Dive into an action-packed week in Pokémon GO starting August 24th. The Season of Shared Skies is in its final week with a variety of events.
Highlights:
- Experience the Triumph Together event with Global Challenges
- Make a splash with Popplio Community Day!
- Battle enthusiasts can gear up for the GO Battle League Season 19, while raiders prepare for epic confrontations with Xerneas, and Mega Salamence in Mega Raids!
- And keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Shiny Shadow Suicune! There’s a plethora of adventures waiting, so trainers, gear up and set out!
Triumph Together Event Event
Taking place from August 23 – August 30 is the Triumph Together event! Three Team Leader themed Global Challenges will be available over the event period, rewarding the elusive Team Leader Costume Ponyta, Elekid and Lapras!
Popplio Community Day
August 31st is Popplio Community Day! Evolve to a Primarina that knows the exclusive move Hydro Cannon, and enjoy 3x XP for catching Pokémon.
Soaring Skies Monthly Timed Research
During each month of Pokémon GO: Shared Skies, Trainers will receive free monthly Timed Research! Be sure to regularly check the in-game Events tab for details. Check out full details of the Research here.
GO Battle League Season 19
GO Battle League: Shared Skies will start on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PST (GMT −8).
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 Season.
| August 16 – August 23 |
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| August 23 – September 3 |
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*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)
Spotlight Hour
Magnemite
Tuesday August 27th, 6 pm till 7 pm local time we have Magnemite as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with 2x XP for evolving Pokémon!
Showcases
The following PokéStop showcases will take place during this week:
| Date and Time | Showcase |
|---|---|
| Triumph Together Event | Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon! |
| Popplio Community Day | Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops during Popplio Community Day! |
Raids
Raid Hour
Incarnate Xerneas
Wednesday August 28th 6pm till 7pm local time Xerneas will appear in five-star raids.
Mega Raids
Mega Salemence
From August 21 – September 3 Mega Salamence will appear in Mega Raids.
Five-Star Raids
Xerneas
From August 21 – September 3 Xerneas will appear in five-star Raids.
Shadow Raids
Shadow Suicune
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 Suicune will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during Shared Skies!
You may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Suicune—if you’re lucky!
Season of Shared Skies
The following bonuses are specific to Shared Skies:
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One additional Special Trade per day.
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Trainers level 31 and above will have a higher chance to receive Candy XL from exploring with their buddy.
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Increased XP for the first catch of the day.
Season of Shared Skies Research Breakthrough
- From June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to September 3, 2024, 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 Hisuian Growlithe, Furfrou, Audino, Larvitar, Jangmo-o and Axew.
Season of Shared Skies Field Research Tasks
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 Wild Spawns
Different Pokémon will appear in the wild! As the Season changes, different Pokémon will appear in different areas across the world.
Hemisphere exclusive encounters
Different Pokémon will appear in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere as well:
Southern Hemisphere
Eggs
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
Routes Rewards
7 km Eggs from Mateo Gift Exchange
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
