The Season of Alola is coming to an end! To close out the season-long celebration, Niantic is saying Alola to the Alola region with one big event aptly called Alola to Alola. All four guardian deities will be back in Raids, Pokémon hailing from the Alola region that were introduced to Pokémon GO will be appearing in the wild and via Eggs, and more! Plus, Trainers who have completed the four, season exclusive Special Research Stories will get the bonus Special Research Story! Get all the details for this event with our guide below.
Pokémon GO’s Season of Alola – Alola to Alola
Begins: Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at 10 a.m. your local time.
Ends: Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at 8 p.m. your local time.
Event Bonuses
- 2× Stardust from opening Gifts
Wild Encounters
- The following Pokémon will be appearing in the wild: Alolan Rattata*, Cubone*, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Pikipek, and Yungoos*.
- If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following Pokémon: Alolan Meowth* and Alolan Exeggutor*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs.
- 7 km Eggs
- 1-Egg Rarity: Alolan Rattata*, Dewpider, Fomantis, and Oranguru.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Alolan Meowth* and Alolan Grimer*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Alolan Sandshrew*, Alolan Vulpix*, Alolan Diglett*, and Stufful*.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids:
- One-Star Raids: Alolan Rattata*, Alolan Geodude*, Alolan Diglett*, Alolan Grimer*, and Rockruff*.
- Three-Star Raids: Alolan Raichu*, Alolan Exeggutor*, and Alolan Marowak*.
- Five-Star Raids: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini.
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
Collection Challenge
An Alolan-themed Collection Challenge will be active during this event! Trainers who complete the Collection Challenge will be rewarded with 15,000 XP, 15 Ultra Balls, and an encounter with Rockruff. You’ll need to either catch or evolve the following Pokémon to get the reward:
- Catch: Cubone and Alolan Rattata.
- Evolve: Yungoos into Gumshoos, Pikipek into Trumbeak, Trumbeak into Toucannon, Rowlet into Dartrix, Litten into Torracat, and Popplio into Brionne.
Special Research – Alola to Alola
This is it! Trainers who have completed the four previous Season of Alola Special Research Stories will get the bonus, end of the Season Special Research Story for free (during this event)! That’s not all, as this Special Research splits off into four different branching paths – each one focused on the different islands of the Alola region. ‘
To get this bonus Special Research, you’ll need to either complete the previous four Special Research Stories (A Melemele Adventure, An Akala Adventure, An Ula’ula Adventure, and A Poni Adventure) by Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 9:59 a.m. your local time OR purchase the bonus Special Research Story for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Plus, Trainers that get the bonus Special Research Story for free can buy the Special Research story as well, allowing them to complete a different branching path and get additional rewards.
The Special Research and its four branching paths will be added to the guide and on our dedicated guide page for the entire Season of Alola Special Research quest line too.
NOTE: As of Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 at 11 p.m. PT, the bonus Special Research Story ticket has been removed from the in-game shop due to issues. Niantic made this announcement via the Niantic Support Twitter account and will update Trainers when the ticket has been made available again.
Special Research: Alola to Alola
| Alola to Alola | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/4 | Reward |
| Catch 1 Pokémon | Rowlet Encounter |
| Catch 4 Pokémon | Litten Encounter |
| Catch 7 Pokémon | Popplio Encounter |
| Completion Reward | 1,000 XP, 500 Stardust, and 15 Poké Balls |
| Step 2/4 | Reward |
| Choose A Path: Melemele Island | Special Research is focused on Melemele Island. |
| Choose A Path: Akala Island | Special Research is focused on Akala Island. |
| Choose A Path: Ula'ula Island | Special Research is focused on Ula'ula Island. |
| Choose A Path: Poni Island | Special Research is focused on Poni Island. |
Special Research: Alola to Alola – Melemele Island path
| Alola to Alola - Melemele Island | |
|---|---|
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Make 3 Nice Throws | 15 Great Balls |
| Send 5 Gifts to Friends | 1 Poffin |
| Completion Reward | 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Send 15 Gifts to Friends | 1 Poffin |
| Take 5 snapshots of Wild Pokémon | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Trade Pokémon 3 times | 1 Star Piece |
| Earn 10 hearts with your Buddy | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Make a new Friend | 1 Lure Module |
| Completion Reward | Alolan Raichu* Encounter, 4 Lucky Eggs, and 1 Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat |
Special Research: Alola to Alola – Akala Island path
| Alola to Alola - Akala Island | |
|---|---|
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Make 3 Nice Throws | 15 Great Balls |
| Walk 2 km | 1 Incense |
| Completion Reward | 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Walk 7 km | 1 Incense |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Complete 3 Field Research tasks | 1 Star Piece |
| Take 5 snapshots of Wild Pokémon | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | 1 Super Incubator |
| Completion Reward | Alolan Marowak* Encounter, 2 Incubators, and 1 Pa'u Style Oricorio Hat |
Special Research: Alola to Alola – Ula’ula Island path
| Alola to Alola - Ula'ula Island | |
|---|---|
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Make 3 Nice Throws | 15 Great Balls |
| Catch 5 different species of Pokémon | 1 Lure Module |
| Completion Reward | 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | 1 Glacial Lure Module |
| Make 10 Curveball Throws | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Use 15 Berries to help catch Pokémon | 1 Star Piece |
| Make 5 Nice Curveball Throws in a row | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Catch 15 different species of Pokémon | 1 Magnetic Lure Module |
| Completion Reward | Alolan Vulpix* Encounter, 4 Incense, and 1 Baile Style Oricorio Hat |
Special Research: Alola to Alola – Poni Island path
| Alola to Alola - Poni Island | |
|---|---|
| Step 3/4 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 5 Razz Berries |
| Make 3 Nice Throws | 15 Great Balls |
| Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 1 Rocket Radar |
| Completion Reward | 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 3 Silver Pinap Berries |
| Step 4/4 | Reward |
| Battle in the GO Battle League 10 times | 1 Rocket Radar |
| Defeat 4 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 1 Star Piece |
| Defeat a Team GO Rocket Leader | 3 Golden Razz Berries |
| Win 3 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League | 1 Premium Battle Pass |
| Completion Reward | Alolan Exeggutor* Encounter, 4 Incense, and 1 Sensu Style Oricorio Hat |
Notes:
- Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
- Trainers will not get a duplicate Oricorio Hat if they repeat the same Special Research Story branch (i.e.: Complete the Melemele Island path twice, one free and one paid, will only result in one Pom-Pom Style Oricorio Hat.)
Evolution Bonus – Evolve Cubone into Alolan Marowak
During the event, Trainers that evolve Cubone into Alolan Marowak will have an Alolan Marowak that knows Shadow Bone (Charged Attack). The stats for Shadow Bone are the following:
- Trainer Battles: 75 power
- Gyms and raids: 80 power
Field Research Tasks
New event-exclusive Field Research Tasks will be available and the rewards include encounters with Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Pikipek, and Yungoos*. These Field Research Tasks can be found when spinning PokéStops (and acquired if you have an open slot in your Field Research menu) when the event is active.
- Task: Power up Pokémon 7 times.
- Reward: Rowlet Encounter OR Litten Encounter OR Popplio Encounter.
- Task: Wak 1 km.
- Reward: Pikipek Encounter OR Yungoss* Encounter.
- Task: Use 7 Berries to catch Pokémon
- Reward: 7 Ultra Balls
- Task: Send 3 Gifts to Friends
- Reward: 5 Poké Balls
- Task: Send 3 Gifts and add a Sticker to each
- Reward: 3 Pinap Berries
Avatar Items
Some brand new avatar items for Trainers will debut during the event – the Rowlet Backpack, Litten Backpack, and Popplio Backpack. You can find the item via the in-game shop and they’ll be available after the event ends.
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Written by Jennifer Burch
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?)
