Pokémon GO’s Season of Hidden Gems 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 June 2023, a new Season has begun and it’s called Hidden Gems.

 

What is the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

The Season of Hidden Gems is Pokémon GO’s 11th in-game Season and starts on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time. During this Season, Niantic will celebrate Pokémon GO’s 7th anniversary via a special anniversary event and multiple Pokémon GO Fest events. We’re also seeing teases of Diancie’s reveal at Pokémon GO Fest with Carbink entering the game.

 

When is the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

The Season of Hidden Gems takes place over three months – starting on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. and ending on Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time.

 

What is the focus of the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

The focus on the Season of Hidden Gems is a mix. Pokémon GO’s anniversary and Pokémon GO Fest events will be taking place in July and August. The Season of Hidden Gems has an overall theme of treasure hunting and looking for previous gems (hello Carbink and Diancie). We’ll know more for certain as the season continues.

 

Are there any new features being added during the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

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

 

Pokémon debut: Sandygast, Palossand, Carbink, and more?

 

So far it’s been confirmed that Sandygast, Palossand, and Carbink will be available in Pokémon GO during the Season of Hidden Gems.

• Sandygast and Palossand will be available when the Water Festival: Beach Week event kicks off.
• Carbink’s debut is tied to a Special Research that Trainers can get if they purchase a Pokémon GO Fest ticket (global/worldwide edition) prior to Wednesday, July 5th, 2023.
• Diancie will debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2023’s in-person and global/worldwide events (via the event’s Special Research).

 

Shadow Pokémon debut: Shiny Shadow Kanto Legendary Birds?

 

As of May 29th, 2023, it has been confirmed that Shadow Articuno will be available in 5-Star Shadow Raids in June (select weekends only). Given the limited availability, it wouldn’t be too farfetched to guess that Shadow Zapdos and Shadow Moltres will star in 5-Star Shadow Raids in July and August. (Sadly, that might not be the case with no Shadow Zapdos in July.) Luckily with these Shadow Pokémon previously debuting in Pokémon GO, this time their shiny versions will be active for the first time.

 

Permanent changes – Remote Raid damage and Field Research rotation

 

Shared as the fine print on the Season of Hidden Gems dedicated page, a previous seasonal bonus will become a permanent change in Pokémon GO, and Field Research task rotation patterns will be less frequent.

• Remote Raid damage: the damage dealt by Pokémon participating in raids remotely will be permanently increased to the same amount of damage dealt by Pokémon participating in raids in-person.
• Field Research task rotation patterns: Starting this Season, Field Research tasks that previously rotated on a monthly basis will now rotate Seasonally.
  • Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly.

 

Style Shop and Avatar Closet update

 

 

The Style Shop and Avatar Closet and customization menu are getting a tune-up. For more details, you can check out the blog post on the official Pokémon GO blog. Keep in mind that as the upgrade rolls out, Trainers have been reporting a number of bugs (i.e.: wearing clothes “permanently” that weren’t purchased in the Style Shop).

 

Pokémon GO Battle League reward changes

 

After the end of GO Battle Weekend: Clay (ends Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time), the following reward changes will be made in the GO Battle League for the remainder of the Season:

• All rewards from the Premium Track will be adjusted to be in the same reward order as the rewards in the Basic Track, but in increased amounts.
• Trainers level 31 and up will have the chance to receive a Rare Candy XL as an item reward after their second win in a set.

 

Paid Masterwork Research Story – All-in-One #151

 

 

During the 7th Anniversary Party event, Trainers who DID NOT purchase a ticket for Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto in 2021 can purchase a ticket to access All-in-One #151, the Masterwork Research Story. For US$4.99 OR US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll get the All-in-One #151 which rewards Trainers with a Shiny Mew catch encounter, a Mew Shirt (Avatar Item), and other items.

Sales for this Masterwork Research will go live on Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time (and sales will end on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 8 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 for this research cannot be gifted to Trainers you’re friends with. 

More details about this Masterwork Research Story can be found in the Pokémon GO’s 7th Anniversary Party event guide.

 

PokéStop Showcases

 

 

Available to all Trainers as of the Pokémon GO’s 7th Anniversary Party event, 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 new feature.

 

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.

 

Reminder – Pokémon XXS and XXL sizes

 

The Pokémon size classification was expanded to include XXS and XXL sizing during the Season of Mythical Wishes. As of Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, an 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.

 

Reminder – Kung Fu Tea collaboration

 

 

Announced on April 24th, 2023 via the official Pokémon GO blog, Kung Fu Tea shops in the US and Canada will be transformed into Gyms and PokéStops beginning Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. In-store, discounts will be made available for Pokémon GO Trainers. Plus, more details will be announced later this month. Chances are those details will be about the Team Mystic, Team Valor, and Team Instinct-themed drink cups. You can check out Kung Fu Tea’s official website and social media channels (i.e.: Instagram) for more information.

 

Reminder – Shadow Raids courtesy of Team GO Rocket

 

 

Debuting during the Season of Rising Heroes, Shadow Raids are here to stay. For more information on Shadow Raids, you can read the dedicated Shadow Raids post on the official Pokémon GO blog.

 

What is the Special Research Story for the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

The Special Research Story for the Season of Hidden Gems will probably be the Special Research Story that’s distributed to Trainers that purchase a paid ticket for Pokémon GO Fest 2023 (Global Edition). That Special Research Story won’t be issued until the event starts up on Saturday, August 26th, 2023.

 

What is the Ticketed Time Research for the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

If Trainers purchase a Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Global Ticket prior to July 5th, 2023, they’ll receive a bonus Timed Research. This Timed Research is exclusive to Season of Hidden Gems and must be completed by Thursday, August 25th, 2023.

 

Timed Research: In the Rough

• Task: Play with your Buddy 5 times
  • Reward: 1 Lure Module
• Task: Open 5 Gifts
  • Reward: 10 Ultra Balls
• Task: Make 10 Great Throws
  • Reward: 500 Stardust
• Task: Power up 10 Rock- or Fairy-type Pokémon
  • Reward: Onix* Encounter
• Task: Catch 25 different species of Pokémon
  • Reward: 1 Lucky Egg
• Completion Rewards: 3 Silver Pinap Berries, Carbink Encounter, and 3,000 XP

 

Is there a region-exclusive Time Research issued during the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

Yes. Technically rolled out at the end of the Season of Rising Heroes, Trainers throughout Europe will be issued the Old Friends, New Beginnings Timed Research (when they log into the game starting on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time). The Timed Research has a deadline of 30 days and will have a bonus of 2× Hearts with your Buddy.

 

Step 1

• Task: Earn 12 Hearts with your Buddy
  • Reward: Bulbasaur* Encounter
• Task: Earn 3,000 XP
  • Reward: Charmander* Encounter
• Task: Power up Pokémon 10 times
  • Reward: Squirtle* Encounter
• Completion Rewards: 20 Bulbasaur Candies, 20 Charmander Candies, and 20 Squirtle Candies

Step 2

• Task: Claim Reward!
  • Reward: 100 Venusaur Mega Energy
• Task: Claim Reward!
  • Reward: 100 Charizard Mega Energy
• Task: Claim Reward!
  • Reward: 100 Blastoise Mega Energy
• Completion Rewards: Pikachu* Encounter and 20 Pikachu Candies

 

What are the bonuses for the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

The following bonuses will be active during the entire Season of Hidden Gems:

• One additional Special Trade per day.
• One additional Pokémon Candy when trading Pokémon.
• Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon.

 

Also, the following bonuses will be active from Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time:

• Increased rewards for the seven-day Pokémon catch streak
  • 20,000 XP and 10,000 Stardust
• Increased reward for the seven-day PokéStop spin streak
  • 20,000 XP

 

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

 

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

• Cities: Alolan Meowth*, Kadabra, Magneton, Koffing*, Aipom*, Galarian Zigzagoon*, Patrat*, and more!
• Forests: Paras*, Exeggutor, Scyther*, Cacnea*, Sewaddle, Phantump, and more!
• Mountains: Onix*, Dunsparce*, Loudred*, Boldore, Ferroseed*, Stunfisk*, Helioptile*, and more!
• Beaches & Water: Galarian Slowpoke*, Shellder*, Staryu*, Pelipper, Alomomola*, Binacle*, Bruxish, and more!
• Northern Hemisphere: Paras*, Alolan Exeggutor*, Dratini*, Treecko*, Torchic*, Mudkip*, and more!
• Southern Hemisphere: Meowth*, Alolan Marowak*, Beldum*, Turtwig*, Chimchar*, Piplup*, 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 Hidden Gems will contain the following Egg pools:

• 2 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Staryu*, Magikarp*, Igglybuff*, Magby*, Fomantis, and Wimpod.
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Cleffa* and Azurill*.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
• 5 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Omanyte*, Kabuto*, Shuckle*,  Roggenrola*, and Mareanie.
  • 2-Egg Rarity: Machop* and Tyrogue*.
  • 4-Egg Rarity: Sableye*, Chingling, and Bonsly*.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
  • 5-Egg Rairty (Europe only): Mime Jr.*.
• 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: Mawile*, , Emolga, , and more.
  • 2-Egg Rarity: Bagon*, Tirtouga*, Archen*, Amaura, and Tyrunt.
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Deino* and Rockruff*.
  • 4-Egg Rarity: Goomy and Jangmo-o.
  • 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
• 12 km Eggs:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Larvitar*, Scraggy, Pawniard*, and Vullaby*.
  • 2-Egg Rarity: Sandile and Pancham* (See Additional Notes).
  • 3-Egg Rarity: Absol*, Skorupi*, Deino*, Skrelp, and Salandit.
• 5 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Cranidos*, Shieldon*, Munchlax*, Happiny*, Manytke*, Fillish* (male shown), and Stunfisk*.
• 10 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards:
  • 1-Egg Rarity: Beldum*, Gible*, Riolu*, Goomy, Rockruff*, Dratini*, and Galarian Yamask*.

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• Shiny Pancham was added on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 at 12 a.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 Hidden Gems:

 

June 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Pineco*, Duskull*, Purrloin*, Munna*, and Espurr* (Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Diglett*, Hisuian Qwilfish, Carvanha*, Feebas*, and Sandygast (Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Pineco*, Duskull*, Purrloin*, Munna*, and Espurr* (Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Sneasel*, Hisuian Sneasel, Rockruff*, and Fomantis* (Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Grimer*, Baltoy*, Roggenrola*, Machop*, and Trapinch* (Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Sneasel*, Darumaka*, Scraggy, and Deino* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 1-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Growlithe*, Abra, Mareep, and Starly (Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6 a.m. to ??? at 6 a.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Haunter, Hypno, Seadra, Espeon, and Shuckle* (Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Blastoise*, Gyarados*, Costumed Lapras*, and Alomomola* (Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Haunter, Hypno, Seadra, Espeon, and Shuckle* (Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Noctowl, Espeon, Umbreon, and Staraptor (Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Toxicroak, Onix, Noctowl, Sudowoodo*, and Galarian Weezing* (Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Marowak*, Flareon, Umbreon, and Turtonator* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Gligar*, Sneasel*, Throh (Americas and Africa), and Swak (Europe, Asia, and Australia) (Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6 a.m. to ??? at 6 a.m. your local time)
• 4-Star Raids:
  • Fraxure (Saturday, June 10th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Uxie*, Mesprit*, or Azelf* (Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
    • Pokémon is based on your region. Please see the Notes section.
  • Nihilego* (Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Heatran* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Articuno*
    • Saturday, June 10th, and Sunday, June 11th, 2023 (hours not specified, likely to be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time)
    • Saturday, June 17th, and Sunday, June 18th, 2023 (hours not specified, likely to be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time)
    • Saturday, June 24th, and Sunday, June 25th, 2023 (hours not specified, likely to be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. your local time)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Swampert* (Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Sceptile (Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Sableye* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)

• Elite Raids:
  • There has been no mention from Niantic of any Elite Raids happening for June 2023, yet.

 

Notes:

• Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Uxie is only available in 5-Star Raids that take place in Asia-Pacific.
  • Mesprit is only available in 5-Star Raids that take place in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India.
  • Azelf is only available in 5-Star Raids that take place in the Americas and Greenland.
  • This is Shiny Nihilego’s debut in Pokémon GO.
• Shadow Raids:
  • 1- and 3-Star Shadow Raids will be available daily.
  • 5-Star Shadow Raids will be limited to Saturdays and Sundays, unless noted by Niantic.

 

July 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Sneasel*, Darumaka*, Scraggy, and Deino* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Ponyta*, Shellder*, Bronzor*, Litleo*, and Galarian Meowth* (Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Bulbasaur*, Costumed Charmander*, Costumed Squirtle*, and Costumed Pikachu* (Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Diglett*, Voltorb*, Phanpy*, Electrike*, and Blitzle* (Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Abra*, Galarian Slowpoke*, and Drowzee* (Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Diglett*, Voltorb*, Phanpy*, Electrike*, and Blitzle* (Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Clefairy*, Jigglypuff*, Dratini*, Snubbull*, and Bagon* (Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 1-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Growlithe*, Abra, Mareep, and Starly (Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6 a.m. to ??? at 6 a.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Alolan Marowak*, Flareon, Umbreon, and Turtonator* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Marowak*, Mawile*, Wailord*, Camerupt, and Metang (Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Magneton, Lapras, Flareon, Snorlax*, and Sealeo (Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Graveler, Lanturn, Luxio, Hippowdon, and Eelektrik (Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Gloom, Snorlax*, Delcatty, and Swadloon (Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Graveler, Lanturn, Luxio, Hippowdon, and Eelektrik (Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Arcanine, Magcargo, Houndoom*, Druddigon*, and Fletchinder (Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Gligar*, Sneasel*, Throh (Americas and Africa), and Swak (Europe, Asia, and Australia) (Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6 a.m. to ??? at 6 a.m. your local time)
• 4-Star Raids:
  • Poliwhirl* (Sunday, July 30th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Heatran* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Articuno*, Zapdos*, and Moltres* (Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Regieleki (Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Regidrago (Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Shadow Raids:
  • None (speculated that Shadow Zapdos* would appear)
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Sableye* (Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Blastoise* (Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Blaziken* (Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Tyranitar* (Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Elite Raids:
  • There has been no mention from Niantic of any Elite Raids happening for July 2023, yet. Given the appearance of Regieleki and Regidrago in 5-Star Raids, chances are Elite Raids won’t be happening in July 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.
  • 5-Star Shadow Raids will be limited to Saturdays and Sundays, unless noted by Niantic.

 

August 2023

• 1-Star Raids:
  • Clefairy*, Jigglypuff*, Dratini*, Snubbull*, and Bagon* (Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Galarian Slowpoke*, Solosis, Shuppet*, Abra*, and Kricketot* (Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Costumed Pikachu*, Alolan Sandshrew*, Gligar*, and Scraggy* (Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Krabby*, Tangela*, Lotad*, Cacnea*, and Foongus* (Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Grimer*, Alolan Grimer*, Hisuian Qwilfish, and Hisuian Sneasel (Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Meditite*, Mankey*, Croagunk*, Alolan Sandshrew*, and Klink* (Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Quartz Crown Pikachu*, Pyrite Crown Pikachu*, Malachite Crown Pikachu*, Aquamarine Crown Pikachu*, and Goomy* (Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time and Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time)
  • Meditite*, Mankey*, Croagunk*, Alolan Sandshrew*, and Klink* (Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 1-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Growlithe*, Abra, Mareep, and Starly (Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6 a.m. to Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Zubat, Houndour, and Pidove (Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Growlithe*, Abra, Mareep, and Starly (Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ??? your local time)
• 2-Star Raids:
  • Carbink (Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time and Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Raids:
  • Arcanine, Magcargo, Houndoom*, Druddigon*, and Fletchinder (Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Grumpig, Mightyena, Umbreon, Lmpent, and Gardevoir* (Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Skarmory*, Galarian Stunfisk*, and Passimian (Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Vileplume, Golduck, Weepinbell, Octillery, and Lileep* (Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Galarian Weezing*, Druddigon*, and Turtonator* (Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Raichu*, Alolan Marowak*, Mawile*, Absol*, and Skarmory* (Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Cowboy Hat Snorlax* (Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time and Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time)
  • Alolan Raichu*, Alolan Marowak*, Mawile*, Absol*, and Skarmory* (Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 3-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Gligar*, Sneasel*, Throh (Americas and Africa), and Swak (Europe, Asia, and Australia) (Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6 a.m. to Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Nidoran ♀*, Onix, and Sneasel* (Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time)
  • Gligar*, Sneasel*, Throh (Americas and Africa), and Swak (Europe, Asia, and Australia) (Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. to ??? your local time)
• 4-Star Raids:
  • Frogadier (Sunday, August 13th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Raids:
  • Regidrago (Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Cresselia* (Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
    • Xerneas* and Yveltal* will be available from Friday, August 4th, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, 2023 for Pokémon GO Fest 2023 Osaka and London ticket holders.
  • Xerneas* and Yveltal* (Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Xerneas* and Yveltal* (Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• 5-Star Shadow Raids:
  • Shadow Moltres* (unconfirmed/speculated/probably not happening)
    • If announced, select weekends in August 2023
• Mega Raids:
  • Mega Tyranitar* (Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Gyarados* (Friday, August 4th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Salamence* (Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
  • Mega Razquaza* (Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events)
    •  Osaka: Friday, August 4th, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, 2023
      • Only paid ticket holders will obtain Mega Energy.
    • London: Friday, August 4th, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, 2023
      • Only paid ticket holders will obtain Mega Energy.
    • New York City: Friday, August 18th, 2023 to Sunday, August 20th, 2023
      • Only paid ticket holders will obtain Mega Energy.
    • Global: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time.
  • Mega Salamence* (Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 6 p.m. to Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
• Primal Raids:
  • Primal Kyogre* and Primal Groudon* (Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time)
    • Primal Kyogre* and Primal Groudon* will have their own dedicated Raid Hour events during this time period:
      • Primal Kyogre on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time.
      • Primal Groudon* on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time.
  • Primal Kyogre* and Primal Groudon* (Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time and Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time)
• Elite Raids:
  • There has been no mention from Niantic of any Elite Raids happening for August 2023, yet. Probably won’t be happening due to Regidrago’s appearance in 5-Star Raids.

 

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.
  • 5-Star Shadow Raids will be limited to Saturdays and Sundays, unless noted by Niantic.

 

What events are happening in June 2023?

 

Possibly all events for June 2023 have been announced. Here’s what’ll be happening in June 2023:

 

• Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) – June 2023 Research Breakthrough: Sableye, Beldum, Audino, Furfrou, Goomy, and Noibat
• Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Searching for Gold Research Day: Select Pokémon will be featured as catch reward encounters from event-themed Field Research tasks. Plus, there’s a chance that PokéStops might turn gold (but Roaming Form Gimmighoul won’t appear unless a Golden Lure Module is used). A paid-for Timed Research will be available.
• Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Water Festival: Beach Week: The Water Festival event returns, this time with a beachy theme. Sandygast, Palossand, and Shiny Clauncher debut in Pokémon GO!
• Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour (Water Festival: Beach Week edition): Krabby, Kabuto, Corphish, Clauncher, and Crabrawler
• Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Uxie, Mespirit, or Azelf (based on region)
• Friday, June 9th, 2023 and Saturday, June 10th, 2023 – Pokémon GO at Summer Game Fest: During Summer Game Fest’s Play Days in Los Angeles, CA, Niantic will be showing off PokeStop Showcases to attendees. In-game bonuses will be active at the event as well.
• Saturday, June 10th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – June Community Day featuring Axew: The first Community Day event for the Season of Hidden Gems will feature Axew. If you’re lucky, you’ll encounter Shiny Axew (thanks to boosted shiny rates). You can also evolve Axew into Fraxure into Haxorus and get the exclusive Charged Attack Breaking Swipe.
• Saturday, June 10th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Fraxure will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Fraxure will cause Axew to spawn nearby for 30 minutes afterward!
• Sunday, June 11th, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf raid event: Due to Remote Raid issues from June 1st to June 5th, a makeup Raid event featuring Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf has been scheduled. Trainers affected by the issues will get any Remote Raid Passes used during the time replaced, as well as additional passes.
• Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Binacle
• Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Uxie, Mespirit, or Azelf (based on region)
• Friday, June 16th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Solstice Horizons: This year’s solstice event is all about finding different Pokémon during the daytime and evening. Shiny Fomantis debuts.
• Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Sunkern
• Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, June 25th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Team GO Rocket Takeover: Team GO Rocket is crashing the Solstice Horizons event partway through. Giovanni will be battling with Shadow Regirock this time. Shiny Pancham debuts.
• Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Nihilego
• Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Doduo
• Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Nihilego
• Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Dark Flames: This Fire- and Dark-type themed Pokémon event will feature the debut of Turtonator and Mega Sableye!

 

What events are happening in July 2023?

 

Events for July 2023 haven’t been announced yet. Based on currently available information, here’s what’ll be happening in July 2023:

 

• Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) – July 2023 Research Breakthrough: Sableye, Beldum, Audino, Furfrou, Goomy, and Noibat
• Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Dark Flames: This Fire- and Dark-type themed Pokémon event will feature the debut of Turtonator and Mega Sableye!
• Saturday, July 1st, 2023 to Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 – Pokémon GO x Anime Expo: During Anime Expo 2023 (in Los Angeles), special in-game bonuses (extended Lure Module time, new PokéStops, and more) will be active to Trainers attending the event (or nearby). Timed Research featuring Party Hat Pikachu (red hat with yellow dots) catch encounter will be available. Unown X will also be spawning at the event!
• Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO Battle Weekend: Clay: A weekend-long GO Battle League event will reward Trainers with a piece from the Avatar Item set inspired by Clay (Driftveil City’s Gym Leader from Unova). Free and paid Timed Research will be available.
• Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Rufflet
• Wednesday, July 5th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Heatran
• Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO’s 7th Anniversary Party: Pokémon GO will be celebrating its 7th anniversary this year! Party Hat Wartortle and Blastoise join the game and previous Costumed Pokémon return.
• Sunday, July 9th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – July 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Squirtle: Community Day Classic returns! Relive July 2018’s Community Day with the appearance of Squirtle and Costumed Squirtle (the sunglass-wearing one).
• Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Wailmer
• Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres
• Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, July 16th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Catching Some Z’s: To celebrate the launch of Pokémon Sleep, a sleepy-themed event is planned for the weekend. It’ll feature the debut of Komala and Costumed Snorlax (wearing a nightcap).
• Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Rhyhorn
• Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Regieleki
• Friday, July 21st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Monday, July 24th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Blaze New Trails event: Routes will now be available in Pokémon GO. To celebrate the addition, this event will spotlight the new feature along with Zygarde. Plus, Zygarde Cells can be found while taking (or making) a Route.
• Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Riolu Hatch Day: The leaks were true! A Special Egg event focused on hatching Riolu from 2 km Eggs will be happening. Increased chances of hatching a Shiny Riolu will be active.
• Sunday, July 23rd, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – July 2023 Community Day Classic featuring Squirtle makeup event: Due to login issues, this month’s Community Day Classic event will be happening again. Relive July 2018’s Community Day (again) with the appearance of Squirtle and Costumed Squirtle (the sunglass-wearing one).
• Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Yungoos
• Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Regidrago
• Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Adventure Week: The leaks were true as Adventure Week returns! Mega Tyranitar will debut just prior to this event. The Rock-type and Fossil Pokémon theme continues, as Shiny versions of Tyrunt and Amaura will debut.
• Friday, July 28th, 2023 to Sunday, July 30th, 2023 – Pokémon Air Adventures at Jeju Island, South Korea: The Pokémon Air Adventures collab event returns, this time in Jeju Island, South Korea. This is a paid ticket event. Tickets are available for purchase here.
• Sunday, July 30th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – July 2023 Community Day featuring Poliwag: The leaks are true! Trainers can cool off with Poliwag starring in July 2023’s Community Day event.
• Sunday, July 30th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Poliwhirl will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Poliwhirl will cause Poliwag to spawn nearby for 30 minutes afterward!

 

What events are happening in August 2023?

 

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

 

• Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) until Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) – August 2023 Research Breakthrough: Sableye, Beldum, Audino, Furfrou, Goomy, and Noibat
• Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Adventure Week: The leaks were true as Adventure Week returns! Mega Tyranitar will debut just prior to this event. The Rock-type and Fossil Pokémon theme continues, as Shiny versions of Tyrunt and Amaura will debut.
• Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Friday, September 1st, 2023 at 10 a.m. your local time – Monthly Bonuses: During the month of August, Stardust and XP rewards will be increased for the seven-day Pokémon catch streak (10,000 Stardust and 20,000 XP) as well as increased XP for the seven-day PokéStop spin streak (20,000 XP).
• Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Vulpix
• Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Regidrago
• Friday, August 4th, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, 2023 – Pokémon GO Fest: London 2023: The yearly GO Fest event returns and London, England has been picked as one of the three in-person event venues. A paid ticket is required to attend. More information can be found on the dedicated Pokémon GO Fest: London 2023 site.
• Friday, August 4th, 2023 to Sunday, August 6th, 2023 – Pokémon GO Fest: Osaka 2023: The yearly GO Fest event returns and Osaka, Japan has been picked as one of the three in-person event venues. A paid ticket is required to attend. More information can be found on the dedicated Pokémon GO Fest: Osaka 2023 site.
• Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Glittering Garden event: Shiny Petilil debuts in this Grass- and Fairy-type themed Pokémon event. Yes, this does overlap with London and Osaka’s in-person GO Fest 2023 events (hopefully the GO Fest 2023 Pokémon are given priority to spawning…?).
• Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Paras
• Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Cresselia
• Friday, August 11th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – 2023 Pokémon World Championships celebration event: To celebrate Pokémon Worlds (and the Pokémon GO World Championship matches), an event featuring Passimian, Costumed Pikachu, and more will be happening alongside the Worlds event in Yokohama, Japan.
• Sunday, August 13th, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – August 2023 Community Day featuring Froakie: Froakie will follow in Chespin and Fennekin’s footsteps and be August’s Community Day Pokémon! You’ll find swarms of Froakie in the wild (and shiny boosted) during this event.
• Sunday, August 13th, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Frogadier will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Frogadier in these Raids will cause Froakie to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
• Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Stufful
• Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Xerneas
• Friday, August 18th, 2023 to Sunday, August 20th, 2023 – Pokémon GO Fest: New York City 2023: The yearly GO Fest event returns and New York City, USA has been picked as one of the three in-person event venues. A paid ticket is required to attend. More information can be found on the dedicated Pokémon GO Fest: New York City 2023 site.
• Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 at 8 p.m. your local time – Noxious Swamp event: It appears a Poison-type Pokémon event will be taking place! Please stay tuned for more details.
• Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Venonat
• Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Primal Kyogre
• Thursday, August 24th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Primal Groudon
• Saturday, August 26th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global (Day 1): This year’s Pokémon GO Fest is happening during the Season of Hidden Gems. For this year, paid ticket holders can encounter Diancie! Rotating habitats, Pokémon debuts (of the shiny variety), Costumed Pikachus, and more will be happening.
• Sunday, August 27th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global (Day 2): A new addition to GO Fest 2023’s festivities is Mega Rayquaza in Mega Raids! Along with this change, rotating habitats will disappear, but all Wild Encounters will be spawning throughout the time (and thus not timed locked to specific hours).
• Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Tentacool
• Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Yveltal

 

Are there any special Stickers for the Season of Hidden Gems?

 

Themed Stickers that feature Squirtle, Blastoise, Butterfree, Ledian, Clamperl, Summer Deerling, and Summer Swasbuck will be released during the Season of Hidden Gems. 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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