Pokémon GO March 2025 events schedule is here! During March, the focus is on the Galar region, with the debut of Kubfu, shiny Charcadet debuting and more!
Here are all the Events, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Community Days that take place during the month of March 2025 in Pokémon GO. We also list out all the Raid bosses and PokéStop Showcases that are available throughout the month.
Pokémon GO March 2025 Events
Here are all the major events happening in March 2025 in Pokémon GO, as well as details on the Spotlight Hours, Community Days, and Research Breakthroughs you can enjoy this month.
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Powerful Potential March 5 – March 10, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Fuecoco Community Day March 8, 02:00 p.m – 05:00 p.m. |
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Festival of Colours March 13 – March 17, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend March 15 – March 16, 6:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m. |
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Catch Mastery: Archen March 16, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Deep Depths March 19 – March 24, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Totodile Community Day Classic March 22, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Mega Absol Raid Day March 23, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Bug Out March 26 – March 30, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Fuzzy Buddy Research Day March 29, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Pokémon GO Raids March 2025
During March 2025, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Tapu Koko and Heatran will be available during different time periods.
March 4 – March 13: Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres
Related guides: Articuno Raid Guide / Zapdos Raid Guide / Moltres Raid Guide
March 13 – March 22: Tapu Koko
Related guides: Tapu Koko Raid Guide
March 22 – March 31: Heatran
Related guides: Heatran Raid Guide
During March, Mega Garchomp, Mega Lucario, Mega Swampert and Mega Pinsir raid bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times. All of them can be Shiny.
February 17 – March 4: Mega Garchomp
Related guides: Mega Garchomp Raid Guide
March 4 – March 13: Mega Lucario
Related guides: Mega Lucario Raid Guide
March 13 – March 22: Mega Swampert
Related guides: Mega Swampert Raid Guide
March 22 – March 31: Mega Pinsir
Related guides: Mega Pinsir Raid Guide
Regice will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in March! Use our Shadow Regice Raid Guide to prepare.
During March new Max Battles will appear in Pokémon GO. Machop, Chansey, Scorbunny, Falinks, Charmander, Caterpie, Pidove, Gastly, Beldum, Darumaka, Sobble, Krabby and Drilbur.
February 24 – March 3
March 3 – March 10
March 10 – March 17
March 17 – March 24
March 24 – March 31
Pokémon GO March 2025 Raid Hours
Here is the complete March 2025 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 March
March 5, 2024
March 12, 2024
March 19, 2024
March 26, 2024
Raid Guides
Pokémon GO March 2025 Max Mondays
Here is the complete March 2025 Max Mondays schedule. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured in increased numbers in Max Battles on these dates in March:
| Date | Raid Hour | Guides |
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| March 3 |
Beldum
Dynamax
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Dynamax Beldum Max Battle Guide |
| March 10 |
Drilbur
Dynamax
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Dynamax Drilbur Max Battle Guide |
| March 17 |
Chansey
Dynamax
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N/A |
| March 24 |
Caterpie
Dynamax
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N/A |
| March 31 |
Scorbunny
Dynamax
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N/A |
Pokémon GO March 2025 Spotlight Hours
Here is the complete March 2025 Pokémon Spotlight schedule to look forward to. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in March:
- Makuhita Spotlight Hour: March 4, 2025
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2× Transfer Candy
- Roselia Spotlight Hour: March 11, 2025
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2× Evolution XP
- Shellder Spotlight Hour: March 18, 2025
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2× Catch Stardust
- Cutiefly Spotlight Hour: March 25, 2025
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2× Catch XP
Event Previews
Powerful Potential Event
Partner up and power up during the Powerful Potential event with Kubfu! From Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the event features the debut of Shiny Charcadet, and Kubfu in Special Research for the new Might and Mastery season!
Fuecoco Community Day
Pokémon GO’s March 2025 Community Day features Fuecoco, the Fire Croc Pokémon! Fuecoco Community Day takes place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Evolving Crocolar during the event will result in Skeledirge knowing the exclusive charge attack Blast Burn
Festival of Colors
Pokémon GO Festival of Colors returns in 2025, with the debut of shiny Bruxish, shiny Smeargle returns in snapshots, and more from Thursday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 17, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend
Dynamax Raikou Max Battle Weekend takes place from Saturday, March 15, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time! Dynamax Raikou will debut in tier 5 Max Battles.
Get ready for a Catch Mastery event featuring the First Bird Pokémon, Archen on March 16th 10:00am to 8:00pm local time! Sharpen your Poké Ball throwing skills and enjoy bonuses, increased shiny odds, and Timed Research focused on catching Rock-type Pokémon! You will have at least 40 chances to encounter Archen from free Timed Research, with boosted shiny odds.
Deep Depths Event
Get ready to explore the Deepest Depths in Pokémon GO, with increased chances of shiny Clauncher, the debut of Nickit, half hatch distance, and more from Wednesday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Totodile Community Day Classic
Pokémon GO’s March 2025 Community Day Classic features Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon! Totodile Community Day Classic takes place on Saturday, March 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Evolving Croconaw during the event will result in Feraligatr knowing the exclusive charge attack Hydro Cannon.
Mega Absol returns with a dedicated Mega Raid Day event on March 23rd 2025 2-5pm! Enjoy an increased remote raid pass limit, extra raid passes from spinning photo discs at Gyms, and an increased chance of encountering shiny Absol!
The Bug Out event is back for 2025, bringing with it the debut of Sizzlipede, increased shiny odds for Venipede and Wurmple, the return of Kleavor, and more. From Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Get cuddly and snuggly with the Fuzzy Buddy Research Day! Complete event themed field research to earn encounters with Pancham, Teddiursa, Cubchoo and Stufful, on Saturday, March, 29, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
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 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time. to June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
You can find the full list of tasks here: Pokémon GO Field Research Tasks and Rewards.
Season of Might and Mastery
March is the first month of Pokémon GO’s 18th Season,the Might and Master season! The Might and Mastery Season runs from March 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. local time and focuses on the Galar region.
