Pokémon GO March 2024 events schedule is here! Here are all the Events, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Community Days that take place during the month of March 2024 in Pokémon GO. We also list out all the Raid bosses and PokéStop Showcases that are available throughout the month.
Pokémon GO March 2024 Events
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Charged Up Research Day March 3, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event March 5-11, 10:00am to 8:00 p.m. |
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Weather Week March 14-18, 10:00am to 8:00 p.m. |
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Litten Community Day March 16, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Primal Kyogre Raid Day March 17, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Primal Groudon Raid Day March 23, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Verdant Wonders & Zarude Ticketed Event March 21-25 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
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World of Wonders: Taken Over March 27-31 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
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Shadow Mewtwo Returns March 30-31, 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
This table updates every time we get more information about the upcoming events. Events with generic blue Pokémon GO logo have been announced, but full details are not yet available.
Infographics
Niantic infographic
Season of World of Wonders
March is the first month of Pokémon GO’s 14th Season, the Season of World of Wonders, that runs from March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to June 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Featured Pokémon
During March a host of exciting Pokémon will star as featured Pokémon, with a focus on Shadow Raikou, Shadow Mewtwo, Zarude, Primal Kyogre, and Primal Groudon.
Featured Attacks
A brand new move will debut during March 2024, Nature’s Madness! In the main series it is a Fairy type attack.
- Trainer Battles: 80 power, lower opposing Pokémon’s Defense
- Gyms and raids: 90 power
It will be available for both Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele caught during March 2024, and will be obtainable via Elite TM.
Raids
Five Star Raids
During March 2024, Tapu Koko, Regice, and Tapu Lele will be available during different time periods.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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Tapu Koko
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From March 1 – March 14 Tapu Koko will appear in five-star Raids. |
Regice
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From March 14 – March 21 Regice will appear in five-star raids. |
Tapu Lele
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From March 21 – April 4 Tapu Lele will appear in five-star raids. |
Mega Raids
During March Mega Sceptile, Mega Tyranitar and Mega Venusaur raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times. All of them can be Shiny.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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Mega Sceptile
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From March 1 – March 14 Mega Sceptile will appear in Mega Raids. |
Mega Tyranitar
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From March 14 – March 21 Mega Tyranitar will appear in Mega Raids. |
Mega Venusaur
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From March 21 – April 4 Mega Venusaur will appear in Mega Raids. |
Shadow Raids
Shadow Raikou
Shadow Raikou will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in March!
Raid Hours
Here is the complete March 2024 Raid Hours schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Five Star Raids on these dates in February:
| Featured Boss | Date |
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Tapu Koko
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March 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Tapu Koko
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March 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Regice
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March 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Tapu Lele
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March 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
Here is the complete March 2024 Pokémon Spotlight schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in February:
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus |
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| March 5, 2024 |
Pawmi
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon
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| March 12, 2024 |
Nidoran (F)
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
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| March 19, 2024 |
Hippopotas
Vulpix
Snorunt
Poliwag
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2× XP for catching Pokémon
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| March 26, 2024 |
Hoppip
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2× catch Candy
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Research Breakthrough
Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon. These Pokémon will appear as Research Breakthrough Rewards from March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to June 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards .
PokéStop Showcases
The following PokéStop showcases will take place during February 2024:
| Date and Time | Showcase |
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| Pokémon Horizons Event March 5 – March 11 2024 |
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during parts of the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon! |
| Weather Week March 14 – March 18 2024 |
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during parts of the event where you can enter event-themed Pokémon! |
Events Overview
Charged Up Research Day
March 3rd 2024 2pm to 5pm is the Charged Up Research Day, focused on Electric types.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event
March 5-11 2024 is the Pokémon Horizons Event! Celebrate the release of Charcadet and their evolutions Ceruledge and Armarouge, as well as a special Pikachu wearing Cap’s Hat.
Weather Week
March 14-18 2024 is Weather Week! Enjoy 2x Stardust for catching Pokémon, weather themed spawns, and a higher chance of encountering Shiny Castform.
Litten Community Day
March Community Day takes place on March 16 2pm to 5pm, featuring the Fire Cat Pokémon Litten! Evolve to an Incineroar that knows special move Blast Burn.
Raid Day: Primal Kyogre
March 17 2pm to 5pm is Primal Kyogre Raid Day. Primal Kyogre will appear more frequently in 5-Star Primal Raids, and you may encounter a Shiny one! The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 17, 2024, 8:00 p.m. PDT.
Raid Day: Primal Groudon
March 23 2pm to 5pm is Primal Groudon Raid Day. Primal Groudon will appear more frequently in 5-Star Primal Raids, and you may encounter a Shiny one! The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 on Saturday, March 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m. PDT.
Verdant Wonders and Zarude Ticketed Event
Zarude returns via a ticketed event during the Verdant Wonders event, March 21-25. Shiny Flabébé debuts, as does a new costume Pokémon, Cottonee!
World of Wonders: Taken Over
The World of Wonders: Taken Over event occurs March 27-31. New Shadow Pokémon debut, including Shadow Groudon!
Raid Weekend: Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo returns in a special raid weekend March 30-31.
