Dive into an action-packed week in Pokémon GO starting October 2nd! Encounter the glistening Hisuian Growlithe making its shiny debut and enjoy increased sightings of Kecleon at PokéStops during the “Out to Play” event.
Detective Pikachu returns on the 5th of October, with their new pal Slowpoke, to celebrate the release of the new Nintendo Switch game!
A special GO Battle Weekend will take place, the perfect chance to work on your GBL rating and complete extra battles.
For those aiming for mastery, the race is on to complete the Timed Investigation and earn the unrivaled Master Ball. But that’s not all – battle enthusiasts can gear up for the GO Battle League Season 16, while raiders prepare for epic confrontations against legends like Entei, Suicune, and Raikou, followed by the release of shiny Guzzlord!
And keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Shiny Shadow Moltres! There’s a plethora of adventures waiting, so trainers, gear up and set out!
Out to Play Event
September 27, 2023 from 10:00am to October 2, 2023, 8:00pm local time a new event, the Out to Play event takes place. Hisuian Growlithe makes their shiny debut, and Kecleon will appear more frequently at PokéStops.
Detective Pikachu Returns
Detective Pikachu returns from October 5, 2023 10:00am to October 9, 2023 8:00pm local time.
City Safari: Seoul, South Korea
City Safari: Seoul, South Korea occurs Saturday October 7, 2023 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday October 8, 2023 10:00 to 6:00pm. Gogoat makes their debut in Pokémon GO, and it can be shiny, along with Eevee wearing a special explorer hat.
GO Battle Weekend
October 7, 2023 12:00am to October 8, 11:59pm local time is GO Battle Weekend: Geeta! The maximum number of sets you can play per day will be increased from five to 20—for a total of 100 battles—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time each day and free battle-themed Timed Research will be available.
Shadow Zapdos Makeup Raid Day
A makeup day event will be held on October 6 2023, with Shadow Zapdos featuring in Shadow Raids after an error meant the shiny was previously not available.
Adventures Abound Special Research
Choose your Paldean partner Pokémon! A new Special Research story with branching paths will be available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound, you’ll be able to adventure together and bond with your chosen partner Pokémon.
You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, December 1, 2023, at 9:59 a.m. local time.
Timed Investigation: Master Ball
Embark on the path to mastery, Trainers. A Timed Investigation is a lengthy series of challenges available during a set period of time. Seeing this journey through will offer some of the rarest rewards you can obtain in Pokémon GO.
Timed Investigation: Master Ball will be available throughout Pokémon GO: Adventures Abound. Complete the Timed Investigation by Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. local time to receive the very best Poké Ball with the ultimate level of performance—the Master Ball.
When used, it will catch any Pokémon you encounter in Pokémon GO without fail, whether it be in the wild, through Lure Modules, after Raid Battles, or while using your Daily Adventure Incense.
- For Trainers who are unable to complete Timed Investigation: Master Ball by November 21, 2023, a Special Research ticket that awards a Master Ball will be available to purchase.
GO Battle League Season 16
GO Battle League: Adventures Abound will start on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. PT.
The following will occur at the beginning of the Season:
- 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
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| October 6 – October 13 |
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Spotlight Hour
Slowpoke
Tuesday October 3rd 6pm till 7pm local time we have Slowpoke as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with 2x Candy for transferring Pokémon.
Showcases
The following PokéStop showcases will take place during this week:
| Date and Time | Showcase |
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| September 30 – October 2 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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| October 5 – October 9 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. local time |
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Raids
Raid Hour
Wednesday October 4th 6pm till 7pm local time Entei, Suicune and Raikou will appear in five-star raids.
Mega Raids
Gardevoir (Mega)
From September 16 to October 6 Mega Gardevoir will appear in Mega Raids.
Gengar (Mega)
From October 6 to October 20 Mega Gengar will appear in Mega Raids.
Five-Star Raids
From September 23 to October 6 Entei, Suicune and Raikou will appear in five-star raids, and they can be shiny.
From October 6 to October 20 Guzzlord will appear in five-star raids, and they can be shiny for the first time!
Shadow Raids
One-star and three-star Shadow Raids will be available daily, while five-star Shadow Raids will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Also, Shadow Moltres will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during Adventures Abound!
Moltres (Shadow)
For the first time in Pokémon GO, you may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Moltres—if you’re lucky!
Season of Adventures Abound
Season of Adventures Abound: Bonuses
The following bonuses are specific to Season 12: Adventures Abound.
Trainers can open up to 40 Gifts daily
Trainers can hold up to to 40 Gifts in their bag
Increased damage when participating in raids with a friend
Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
Research
Season of Adventures Abound Research Breakthrough
- From September 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to December 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 Sableye, Galarian Farfetch’d, Larvitar, Furfrou, Bagon and Goomy.
Season of Adventures Abound Field Research Tasks
Starting this Season, Field Research tasks that previously rotated on a monthly basis will now rotate Seasonally. Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly. For a full list of the season field research tasks check out our list here.
Seasonal Rotations
Wild Spawns
Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world!
Cities
Forests
Mountains
Beaches & Water
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
The following Pokémon hatch from Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group!
2 km Eggs
5 km Eggs
7 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
Adventure Sync Rewards
The following Pokémon hatch from Adventure Sync Eggs this Season. These are just some highlighted Egg hatches, more Pokémon can hatch from each egg group.
5 km Eggs
10 km Eggs
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
