Coming this week in Pokémon GO, commencing 5th December we have the first ever Mythic Blades event, a weekend of special Keldeo research, elite raids and more!
Mythic Blades Event

Crabrawler, the Boxing Pokémon, will make its Pokémon GO debut!
From December 6 to December 11, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. local time to 8:00 p.m. local time, the first ever Mythic Blades event will take place. There is both a ticketed, and free version of the event.
Something Extraordinary: Keldeo Special Research
🎟️ Ticket Exclusive | US$7.99

From December 10 to December 11, 2022, Something Extraordinary: Keldeo Special Research will be available from 10:00 a.m. local time to 8:00 p.m. local time to ticket holders. Once you have claimed it during this time, it will not expire.
Elite Raids
December, 11am, 2pm and 5pm local time, the Elite Raids will be taking place.
GO Battle League Season 13
- GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes will start on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -8)
- 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.
Dec 1 – Dec 8
- 🔵 Great League
- 🔵 Great League Remix
Dec 8 – Dec 15
- 🔵 Great League
- 🔵 Fighting Cup: Great League Edition Remix
Spotlight Hour
Tuesday 6th December 6pm till 7pm local time we have Wooper as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with a 2× stardust for catching Pokémon.
Raid Hour
Wednesday 7th December 6pm till 7pm local time Virizion will be appearing in raids for raid hour.
December 2022 Research Breakthrough
Completing Field Research tasks leads to Research Breakthroughs, which now reward Trainers with different items in addition to encounters with a variety of Pokémon. Check out the Research Breakthrough rewards you can look forward to this Season!
- From December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -7) to March 1, 2022, 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 Galarian Mr. Mime, Delibird, Bagon, Furfrou, Deino and Goomy. For the first time, you are also to encounter shiny Galarian Mr. Mime if you are lucky!
Mega Raids
From December 1 to December 8 Mega Abomasnow will appear in Mega Raids.

From December 8 to December 15 Mega Aggron will appear in Mega Raids.
Five Star Raids

From December 1 to December 8 Virizion will appear in five-star raids.

From December 8 to December 15 Terrakion will appear in five-star raids.
December Research Tasks
For a full list of December 2022 research tasks and rewards check out our article here.
Season of Mythical Wishes
Season of Mythical Wishes Bonuses
- Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
- Trainers level 31+ receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy for each trade
- All Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for each trade.
- Trainers can open 40 Gifts daily
- Trainers can send 125 Gifts daily
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 Mythical Wishes Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs this Season.