Pokémon GO April 2023 events schedule is here! From a new shiny Legendary raid boss, to popular returning events, to a brand new event, there is a lot to look forward to this month.
April marks the second month of Pokémon GO Season 10: Rising Heroes! Rising Heroes lasts from March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. until June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. During the Season of Rising Heroes, Trainers can look forward to catching Gimmighoul, encounter all Pokémon in their XXS and XXL sizes, battle with Regieleki, and encounter a Melmetal that knows the Double Iron Bash Charged Attack.
GO Battle League Season 14 (Rising Heroes) also runs alongside the Season of Rising Heroes, bringing new GBL Cups, new moves for select Pokémon, and new rank up rewards. Read more about GO Battle League Season 14 here.
April 2023 Events
| Event | |
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Spring into Spring Event
April 4, 2023 10:00am to April 10, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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Regieleki Elite Raid
April 9, 2023 at 11:00am, 2pm and 5pm local time |
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A Mystic Hero Event
April 13, 2023 10:00am to April 17, 2023 8:00pm local time |
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Togetic Community Day
April 15, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Sustainability Week 2023
April 20, 2023 at 10:00am, to April 26, 2023 at 8:00pm local time. |
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Stunfisk and Galarian Stunfisk Limited Research
April 23, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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April Community Day Classic – Swinub
April 29, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time |
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Raids
Five Star Raids
During April Lugia, Incarnate Forme Landorus and Tapu Bulu will be available during different time periods.
| Pokémon | Dates |
|---|---|
Lugia
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From March 28 to April 10 Lugia will appear in five-star raids. |
Landorus (Incarnate)
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From April 11 to April 17 Incarnate Forme Landorus will appear in five-star raids. |
Tapu Bulu
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From April 17 to May 2 Tapu Bulu will appear in five-star raids and will be available shiny for the first time! |
Mega Raids
During April Mega Alakazam, Mega Lopunny, Mega Blastoise and Mega Slowbro will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times.
| Pokémon | Dates |
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Alakazam (Mega)
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From March 28 to April 10 Mega Alakazam will appear in Mega Raids. |
Lopunny (Mega)
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From April 4 to April 11 Mega Lopunny will appear in Mega Raids. |
Blastoise (Mega)
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From April 11 to April 17 Mega Blastoise will appear in Mega Raids. |
Slowbro (Mega)
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From April 17 to May 2 Mega Slowbro will appear in Mega Raids. |
Raid Hours
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 during these dates in April:
| Featured Boss | Date |
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Lugia
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April 5, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Landorus (Incarnate)
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April 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Tapu Bulu
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April 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
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Tapu Bulu
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April 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time |
Pokémon Spotlight Hours
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, the following Pokémon will be featured during these dates in April:
| Date | Pokémon | Bonus |
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| April 4, 2023 |
Exeggcute
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2× candy for catching Pokémon
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| April 11, 2023 |
Shellder
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2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
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| April 18, 2023 |
Trapinch
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2× XP for evolving Pokémon
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| April 25, 2023 |
Tangela
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2× Stardust for catching Pokémon
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April 2023 Research Breakthrough
- From March 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to June 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) - Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from a pool of Pokémon, including Parasect, Pinsir, Snorlax, Furfrou, Gible and Goomy.
Events overview
Spring into Spring Event
From April 4, 2023 10:00am to April 10, 2023 8:00pm local time the annual Spring into Spring event takes place!
Learn more here: Pokémon GO Spring into Spring Event
Regieleki Elite Raids
On April 9, 2023 at 11:00am, 2pm and 5pm local time new Elite Raids will take place! Gather your companions and prepare for the return of Elite Raids. Elite Raids are a challenging type of Raid Battle that Trainers take on in-person. Challenge the Raid Boss Regieleki in Elite Raids for the only opportunities to catch this Legendary Pokémon this Season!
April Community Day
On April 15, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time Togetic Community Day takes place! Togepi will feature in eggs, and evolve Togetic into Togekiss to get the exclusive move Aura Sphere.
A Mystic Hero Event
Pokémon GO’s “A Mystic Hero” event takes place from Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 17, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time, featuring Team Mystic leader Blanche conducting Special Research on her signature Pokémon Lapras and evolution in Pokémon GO.
Learn more here: Pokémon GO A Mystic Hero Event
Sustainability Week
April 20, 2023 at 10:00am, to April 26, 2023 at 8:00pm local time is Sustainability Week. The Sustainability Week event returns once again in 2023, this time with the debut of Bounsweet, and you may encounter a Shiny Drilbur for the first time in Pokemon GO!
Limited Research
April 23, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time a mystery Pokémon will feature in Limited Research.
April Community Day Classic
April 29, 2023 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time a previous Community Day Pokémon will return as a Community Day Classic!
Swinub returns for a Community Day Classic, four years after its original feature in February 2019. This is a great opportunity at obtaining a high-level Mamoswine, one of the key Pokémon in the Ice and Ground-type PVE Metas.
Learn more here: Swinub Community Day Classic (April 2023)