Trainers, Pokémon GO April 2025 events schedule is here! In April, there will be new Dynamax Pokémon to battle, debuting shinies of two popular Ultra Beasts, and more!
Here are all the Events, Spotlight Hours, Raid Hours, and Community Days that take place during the month of April 2025 in Pokémon GO. We also list out all the Raid bosses and PokéStop Showcases that are available throughout the month.
Pokémon GO April 2025 Events
Here are all the major events happening in April 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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Stunning Styles April 3 – April 7, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Mega Audino Raid Day April 5, 02:00 p.m – 05:00 p.m. |
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Tyrogue Hatch Day April 6, 02:00 p.m – 05:00 p.m. |
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Spring into Spring April 9 – April 14, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Sparring Partners Raid Day April 13, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration April 16 – April 22, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Day April 19, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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Sweet Discoveries April 24 – April 29, 10:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. |
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Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend April 23, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
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April Community Day: Vanillite April 27, 12:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. |
Pokémon GO Raids April 2025
During April 2025, Tapu Lele, Blacephalon, Stakataka, and Cresselia will be available during different time periods.
March 31 – April 9: Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele caught from raids will know the move Nature’s Madness!
Related guides: Tapu Lele Raid Guide
April 9 – April 21: Stakataka and Blacephalon
From April 9 to April 21, Stakataka will appear in the Eastern Hemisphere, and Blacephalon will appear in the Western Hemisphere.
Related guides: Stakataka Raid Guide / Blacephalon Raid Guide
April 21 – May 1: Cresselia
Related guides: Cresselia Raid Guide
During April, Mega Blaziken, Mega Sceptile, and Mega Mawile Raid Bosses will be available in Pokémon GO’s Mega Raids at different times. All of them can be Shiny.
March 31 – April 9: Mega Blaziken
Related guides: Mega Blaziken Raid Guide
April 9 – April 21: Mega Sceptile
Related guides: Mega Sceptile Raid Guide
April 21 – May 1: Mega Mawile
Related guides: Mega Mawile Raid Guide
Registeel will appear in Shadow Raids during weekends in April! Use our Shadow Registeel Raid Guide to prepare.
During April, several Max Battles will appear in Pokémon GO. Passimian (new), Machop, Falinks, Squirtle, Krabby, Chansey, Sobble, Charmander, Pidove, Cryogonal, and Wooloo.
March 31 – April 7
April 7 – April 14
April 14 – April 21
April 21 – April 28
April 25 – May 5
Pokémon GO April 2025 Raid Hours
Here is the complete April 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 April:
| Dates | Pokémon |
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| April 2, 2025 | |
| April 9, 2025 | |
| April 16, 2025 | |
| April 23, 2025 |
Raid Guides
Pokémon GO April 2025 Max Mondays
Here is the complete April 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 April:
| Date | Raid Hour | Guides |
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| March 31 |
Scorbunny
Dynamax
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N/A |
| April 7 |
Passimian
Dynamax
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Dynamax Passimian Max Battle Guide |
| April 14 |
Wooloo
Dynamax
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N/A |
| April 21 |
Sobble
Dynamax
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N/A |
| April 28 |
Falinks
Dynamax
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Dynamax Falinks Max Battle Guide |
Pokémon GO April 2025 Spotlight Hours
Here is the complete April 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 April:
- Meditite Spotlight Hour: April 8, 2025
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2× Transfer Candy
- Fomantis Spotlight Hour: April 15, 2025
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2× Evolution XP
- Morelull Spotlight Hour: April 22, 2025
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2× Catch Stardust
- Abra Spotlight Hour: April 29, 2025
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2× Catch XP
Event Previews
Stunning Styles Event
Discover Pokémon of different forms with the Stunning Styles event from Thursday, April 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Marshadow makes their global debut, along with the Paldean forms of Tauros. Different Paldean Tauros forms will debut in different parts of the world, following the tradition of Tauros being region exclusive.
Mega Audino Raid Day
Mega Audino makes their Pokémon GO debut with a dedicated Mega Raid Day event! Enjoy an increased remote raid pass limit, extra raid passes from spinning photo discs at Gyms, and an increased chance of encountering shiny Audino on on Saturday, April 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Tyrogue Hatch Day
Tyrogue Hatch Day takes place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Tyrogue will hatch much more frequently from 2 km Eggs. You’ll also have an increased chance of hatching Shiny Tyrogue!
Spring into Spring
The Spring into Spring event is back for 2025, bringing with it the debut of Gossifleur, increased shiny odds for Fletchling and Remoraid, half hatch distance, and more! Spring into Spring runs from Wednesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, April 14, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Sparring Partners Raid Day
Brace yourselves for a fight! Fighting type Pokémon will appear more frequently in raids during the Sparring Partners Raid Day, including Mega Heracross, Hariyama and Scraggy. It takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration
Tinkatink debuts in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event, that takes place from Wednesday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Gigantamax Snorlax Raid Day
Gigantamax Snorlax Max Battle Day takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time! The following Pokémon will make its Pokémon GO Gigantamax debut in six-star Max Battles!
The Sweet Discoveries event brings with it the debut of Applin, increased shiny odds for Skwovet, Shiny Delibird and Shiny Cherubi, the introduction of apples on the map, a new berry bonus for catching Pokémon, and more!
Sweet Discoveries runs from Thursday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend
Dynamax Entei Max Battle Weekend takes place from Saturday, April 26, at 6:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 27 2025, at 9:00 p.m. local time! Dynamax Entei will debut in tier 5 Max Battles.
Vanillite Community Day
April 2025 Community Day features Vanillite, the Fresh Snow Pokémon! Vanillite Community Day takes place on Saturday, April 27, 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
April is the second month of Pokémon GO’s 18th Season, the Might and Mastery 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.
