Coming this week in Pokémon GO, commencing 10th October, we have the end of the Evolving Stars event, the Festival of Lights, Litwick Community Day and more!
Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights (2022) takes place October 14 – October 17, 2022, and brings Morelull and Shiinotic to the world of Pokémon GO. Keep an eye out for illuminating Pokémon, as some Pokémon will glow at nighttime during this event!
- 2x XP for Catching Pokémon
- 2x Candy for Catching Pokémon
- Incense activated during the event will last for 2 hours, and spawn event–specific Pokémon
- You'll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Chinchou!
- Morelull and Shiinotic, the Illuminating Pokémon, make their Pokémon GO debut
- Event-themed stickers will be obtainable by spinning PokéStops, opening gifts, or purchasing from the in-game shop
Litwick Community Day
LitwickOctober 15, 2022 2pm local time to 5pm local time we have the long awaited Litwick Community Day! Full information here.
Bonuses
- 3× XP for catching Pokémon
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- 2× chance to receive XL Candy from catching Pokémon (only for Trainers Level 31 and up)
- Lure Modules activated during the event will last for 3 hours
- Incense activated during the event will last for 3 hours
- Take a few snapshots during the event for a surprise
- One additional Special Trade can be made for a maximum of two for the day (*)
- Trades made will require 50% less Stardust (*)
(*) These bonuses will be active from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time, unlike other bonuses, which last during the three hours of the event.
Evolving Stars Event
CosmoemFrom Wednesday, October 5, 2022 10:00 am local time to Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 8:00 pm local time we have the first ever Evolving Stars event. We’re celebrating Pokémon evolutions, and the variety of ways in which different Pokémon evolve, with a special focus on Cosmoem, the Protostar Pokémon.
Cosmog’s story will continue on throughout the Season of Light, and a new part of this research will unlock during the Evolving Stars event. Complete this next step to carry on your stellar adventure with Cosmog.
GO Battle League Season 12
- GO Battle League: Season of Light will start on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7)
- End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
- Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
- Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
Oct 6-Oct 13
- 🟣 Master League*
- 🧬 Evolution Cup*
(*) 3x Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end of set rewards)
Oct 13-Oct 20
Spotlight Hour
Tuesday 11th October 6pm till 7pm local time we have Haunter as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with a 2x stardust for catching Pokémon.
Raid Hour
Wednesday 12th October 6pm till 7pm local time Xerneas will be appearing in raids for raid hour.
October 2022 Research Breakthrough
From October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to November 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
PDT (GMT -7) Shedinja will be the weekly research breakthrough box reward. For the first time in Pokémon GO, it can be shiny!
Mega Raids
From October 8, 2022 to Friday, October 20, 2022 Mega Manectric will be appearing in Mega Raids.
Five Star Raids
From October 8 to October 20, 2022, Xerneas will be appearing in Five-Star Raids. It will be making their shiny debut!
October Research Tasks
For a full list of October 2022 research tasks and rewards check out our article here.
Season of Light Special Research
Full guide here: A Cosmic Companion Special Research (Season of Light)
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!
Save Shadow Latios!
Giovanni doesn’t do anything half way! After trainers around the world saved Shadow Latias, the Team GO Rocket Boss has managed to get his hands on a Shadow Latios. It needs your help! Get ready to face off against Giovanni and save Shadow Latios.
Season of Light
Season of Light Bonuses
- From September 1, 2022, 10:00 AM - December 1, 2022, 10:00 AM
- Cosmog, the Legendary Nebula Pokémon, debuts in Pokémon GO
- Season long Special Research featuring Cosmog, with a new chapter releasing every month
- Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
- Guaranteed Gifts from PokéStop spins
- Increased Incense effectiveness while moving
- Up to two free Raid Passes per day by spinning Gym Photo Discs
- Additional items from Research Breakthroughs
- Increased Stardust reward for Research Breakthroughs
- Increased Stardust from Gifts
- Cosmog Hat avatar item available in the in-game shop
- Season-themed stickers available from Gifts, PokéStops and the in-game shop
Seasonal Rotations
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
Northern Hemishpere
Southern Hemishpere
Season of Light Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs this Season.