Welcome to the Season of Light, a new Pokémon GO Season that lasts from September 1, 2022, 10:00 AM – December 1, 2022, 10:00 AM. Season of Light starts with Professor Willow returning from a Ultra Wormhole, and this return has led to a discovery of a new Legendary Pokémon… Cosmog!
Season of Light Features
- 📅 Duration
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From September 1, 2022, 10:00 AM - December 1, 2022, 10:00 AM
- ⭐ Meet Cosmog
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Cosmog, the Legendary Nebula Pokémon, debuts in Pokémon GO
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Season long Special Research featuring Cosmog, with a new chapter releasing every month
- ⭐ Bonuses
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Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
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Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
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Increased Stardust reward for Research Breakthroughs
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Increased Stardust from Gifts
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Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
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Increased Incense effectiveness while moving
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Additional items from Research Breakthroughs
- 🛍️ Shop
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Cosmog Hat avatar item available in the in-game shop
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Season-themed stickers available from Gifts, PokéStops and the in-game shop
Season of Light Special Research
A Cosmic Companion Special Research
Special Research Guide: A Cosmic Companion Special Research (Season of Light)
Cosmog
Professor Willow’s return led to a discovery of a mysterious Pokémon called Cosmog. Throughout the Season of Light, you’ll be able to adventure and bond with Cosmog, through a series of Special Research quest lines available on September 1, October 5 and November 23, 2022.
Season of Light Special Research is available to claim from Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so be sure to follow along!
| Special Research | Unlocks at |
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| Part 1 | September 1, 2022 |
| Part 2 | October 5, 2022 |
| Part 3 | November 23, 2022 |
Season of Light Wild Spawns
Different Pokémon will be appearing in the wild during the Season, including iconic Pokémon from all generations. As the Season changes, different Pokémon will be appearing in different areas across the world.
Cities
Forests
Mountains
Beach & Water
Hemisphere exclusive
Northern Hemisphere
Some Pokémon will appear only in the northern hemisphere.
Southern Hemisphere
Some Pokémon will appear only in the southern hemisphere.
Season of Light Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs this Season.
2km Eggs
5km Eggs
10km Eggs
5km Adventure Sync Eggs
10km Adventure Sync Eggs
Season of Light Research Breakthroughs
Completing Field Research tasks leads to Research Breakthroughs, which now reward Trainers with different items in addition to encounters with specific Pokémon. Check out the Research Breakthrough rewards you can look forward to this Season!
September Research Breakthroughs
Medicham
- From September 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) - Complete Field Research tasks in September to earn a Premium Raid Pass and an encounter with Medicham!
Check out Pokémon GO September 2022 Guide for more info.
October Research Breakthroughs
Shedinja
- From October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to November 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) - Complete Field Research tasks in October to earn an Incense and an encounter with Shedinja!
November Research Breakthroughs
Starmie
- From November 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT -8)
- Complete Field Research tasks in November to earn a Star Piece and an encounter with
Starmie!
Season of Light Raids
September 1 – 13
From September 1 to September 13, 2022, Deoxys and all of its Forms return to Five-Star Raids.
September 13 – 27
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Mystery Raid ???
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Mystery Raid ???
From September 13 to September 27, 2022, two unknown mysterious ???? Pokémon will be in Five-Star Raids.
September 27 – October 8
From September 27 to October 8, 2022, Yveltal Pokémon will be in Five-Star Raids.
Yveltal
GO Battle League Season 12
The GO Battle League is back with Season 12! Hot off the heels of the 2022 Pokémon World Championships, Season 12 will feature competitions like the Psychic Cup, the Weather Cup, and the Halloween Cup: Ultra League Edition!
We’ve made quite a few changes to the GO Battle League this season, so we encourage new and veteran Trainers alike to check it out and test their battling skills!
Visit our GO Battle League Season 12 page for more info!
Season of Light Events
| Event | Date and Time | |
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Inkay Limited Research | September 3, 2022, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. local time |
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Psychic Spectacular 2022 | September 6 – September 12, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. local time |
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Clefairy Commotion | September 10, 2022, from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. local time |
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Deoxys Raid Day | September 11, 2022, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. local time |
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Test Your Mettle | September 16 – September 21, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. local time |
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September Community Day | September 18, 2022, from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. local time |
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Fashion Week | September 27 – October 3, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. local time |
Additional Season of Light Bonuses
- Nebula Sky will be showing up periodically during the Season of Light.
- Cosmog hat avatar item will be available in the in-game shop during the Season of Light.
- Themed stickers featuring Pokémon drawn in the style of Autumn will be available by spinning PokéStops, opening Gifts and purchasing them from the in-game shop
Related articles
- GO Battle League Season 12: Season of Light
- A Comprehensive PvP Analysis on the GBL Season 12 Move Rebalance
- Pokémon GO September 2022 Guide
- Impacts of September 2022 updates on Raid Attackers: Double Kick, Psychic (Mega) Alakazam
