Every few months, the seasons change into spring, summer, fall, or winter. Inspired by these changes Niantic added Seasons to Pokémon GO back in December 2020. Each Season in the mobile game is three months long and features special events, certain Pokémon appearing more often in the wild (in certain areas and hemispheres), refreshed Egg pool, and more. Instead of being named after the spring, summer, fall, or winter seasons, each Season in Pokémon GO is named after an idea/theme.
For September 2024, a new Season has begun and it’s called Max Out.
What is the Season of Max Out?
The Season of Max Out is Pokémon GO’s 16th in-game Season and starts on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time. During this Season, Niantic will debut the Dynamax phenomenon from Pokémon Sword and Shield into Pokémon GO. More Pokémon from the Galar region will also be added to the game.
When is the Season of Max Out?
The Season of Max Out takes place over three months – starting on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. and ending on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time.
What is the focus of the Season of Max Out?
The focus of the Season of Max Out is to “GO Out, GO Big, and GO Wild”. This tagline is featured on the season’s webpage.
- GO Out: More Pokémon from the Galar region will be added to Pokémon GO.
- GO Big: Dynamax Pokémon debut in Pokémon GO and are tied to Max Battles, Power Spots, and Max Particles.
- GO Wild: A new paid ticketed event is happening in November. Dubbed Pokémon GO Wild Area, this event introduces mighty Pokémon, new Costumed Pokémon, and more.
Are there any new features being added during the Season of Max Out?
According to the official Season of Max Out site, the Dynamax feature from Pokémon Sword and Shield will be implemented in Pokémon GO. Due to this a new “Raid” will be available – Max Battles. The breakdown of this new battle system hasn’t been released, yet.
Pokémon debuts – Galar Starters, Shiny Pokémon (Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, and more), Dynamax Pokémon (Kanto Starters, Skwovet, and Wooloo), Galar Legendaries, and more
Since the Galar region is being featured, a variety of new Pokémon debuts will be happening throughout the entire Season of Max Out.
- Galar region Starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, and their evolved forms will debut in Pokémon GO at the start of the GO All Out event.
- Shiny Pokémon: So far, Skwovet, Wooloo, Falinks, Shiny Passimian, and Zacian have been confirmed to have their shiny debuts in Pokémon GO during September. Expect more shiny Pokémon from Galar to be added throughout the season.
- Dynamax Pokémon: Dynamax Bulbasuar, Dynamax Charmander, Dynamax Squirtle, Dynamax Skwovet, and Dynamax Wooloo debut in Pokémon GO during the GO Big event.
- Gigantamax Pokémon: Gigantamax Venusaur, Giggantamax Charizard, and Gigantamax Blastoise debut in Pokémon GO during the GO Bigger event. Gigantamax Gengar debuts on Halloween.
- Galar Legendaries: Zacian and Zamazenta will be appearing in Five-Star Raids during the season.
- And more!: Dreepy (and their evolved forms) will debut during the GO All Out event and Hatenna (and their evolved forms) will debut during the Psychic Spectacular event. More Pokémon debuts are speculated later in September and throughout October and November (including Halloween-themed Costumed Pokémon).
- Stonjourner debuts, but is only available in the United Kingdom.
- Morpeko is available at the start of the Halloween Part I event.
Max Battles
Pokémon that can Dynamax can only be obtained from defeating them in Max Battles (or via the To the Max! Special Research). More information about Dynamax Pokémon, Max Battles, Max Particles, and more can be found in our dedicated Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out’s Max Battles, Max Particles, Power Spots, and Dynamax Pokémon guide. Gigantamax Pokémon later debut in October and November via Six-Star Max Battles. Information about these battles will be included in this guide (or a new one) at a later date.
Pokémon GO Wild Area (Japan and Global paid ticketed events)
Prior to the start of the Season of Max Out, Niantic announced a new event – Pokémon GO Wild Area. This paid ticketed event will be happening in Fukuoka, Japan on Saturday, November 16th, and Sunday, November 17th, 2024. The global version will be happening on Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, 2024. Toxtricity (plus Gigantamax Toxtricity), Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Rock Star, Mighty Pokémon, and more debut. Trainers who purchase their ticket to the event by Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 will get the Going Wild Timed Research (that includes the Toxel Mask avatar item).
Reminder – Pikachu, Ph.D. at your service
PokéStop Showcases have some Pikachu-themed perks as of the Season of World of Wonders! Announced on the official Pokémon GO blog, PokéStop Showcase wins will reward Trainers with pieces from the Pikachu, Ph.D.-themed Avatar set and encountering this Costumed Pikachu via a reward catch encounter.
- Bronze medal (10 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Headband
- Silver medal (25 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Glasses
- Gold medal (50 Wins): Pikachu, Ph.D. Pose
- Platinum medal (100 Wins): Encounter with Pikachu, Ph.D.
PokéStop Showcases will be available twice a week during the season – one round being from Saturday to Sunday and another being from Monday to Wednesday.
Reminder – Shiny Shadow Pokémon return
During this season, Five-Star Shadow Raids will feature Shadow Raikou, Shadow Entei, and Shadow Suicune again. Each Legendary Beast will be featured for a month and, if you’re lucky, you might capture a shiny one (if you defeat them in the Raid).
What is the Special Research Story for the Season of Max Out?
A season-long Special Research Story (titled Galar Calling) will be issued at the start of the Season of Max Out (during the GO All Out event).
| Galar Calling | |
|---|---|
| Step 1/19 | Reward |
| Catch 8 Pokémon | 3 Charged TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 800 Stardust and 800 XP |
| Step 2/19 Choose A Path | Description |
| Adventure with Grookey | Choose this option to go adventuring with Grookey! (Will be rewarded with a Grookey encounter and Grookey Candies.) |
| Adventure with Scorbunny | Choose this option to go adventuring with Scorbunny! (Will be rewarded with a Scorbunny encounter and Scorbunny Candies.) |
| Adventure with Sobble | Choose this option to go adventuring with Sobble! (Will be rewarded with a Sobble encounter and Sobble Candies.) |
| Step 3/19 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 3 Poké Balls |
| Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon | 3 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | Grookey OR Scorbunny OR Sobble encounter and 1,000 XP |
| Step 4/19 | Reward |
| Catch 88 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms | 500 Stardust |
| Explore 8 km | 20 Grookey Candies OR 20 Scorbunny Candies OR 20 Sobble Candies |
| Evolve a Grookey OR Scorbunny OR Sobble | 15 Poké Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 10 Great Balls and 1,500 XP |
| Step 5/19 | Reward |
| Catch 88 Pokémon | 2,000 XP |
| Send 8 Gifts to Friends | 1,000 Stardust |
| Hatch 8 Eggs | 50 Grookey Candies OR 50 Scorbunny Candies OR 50 Sobble Candies |
| Evolve a Thwackey OR Raboot OR Drizzile | 3 Rare Candies |
| Completion Rewards | Wooloo* encounter and 2,000 XP |
| Step 6/19 | Reward |
| Collect MP from 10 Power Spots | 5 Razz Berries |
| Spin 25 PokéStops or Gyms | 15 Poké Balls |
| Explore 5 km | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP and Skwovet* encounter |
| Step 7/19 | Reward |
| Catch 88 Pokémon | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Earn 8,888 XP | 10 Revives |
| Earn 8,888 Stardust | 20 Super Potions |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 1 Star Piece |
| Step 8/19 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP and 1,500 Stardust |
| Step 9/19 | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms | 10 Poké Balls |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 2 Charged TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and Pancham* encounter |
| Step 10/19 | Reward |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | 5 Pinap Berries |
| Transfer 10 Pokémon | 10 Great Balls |
| Defeat 6 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 3 Mysterious Components |
| Completion Rewards | 1,500 XP, 1,500 Stardust, and 1 Rocket Radar |
| Step 11/19 | Reward |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo | 2,500 XP |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff | 2,500 XP |
| Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra | 2,500 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 2,500 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and 1 Super Rocket Radar |
| Step 12/19 (Will be released later during the event.) | Reward |
| Find the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Hyper Potions |
| Battle the Team GO Rocket Boss | 10 Ultra Balls |
| Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss | 6 Max Revives |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP and 3,000 Stardust |
| Step 13/19 | Reward |
| Catch 10 Pokémon | 10 Max Potions |
| Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms | 1 Sinnoh Stone |
| Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts | 3 Charged TMs |
| Completion Rewards | 4,000 XP and 4,000 Stardust |
| Step 14/19 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 5 Golden Razz Berries |
| Claim Reward! | 5,000 XP |
| Claim Reward! | 1 Lucky Egg |
| Completion Rewards | 5,000 XP, 5,000 Stardust, and Absol* encounter |
| Step 15/19 | Reward |
| Hatch 3 Eggs | 20 Ultra Balls |
| Power up Pokémon 10 times | 15 Poké Balls |
| Win 1 Max Battle | 1 Silver Pinap Berry |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP and Falinks* encounter |
| Step 16/19 | Reward |
| Complete 25 Field Research tasks | 2,500 XP |
| Battle in 5 Raids | 10 Revives |
| Win 5 Max Battles | 2,500 Stardust |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP, 1,750 Stardust, and 1 Lucky Egg |
| Step 17/19 | Reward |
| Catch 3 Pokémon | 1,000 XP |
| Completion Rewards | 3,000 XP and 2,000 Stardust |
| Step 18/19 | Reward |
| Play with your Buddy 5 times | 15 Poké Balls |
| Take 5 Snapshots of your Buddy | 15 Great Balls |
| Earn 25 hearts with your Buddy | 15 Ultra Balls |
| Completion Rewards | 4,000 XP, 2,000 Stardust, and 1 Egg Incubator |
| Step 19/19 | Reward |
| Claim Reward! | 50 Grookey Candies |
| Claim Reward! | 50 Scorbunny Candies |
| Claim Reward! | 50 Sobble Candies |
| Completion Rewards | 5,000 XP, 2,500 Stardust, and Galarian Meowth* encounter |
Will there be a Timed Investigation issued during the Season of Max Out?
No. If a Timed Investigation is released during the Season of Max Out, then this section will be updated.
Will there be Timed Research issued during the Season of Max Out?
Yes, Timed Research in the form of the GO Battle League Timed Research will be available this season. Trainers can claim this Timed Research for free via the in-game shop for the first two weeks of September. Once claimed, Trainers have until the end of the Season of Max Out to complete it. The Timed Research has a total of five steps and each step has the same tasks and rewards, save for the “Completion 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: 2,500 Stardust
- Task: Win 60 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
- Reward: 1,5000 Stardust
- Task: Win 70 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
- Reward: 1,500 Stardust
- Task: Win 80 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
- Reward: 1,500 Stardust
- Task: Win 90 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
- Reward: 1,500 Stardust
- Task: Win 100 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
- Reward: 2,500 Stardust
- Completion Rewards:
- Step 1: 5,000 Stardust, 1 Fast TM, and 2 Rare Candy XL
- Step 2: 5,000 Stardust, 1 Charged TM, and 2 Rare Candy XL
- Step 3: 5,000 Stardust, 1 Star Piece, and 2 Rare Candy XL
- Step 4: 5,000 Stardust, 1 Elite Fast TM, and 2 Rare Candy XL
- Step 5: 5,000 Stardust, 1 Elite Charged TM, and 2 Rare Candy XL
Will there be a seasonal Timed Research available during the Season of Max Out?
Technically yes. Monthly Timed Research quests for the Season of Max Out will be available, but only through a paid ticket. Read the “Will there be a paid monthly ticket released during the Season of Max Out?” section for more information.
Will there a region-exclusive Timed Research issued during the Season of Max Out?
Two region-exclusive Timed Research quests have been issued during the Season of Max Out (so far).
- Trainers in Mexico will get the Choose Your Fighting Style Timed Research as part of the Celebrating with Hawlucha event. For more details, you can check out our Celebrating with Hawlucha event guide.
- Trainers in Brazil can get the Adventures in Brazil Timed Research in September. For more details, you can check out our Adventures in Brazil event guide.
Will there be a Partner Research available during the Season of Max Out?
For Trainers in Japan, yes. A Partner Research will be available through Family Mart (must spend ¥500 to get a code). Pokémon encounters for this Partner Research include Scorbunny, Ducklett (Shiny Ducklett if you’re lucky), Galarian Slowpoke (Shiny Galarian Slowpoke if you’re lucky), and Salandit. More details can be found on the Partner Research announcement post on the Japanese version of the official Pokémon GO blog. More details can be found on the Family Mart website.
Will there be a paid monthly ticket released during the Season of Max Out?
Yes. For the Season of Max Out, there will be a three part ticket called the Daily PokéCoin Bounty. It can be purchased monthly (Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 Ticket, Part 2 Ticket, and Part 3 Ticket) or in a bundle through the Pokémon GO Web Store (called the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Ultra Ticket Box). Trainers will get monthly bonuses, a monthly Timed Research, and a daily Field Research task that will rewards them with PokéCoins. More information about these tickets can be found on their individual guide pages:
- Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 1 Ticket (September 2024)
- Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 2 Ticket (October 2024)
- Daily PokéCoin Bounty Part 3 Ticket (November 2024)
Notes:
- The Daily PokéCoin Bounty Ultra Ticket Box will only be available for purchase until Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. PDT.
- For October, the Daily PokéCoin Bounty Ultra Ticket Box returns, but only containing Parts 2 and 3. It will only be available for purchase until Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. PDT
What are the bonuses for the Season of Max Out?
The following bonuses will be active during the entire Season of Max Out:
- Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak
- Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak
- Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
- One additional Candy when trading Pokémon
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Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon
What Seasonal Pokémon will be appearing in the wild and where?
During the Season of Max Out, the following Pokémon will be appearing more often in the wild in the following areas:
- Cities: Gengar*, Skitty*, Beldum*, Scraggy*, Trubbish*, Furfrou*, Lechonk*, and more!
- Forests: Exeggutor, Chansey*, Pinsir*, Hoppip*, Shroomish*, Emolga*, Grubbin*, and more!
- Mountains: Onix*, Sudowoodo*, Sableye*, Aggron*, Boldore, Stunfisk*, Golett*, and more!
- Beaches & Water: Kingler, Staryu*, Lapras*, Remoraid*, Ducklett*, Crabrawler*, Sandygast, and more!
- Northern Hemisphere: Chikorita*, Cyndaquil*, Totodile*, Pineco*, Hisuian Qwilfish*, Larvitar*, Deerling (Autumn)*, and more!
- Southern Hemisphere: Hisuian Voltorb*, Feebas*, Snivy*, Tepig*, Oshawoot*, 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, Team GO Rocket Leaders, Gifts, Routes, or through Adventure Sync Rewards (weekly walking milestones that reset each Monday) during the Season of Max Out will contain the following Egg pools:
- 2 km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Pichu*, Cleffa*, Igglybuff*, Togepi*, Tyrogue*, and Wynaut*.
- 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
- 5 km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Sableye*, Vanillite*, Cutiefly*, and Komala*.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble.
- 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
- 7 km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Galarian Meowth*, Galarian Zigzagoon*, Galarian Darumaka*, Galarian Stunfisk*, Galarian Ponyta*, and Galarian Slowpoke*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Galarian Farfetch’d* and Galarian Yamask*.
- 7 km Eggs from Routes Rewards (Mateo’s Gift Exchange):
- 1-Egg Rarity: Hisuian Growlithe*, Hisuian Sneasel*, Basculin (White-Stripe)*, Deino*, Pancham*, Goomy*, and Wynaut*.
- 10 km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Druddigon*, Carbink, Goomy*, and Jangmo-o*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Charcadet, Frigibax, and Toxel* (starting on Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. your local time).
- 4-Egg Rarity: Dreepy.
- 5-Egg Rarity: Larvesta.
- 12 km Eggs:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Sandile*, Pawniard*, Vullaby*, Deino*, Pancham*, and Salandit.
- 2-Egg Rarity: Larvitar*.
- 3-Egg Rarity: Varoom.
- 5 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Riolu*, Tyrunt*, Amaura*, Chingling*, Phantump*, and Mantyke*.
- 10 km Eggs from Adventure Sync Rewards:
- 1-Egg Rarity: Drampa*, Deino*, Frigibax, , Rockruff*, Jangmo-o*, Dratini, and Goomy*.
- 5-Egg Rarity: Rockruff* (can evolve into Lycanroc’s Dusk Form).
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What Pokémon will be appearing in Raids this Season?
Currently, we know that the following Pokémon will be appearing in Raids during the Season of Max Out:
September 2024
- 1-Star Raids:
- Galarian Meowth*, Galarian Slowpoke*, Galarian Zigzagoon*, Galarian Darumaka*, and Galarian Stunfisk* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time your local time)
- Wobbuffet*, Girafarig*, Hisuian Qwlifish*, Bronzor*, and Roselia* (Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time to Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Galarian Ponyta*, Galarian Darumaka*, Goomy*, and Jangmo-o* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- 1-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Zubat*, Shadow Mareep, Shadow Pineco*, and Shadow Bagon* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- 3-Star Raids:
- Galarian Weezing*, Azumarill, Lucario*, and Garbodor (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time your local time)
- Falinks* (Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time)
- Kleavor*, Galarian Mr. Mime*, Wyrdeer*, and Medicham (Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time to Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Turtonator* and Drampa* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- 3-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Alolan Marowak*, Shadow Scyther*, and Shadow Lapras* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- 4-Star Raids:
- Ponyta* and Galarian Ponyta* (Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Raids:
- Kyogre* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Groudon* (Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Raikou* (Weekends only)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Absol* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Houndoom* (Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Gardevoir* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Elite Raids:
- There has been no mention of Elite Raids for September 2024, 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).
October 2024
- 1-Star Raids:
- Galarian Ponyta*, Galarian Darumaka*, Goomy*, and Jangmo-o* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Galarian Meowth*, Drilbur*, Klink*, Ferroseed*, and Bronzor* (Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Alolan Diglett*, Hisuian Voltorb*, Skorupi*, Mienfoo*, and Rockruff* (Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Gastly*, Misdreavus*, Sneasel*, Galarian Yasmask*, and Zorua* (Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Sneasel*, Sableye*, Yamask*, and Galarian Yamask* (Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Costumed Pikachu*, Costumed Froakie*, and Costumed Rowlet* ( Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- 1-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Zubat*, Shadow Mareep, Shadow Pineco*, and Shadow Bagon* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- Shadow Machop*, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Exeggcute*, and Shadow Sudowoodo (Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to ???)
- 3-Star Raids:
- Turtonator* and Drampa* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Galarian Weezing*, Kleavor*, Camerupt, and Sharpedo (Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Lapras*, Snorlax*, Druddigon*, and Hisuian Decidueye* (Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Hisuian Typhlosion*, Umbreon, Hariyama, and Bombirdier* (Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Hisuian Typhlosion*, Umbreon*, and Bombirdier* (Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Costumed Gengar*, Umbreon*, and Costumed Drifblim* ( Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- 3-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Alolan Marowak*, Shadow Scyther*, and Shadow Lapras* (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. your local time)
- Shadow Pinsir*, Shadow Sableye*, and Shadow Mawile* (Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to ???)
- 4-Star Raids:
- Swadloon* (Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Raids:
- Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)* (Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Giratina (Origin Forme)* (Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Darkrai* (Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Entei* (Weekends only)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Gardevoir* (Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Blaziken* (Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Mawile* (Satruday, October 12th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time)
- Mega Sableye* (Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Banette* (Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Elite Raids:
- There have been no mention of Elite Raids for October 2024.
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 2024
- 1-Star Raids:
- Costumed Pikachu*, Costumed Froakie*, and Costumed Rowlet* (Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Hisuian Voltorb*, Dedenne*, Morelull*, and Costumed Pikachu (India only) (Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Costumed Cubone*, Paldean Wooper*, Costumed Duksull*, and Flabébé (Yellow)* (Latin America only) (Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Gastly*, Misdreavus*, Sneasel*, Galarian Yamask*, and Zorua* (Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. your local time)
- Electabuzz*, Magmar*, Miltank*, Shinx*, and Ferroseed* (Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Galarian Meowth*, Sneasel*, Hisuian Sneasel*, Miltank*, and Scraggy* (Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
- Voltorb*, Hisuian Voltorb*, Hisuian Qwilfish*, Hisuian Sneasel*, and Mareanie* (Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
- Voltorb*, Hisuian Voltorb*, Hisuian Qwilfish*, Hisuian Sneasel*, and Mareanie* (Sunday November 24th, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. to Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble (Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- ??? (Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 1-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Machop*, Shadow Grimer*, Shadow Exeggcute*, and Shadow Sudowoodo (Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to ???)
- 3-Star Raids:
- Costumed Gengar*, Umbreon*, and Costumed Drifblim* (Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Alolan Exeggutor*, Umbreon, Hariyama, and Hisuian Samurott* (Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. your local time)
- Chansey*, Hisuian Braviary*, Hisuian Decidueye*, and Drampa*(Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Galarian Mr. Mime*, Hisuian Typhlosion*, Gabite, and Hisuian Braviary* (Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
- Weepinbell, Haunter, Flaaffy, and Charjabug (Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. to Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
- Costumed Snorlax*, Luxray*, Scolipede* (Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
- Venusaur*, Costumed Snorlax*, and Electivire* (Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
- Alolan Raichu*, Galarian Weezing*, Hisuian Samurott*, and Hisuian Avalugg* (Sunday November 24th, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. to Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Galarian Weezing* and Falinks* (Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- ??? (Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 3-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Pinsir*, Shadow Sableye*, and Shadow Mawile* (Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to ???)
- 4-Star Raids:
- Primeape* (Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time)
- Toxtricity (Amped Form)* and Toxtricity (Low Key Form)* (Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Raids:
- Darkrai* (Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Lugia* (Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Dialga (Origin Forme)* and Palkia (Origin Forme)* (Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Nihilego* and Tapu Koko* (Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time)
- Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)*, Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)*, Regieleki*, and Regidrago* (Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. t0 Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- 5-Star Shadow Raids:
- Shadow Suicune* (Weekends only)
- Mega Raids:
- Mega Banette* (Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Manectric* (Monday, Novebmer 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Salamence* (Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Beedrill* and Mega Amphros* (Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Mega Altaria* (Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. t0 Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time)
- Primal Raids:
- Primal Kyogre* and Primal Groudon* (Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
- Elite Raids:
- There has been no mention of Elite Raids for November 2024, 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 appearing in Max Battles this Season?
Currently, we know that the following Dynamax Pokémon will be appearing in Max Battles during the Season of Max Out:
September 2024
- One-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Skwovet*, and Dynamax Wooloo* (Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 6 a.m. to Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time)
- Three-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Beldum* (Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 6 a.m. to Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time)
October 2024
- One-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scorbunny, and Dynamax Sobble (Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 6 a.m. to Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time)
- Dynamax Gastly* (Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 6 a.m. to ?Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time?)
- Three-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Falinks* (Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 6 a.m. to Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 9 p.m. your local time)
- Six-Star Max Battles:
- Gigantamax Venusaur*, Gigantamax Charizard*, and Gigantamax Blastoise* (Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Gigantamax Gengar* (Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
November 2024
- One-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Bulbasaur*, Dynamax Charmander*, Dynamax Squirtle*, Dynamax Grookey, Dynamax Scorbunny, Dynamax Sobble, and Dynamax Skwovet* (Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 6 a.m. to ??? your local time)
- Dynamax Drilbur* (Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to ??? your local time)
- One-Star MaxBattles on Max Mondays:
- Dynamax Charmander* (Monday, November 11th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time)
- Dynamax Drilbur* (Monday, November 18th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time)
- Dynamax Bulbasaur * (Monday, November 25th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time)
- Three-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Beldum* (Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 6 a.m. to ??? your local time)
- Dynamax Excadrill* (Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
- Four-Star Max Battles:
- Dynamax Toxtricity (Amped Form)* and DynamaxToxtricity *Low Key Form)* (Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
- Six-Star Max Battles:
- Gigantamax Gengar* (Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time)
- Gigantamax Toxtricity* (Saturday, November 23rd, and Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time)
Note: Pokémon marked with an * means that “If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!”
What Pokémon will be featured in PokéStop Showcases this Season?
For the Season of Max Out, Niantic announced that PokéStop Showcases will be happening from Saturday to Sunday and Monday to Wednesday. Typically, PokéStop Showcases ask Trainers to submit their biggest Pokémon that’s asked or fits the theme (i.e.: all Electric-type Pokémon).
September 2024
- Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble
- Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Wooloo and Skwovet
- Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Ponyta, Galarian Ponyta, Rapidash, and Galarian Rapidash (PokéStop Showcases will specify which form and Costumed versions can be submitted)
- Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Normal-type Pokémon
- Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Oranguru and Passimian
- Monday, September 23rdth, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Morelull and Hatenna
- Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 29th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)
- Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Fairy-type Pokémon and all Fighting-type Pokémon
October 2024
- Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Fairy-type Pokémon and all Fighting-type Pokémon
- Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Galarian Slowpoke, Galarian Slowbro, and Galarian Slowking (form not specified, but only Galarian version accepted)
- Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)
- Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Mawile
- Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Magnemite, Plusle, and Minun
- Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Yamask and Galarian Yamask (Showcase will specifically ask for one form and not the other)
- Monday, October 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Ghost-type Pokémon
- Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: All Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type Pokémon
- Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Froakie, Rowlet, and Morpeko (Costumed versions can be entered)
November 2024
- Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 6 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 10 p.m. your local time: Gastly and Gengar (Costumed versions can be submitted)
- Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, and Gengar (Costumed versions can be submitted)
- Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Mankey and Annihilape (Costumed versions may be submitted)
- Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Smoliv and Arboliva
- Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Pichu and Budew
- Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Dialga and Palkia (all forms can be submitted)
- Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Toxel and Toxtricity (all forms, including Dynamax and Gigantamax versions, can be submitted)
- Monday, November 25th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Snorlax (Costumed versions can be submitted)
- Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time: Galarian Mr. Mime, Galarian Farfetch’d, and Galarian Corsola (specific forms aren’t labeled on Showcase details, but only Galarian versions will be accepted)
- Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at 8 p.m.you local time: ???
What events are happening in September 2024?
All events for September 2024 have been announced. Here’s what will be happening this month:
- Sunday, September 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Celebrating with Hawlucha (Mexico only): Trainers in Mexico will have an easier time catching Hawlucha in special Field Research tasks, get a Fighting-type Pokémon themed Timed Research, and special boxes and bundles.
- Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT –8) – September 2024 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Weezing, Galarian Mr. Mime, Excadrill, Scraggy, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o
- Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time – GO All Out: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, Dreepy, and their evolved forms debut in Pokémon GO! Shiny Skwovet and Shiny Wooloo also debut. A season-long Special Research Story will also roll out, with steps unlocking throughout the next three months.
- Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Wooloo
- Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kyogre
- Thursday, September 5th, 2024 to Sunday, October 6th, 2024 – Adventures in Brazil event: Trainers in Brazil will get bonuses, Timed Research, and Field Research tasks that feature Dratini.
- Saturday, September 7th, 2024 – Pokémon GO Night Phillies vs. Marlins (at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida): Attendees of the Phillies vs. Marlins game will a t-shirt (Team Mystic, Team Instinct, or Team Valor) with their ticket. There will also be exclusive Timed Research, Raids, location cards, and more.
- Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Raid Day: Falinks event: Prior to the start of the Season of Max Out, Niantic announced that a Raid Day event would be happening on this date. It’ll feature Falinks in Three-Star Raids. Shiny Falinks also debuts.
- Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 15th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – GO Big: Dynamax Pokémon are here! Select Pokémon will be featured in One-Star Max Battles. The next step of the season-long Special Research Story will be released.
- Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Dewpider
- Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Kyogre
- Friday, September 13th, 2024 – Pokémon GO Night Mariners vs. Rangers (at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington): Attendees of the Mariners vs. Rangers game will a t-shirt (Team Mystic, Team Instinct, or Team Valor) with their ticket. There will also be exclusive Timed Research, Raids, location cards, and more.
- Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – September 2024 Community Day featuring Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta: It’s a two-for-one special for September 2024’s Community Day. Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will be appearing more frequently and, if you’re lucky, you can encounter their shiny versions!
- Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta in these Raids will cause Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
- Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Wobbuffet
- Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Psychic Spectacular: The Psychic-type Pokémon focused event returns! Hatenna and Dynamax Beldum debut.
- Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Groudon
- Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at 6 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO City Safari: Jakarta: This paid ticketed event is part of the Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey City Safari series happening in August and September.
- Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Oranguru and Passimian Research Day: Prior to the start of the Season of Max Out, Niantic announced that a Research Day event would be happening on this date. It’ll feature Oranguru and Passimian. Wild encounters of other primate-themed Pokémon will be available.
- Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Machop
- Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Groudon
- Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1st,2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Legendary Heroes: Zacian debuts, Koffing can finally evolve into Galarian Weezing, Sword and Shield-themed Timed Research and Collection Challenges will be made available, and more.
- Friday, September 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, September 29th, 2024 at 6 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO City Safari: Incheon: This paid ticketed event is part of the Pikachu’s Indonesia Journey City Safari series happening in August and September.
What events are happening in October 2024?
All events for October 2024 have been announced. Here’s what’s happening this month:
- Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT –8) – October 2024 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Weezing, Galarian Mr. Mime, Excadrill, Scraggy, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o
- Thursday, September 5th, 2024 to Sunday, October 6th, 2024 – Adventures in Brazil event: Trainers in Brazil will get bonuses, Timed Research, and Field Research tasks that feature Dratini.
- Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1st,2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Legendary Heroes: Zacian debuts, Koffing can finally evolve into Galarian Weezing, Sword and Shield-themed Timed Research and Collection Challenges will be made available, and more.
- Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Pidove
- Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)
- Friday, October 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Galarian Expedition: Zamazenta and shiny versions of Galarian Articuno, Galarian Zapdos, and Galarian Moltres debut. Another paid Masterwork Research (this time featuring a Master Ball reward) will be available.
- Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – October 2024 Community Day featuring Sewaddle: For October 2024’s Community Day event, Trainers can find Sewaddle (and its shiny version, if you’re lucky) in the wild!
- Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Swadloon will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Swadloon in these Raids will cause Sewaddle to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
- Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Galarian Expedition: Taken Over: Partway through the Galarian Expedition event, Team GO Rocket will be making an appearance. New Shadow Pokémon debut including Shadow Heatran.
- Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Galarian Slowpoke
- Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)
- Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Mega Mawile Raid Day: Prior to the start of the Season of Max Out, Niantic announced that a Raid Day event would be happening on this date. It has been confirmed that it’s all about Mega Mawile. A paid event ticket will be available for purchase.
- Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 at 12 a.m. to Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Magnetic Study: Magnemite, Plusle, and Minun are featured in this electrifying event. Daily bonuses and daily Timed Research will be made available.
- Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Shroomish
- Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Giratina (Origin Forme)
- Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – Yamask and Galarian Yamask Research Day event: Prior to the start of the Season of Max Out, Niantic announced that a Research Day event would be happening on this date. Keeping with the Halloween-theme, Yasmask and Galarian Yamask are being featured! There will be additional Pokémon featured in wild encounters and paid Timed Research.
- Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. your local time – Halloween 2024 Part I: The first part of this year’s Halloween event features the debut of Morpeko and Dynamax Gastly! Costumed Pokémon can be caught early with paid Timed Research quests.
- Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Gastly, Duskull, and Litwick
- Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Giratina (Origin Forme)
- Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – GO Bigger: Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Charizard, Gigantamax Blastoise debut in Six-Star Max Battles. Up to 40 Trainers can participate in a single Six-Star Max Battle.
- Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Halloween 2024 Part II: Froakie and Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume debut! Additional Costumed Pokémon will be available (returning from previous events), plus Gigantamax Gengar debuts in it’s own mini-event.
- Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Costumed Rowlet and Costumed Froakie
- Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Darkrai
- Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Gigantamax Gengar Six-Star Max Battles: Trainers can challenge Gigantamax Gengar in Six-Star Max Battles.
What events are happening in November 2024?
All events for November 2024 have been announced. Here’s what’s happening this month:
- Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT −7) to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET (GMT –8) – November 2024 Research Breakthrough: Galarian Weezing, Galarian Mr. Mime, Excadrill, Scraggy, Furfrou, and Jangmo-o
- Monday, October 28th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Halloween 2024 Part II: Froakie and Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume debut! Additional Costumed Pokémon will be available (returning from previous events), plus Gigantamax Gengar debuts in it’s own mini-event.
- Thursday, October 31st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Gigantamax Gengar Six-Star Max Battles: Trainers can challenge Gigantamax Gengar in Six-Star Max Battles.
- Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Festival of Lights (exclusive to India): The Festival of Lights event returns, but this time it’ll be exclsive to Trainers playing in India (versus worldwide with exclusive bonuses for India). Pikachu wearing a saree (sari), a new regional Costumed Pokémon, debuts.
- Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Día de Muertos 2024 (Latin America only): Cubone and Duskull wearing cempasúchil crowns are back!
- Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO Battle Weekend: Max Out: This season’s GO Battle League event will include the usual bonuses – extra Stardust, increased battle sets, free Timed Research, paid Timed Research, and more. Great League, Ultra League, and Master League will be active.
- Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Surskit
- Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Lugia
- Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Harvest Festival: Shiny Smoliv debuts in this year’s Harvest Festival event! Pumpkaboo (Super Size) will be easier to find when using a Mossy Lure Module.
- Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. your local time – November 2024 Community Day featuring Mankey: November 2024’s Community Day event is all about Mankey! Evolution requirements for Annihilape will be changed for the event (catching Fighitng-type Pokémon instead of battling Ghost- or Psychic-type Pokémon).
- Sunday, November 10th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. your local time – Bonus Raid Battles after Community Day: Primeape will appear in special Four-Star Raids after Community Day’s 3-hour block. Defeating Primeape in these Raids will cause Mankey to spawn nearby in the wild for 30 minutes afterward!
- Monday, November 11th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Max Mondays: Dynamax Charmander
- Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Smoliv
- Wednesday, November 13th,2024 at 12 a.m. to Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – GO GO GO! event (Seoul only): Kanto Pokémon will be featured in eight habitats located at smart bus stop. Timed Research will also be available.
- Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Lugia
- Thursday, November 14th, 2024 to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 – Pokemon GO G-STAR 2024 (Busan only): An in-person event will be held at this year’s G-STAR convention (a gaming exhibition in Busan, South Korea that is also celebrating its 20th anniversary). Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip will be featured, along with Costumed Pikachus (Brendan and May-themed hat/bandana) in Timed Research.
- Friday, November 15th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Simply Groundbreaking: Dynamax Drilbur debuts.
- Saturday, November 16th, 2024 to Monday, Hanuary 6th, 2024 (10 a.m. to 10 p..m your local time each day, Brazil only): Trainers visiting the Shopping Cidade São Paulo throughout the season can participate in a variety of events – Team GO Rocket Challenges, meet and greets with Pikachu, Collection Challenges, and more.
- Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, November 17th, 2024 at 6 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Wild Area: Fukuoka: A new in-person event has been announced for this season. Please stay tuned for more details!
- Monday, November 18th, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. to Friday, November 22nd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. your local time – Into the Wild: Prior to the global version of the GO Wild Area event, an event leading up to a jam packed weekend will be happening. Toxel will debut (via hatching from 10 km Eggs), Origin Forme versions of Dialga and Palkia return, paid Timed Research with additional bonuses will be available.
- Monday, November 18th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Max Mondays: Dynamax Drilbur
- Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Teddiursa and Combee
- Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Nihilego
- Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Tapu Koko
- Thursday, November 21st, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Dialga (Origin Forme)
- Friday, November 22nd, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Palkia (Origin Forme)
- Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global (Day 1): The global version of the new Pokémon GO Wild Area event begins! Mighty Pokémon, Gigantamax Toxtrcity, and more debut!
- Sunday, November 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. your local time – Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global (Day 2): The second day of the global version of the new Pokémon GO Wild Area event is happening. It’s the last day to use all your Safari Balls!
- Monday, November 25th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Max Mondays: Dynamax Bulbasaur
- Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Spotlight Hour: Joltik
- Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 10 a.m. to Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at 8 p.m. your local time – Max Out Finale: The Season of Max out is almost over! Galarian Corsola debuts along with Shiny Regieleki and Shiny Regidrago.
- Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. your local time – Raid Hour: Zacian (Hero of Many Battles), Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles), Regieleki, and Regidrago
Are there any special Stickers for the Season of Max Out?
Themed Stickers that feature Mewoth, Munchlax, Bidoof, Wooloo, Greedent, and Dreepy will be released during the Season of Max Out. 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.
There will also be a special set of Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard stickers celebrating the release of the Pokémon TCG: Charizard ex Super-Premium Collection. These stickers will be available from Friday, October 4th, 2024 to Friday, October 25th, 2024 and can only be obtained by spinning PokéStops at select locations:
- United States: Best Buy, GameStop and Target stores
- Canada: GameStop and Toys”R”Us stores
- Australia: EB Games stores
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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?)
