October 26th, 2023 to Saturday, October 28th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Phantump (and possibly Drifloon)
• Sunday, October 29th, 2023 to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Gastly and Gengar

 

November

• Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday,November 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time: Duskull
• Sunday, November 5th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time: Squirtle (not Wooper or Paldean Wooper due to errors)
• Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 10th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time: Litwick
• Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time: Tadbulb
• Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time: Gothita and Mareanie
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 2 pm. your local time: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
• Saturday, November 25th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time: Mareep and Ampharos
• Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at 5 p.m. to Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
• Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time: Lechonk

 

What events are happening in September 2023?

 

All events for September 2023 have been announced. Here’s what will be happening in September 2023:

 

• Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – September 2023 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Sableye, Bagon, Furfrou, and Goomy
• Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Community Day Classic featuring Charmander: Charmander is back for their third Community Day event. This time it’s under the Community Day Classic event. Charizard’s exclusive moves from May 2018 and October 2020 return along with new Field, Timed, and Special Research.
• Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time – A Paldean Adventure: To kick off the Season of Adventures Abound, Pokémon from the Paldea region are debuting in Pokémon GO. Trainers can find Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Lechonk in the wild for the first time! Plus, thanks to some Ultra Unlock bonuses, Unown A, D, E, L, and P (spelling Paldea) will be in One-Star Raids.
• Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Wooper
• Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kartana (Northern Hemisphere) and Celesteela (Southern Hemisphere)
• Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Ultra Unlock: Paldea: Thanks to Trainers completing various Global Arena Challenges during Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global, Ultra Unlock: Paldea will be happening. More Pokémon from Paldea will be debuting in Pokémon GO and the A Paldean Adventure event will be extended.
• Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Mankey
• Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kartana (Southern Hemisphere) and Celesteela (Northern Hemisphere)
• Sunday, September 17th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Oddish Research Day: Oddish will be featured as a reward catch encounter in special Field Research tasks!
• Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Girafarig
• Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Psychic Spectacular: The Psychic Sepcactular event returns in 2023! Expect to see a variety of Psychic-type Pokémon featured and the debut of Shiny Solosis.
• Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Genesect (Burn Drive)
• Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – September 2023 Community Day featuring Grubbin: The monthly Community Day event is here, and this time it’ll star Grubbin.
• Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Charjabug will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Charjabug in these Raids will cause Grubbin to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
• Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Growlithe
• Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Out to Play: Routes are getting some improvements and Shiny Hisuian Growlithe debuts!
• Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune
• Saturday, September 30th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Azurill Hatch Day: Similar to the Riolu Hatch Day event, Trainers can obtain Eggs with better chances at hatching Azurill and its shiny version.

 

What events are happening in October 2023?

 

All events for October 2023 have been announced. Here’s what’ll be happening in October 2023:

 

• Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – September 2023 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Sableye, Bagon, Furfrou, and Goomy
• Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Ticket of Treats (paid Timed Research): A month-long Timed Research will be available. Dropping in four parts, Trainers can earn some extra goodies for their item bag.
• Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Out to Play: Routes are getting some improvements and Shiny Hisuian Growlithe debuts!
• Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Slowpoke
• Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Raikou, Entei, and Suicune
• Thursday, October 5th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 9th, 2023 at 8 p.m. – Detective Pikachu Returns event: To celebrate the release of Detective Pikachu Returns on Nintendo Switch, a Detective Pikachu-themed event will happen in Pokémon GO. The Costumed Pikachu (Detective Pikachu) returns, as well as Slowpoke wearing a hat.
• Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO Battle Weekend: Geeta: Battle sets in GBL are bumped up, allowing Trainers to partake in 100 battles each day (in Master League Premier and Single-type Cup: Great League Edition). Plus, free and paid Timed Research will be made available.
• Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Shroomish
• Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Guzzlord
• Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Harvest Festival: Celebrate the bounty of the season with the debut of Smoliv!
• Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – October 2023 Community Day featuring Timburr: The monthly Community Day event has been scheduled for October and it’ll feature Timburr.
• Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Gurdurr will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Gurdurr in these Raids will cause Timburr to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
• Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Pumpkaboo
• Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Guzzlord
• Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Halloween Part I: This year’s Halloween is split into two parts once again! For the first half, Trainers can expect spooky Pokémon like Shuppet, Litwick, Phantump, and more to be featured. This event will also feature the debut of Greavard and Houndstone.
• Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time– Incense Day featuring Skorupi: An Incense Day that will feature Skorupi and a selection of Bug- and Poison-type Pokémon.
• Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Phantump
• Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Darkrai
• Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Halloween Part II: The second half of this year’s Halloween kicks off and will feature new and old Halloween Costumed Pokémon.
• Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Team GO Rocket Takeover: Team GO Rocket is deciding to crash the Halloween 2023 Part II event. Shadow Raids are getting a shake up and Shadow Lugia will be in Five-Star Shadow Raids (only during the weekend).
• Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Yamask (Trick-or-treat! Happy Halloween!)

 

What events are happening in November 2023?

 

All events for November 2023 have been announced. Here’s what’ll be happening in November 2023:

 

• Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −8) – September 2023 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Sableye, Bagon, Furfrou, and Goomy
• Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Día de Muertos 2023 (Day of the Dead 2023): Returning for 2023, this year’s Día de Muertos event will feature Cubone, Marowak, and Duskull wearing a cempasúchil crowns.
• Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Darkrai
• Sunday, November 5th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Community Day featuring Wooper and Paldean Wooper: This monthly Community Day event is a 2-for-1 special featuring Wooper and its Paldean version.
• Sunday, November 5th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Wooper and Paldean Wooper will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Wooper and/or Paldean Wooper in these Raids will cause Wooper and Paldean Wooper to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
• Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Festival of Lights: The Festival of Lights event returns and will include the debut of Tadbulb and Bellibolt.
• Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Chinchou
• Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Genesect (Douse Drive)
• Saturday, November 11th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Mega Garchomp Raid Day: Remote Raid Pass limits have been increased for one day to celebrate Mega Garchomp’s debut in Pokémon GO!
• Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Buneary
• Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Fashion Week 2023: Slipping into November this year, the Fashion Week event is back. Costumed Dragonite, Costumed Wooper, and Costumed Quagsire debut, plus some previous Costumed Pokémon return.
• Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Virizion
• Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Dunsparce
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Party Up!: An event centered around the new multiplayer party mechanic (Party Play) will have Trainers playing together and encountering Pokémon from Paldea. Wurmple wearing a party hat also returns.
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO x McDonald’s Canada Raid Hour: Cobalion
• Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Cobalion
• Saturday, November 25th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Community Day Classic featuring Mareep: That’s right, there’s a second Community Day happening in November. This time the previous April 2018 Community Day event featuring Mareep will return.
• Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Lechonk
• Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO x McDonald’s Canada Raid Hour: Terrakion
• Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Terrakion

 

Are there any special Stickers for the Season of Adventures Abound?

 

Themed Stickers that feature Autumn Deerling, Fletchling, Umbreon, Zorua, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Lechonk, and Furrett will be released during the Season of Adventures Abound. 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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