This Week in Pokémon GO: 30 September – 6 October 2024

Dive into the second month of the Max Out Season in Pokémon GO! A variety of events bring with them new Dynamax Pokémon, and new shiny Pokémon!

Highlights:


Legendary Heroes Event

Artwork of Zacian from Pokémon GO Zacian

From Thursday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time experience the Legendary Heroes event, with Shiny Zacian debuting, and special branching research that affects your incense spawns.


Galarian Expedition Event

Artwork of Zamazenta from Pokémon GO Zamazenta

Shiny Zamazenta, Shiny Galarian Articuno, Shiny Galarian Moltres, and Shiny Galarian Zapdos all debut in the Galarian Expedition event, from October 4th 10:00am local time to October 11th 8:00pm local time.

Sewaddle Community Day

Artwork of Sewaddle from Pokémon GO Sewaddle

Shiny Sewaddle will debut on October 5th, 2-5pm local time with Sewaddle Community Day! Evolving Swadloon during the event will result in Leavanny knowing the exclusive charge attack Shadow Claw.


Max Out Season Special Research: Galar Calling

A new Special Research story ‘Galar Calling‘ with branching paths will be available to Trainers! Throughout Pokémon GO: Max Out, you’ll be able to reach new heights with your chosen partner Pokémon.

Depending on which partner Pokémon you choose, your Postcard Book background will change to celebrate your choice!

You can claim this Special Research at no cost from Tuesday, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:59 a.m. local time.


Daily Coin Bounty: Part One

A new ticket will be available for the Daily Coin Bounty, starting Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM local time, and ending Friday, October 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM local time. There will be new ways to earn coins, plus special bonuses!


GO Battle League Season 20

Pokémon GO Max Out Season

GO Battle League: Max Out will commence on GO Battle League: Max Out will start on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (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.
September 24 – October 1
  • 🔵 Great League*
  • 🟡 Ultra League*
  • 🟣 Master League*
October 1 – October 8
  • 🔵 Great League
  • 🔵 Galar Cup: Great League Edition

*4× Stardust from win rewards (this does not include end-of-set rewards)


Spotlight Hour

Artwork of Pidove from Pokémon GO Pidove

Tuesday October 1st, 6 pm till 7 pm local time we have Pidove 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
Legendary Heroes Event Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!

Raids

Raid Hour

Artwork of Zacian from Pokémon GO Zacian

Wednesday October 2nd 6pm till 7pm local time Zacian will appear in five-star raids.

Mega Raids

Artwork of Mega Gardevoir from Pokémon GO Mega Gardevoir

From September 26 – October 4 Mega Gardevoir will appear in Mega Raids.

Artwork of Mega Blaziken from Pokémon GO Mega Blaziken

From October 4 – October 14 Mega Blaziken will appear in Mega Raids.

Five-Star Raids

Artwork of Zacian from Pokémon GO Zacian

From September 26 – October 4 Zacian will appear in Five-Star Raids.

Artwork of Zamazenta from Pokémon GO Zamazenta

From October 4 – October 14 Zamazenta will appear in Five-Star Raids.

Shadow Raids

Artwork of Shadow Entei from Pokémon GO Shadow Entei

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 Entei will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during Max Out!

You may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Entei—if you’re lucky!


Season of Max Out

Pokémon GO Max Out Season Low Res

The following bonuses are specific to Max Out:

  • Increased XP for a seven-day PokéStop spin streak
  • Increased XP and Stardust for a seven-day Pokémon catch streak
  • Increased XP from going up a Friendship level
  • One additional Candy when trading Pokémon
  • Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon

Season of Max Out Research Breakthrough

  • From September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
  • Complete Field Research tasks during the whole season to earn an encounter from the pool of Pokémon below:

Season of Max Out 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:

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!

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