Coming this week in Pokémon GO, commencing 6th February we have new shiny Pokémon, new Mega Pokémon, the Valentine’s Day event, GO Battle Day: Vulpix and Luvdisc Limited Research Day!
Valentine’s Day 2023 Event
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From Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:00am, to Tuesday February 14, 2023 at 8:00pm local time.
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Evolve Kirlia into Gardevoir or Gallade for a Gardevoir or Gallade that knows special Charged Attack Synchronoise
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2x stardust from opening gifts
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Lure Modules activated during the event will last for two hours
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The Frillish family and Tapu Lele will be released as shiny for the first time in Pokémon GO
Luvdisc Limited Research Day
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Saturday, February 11 2023, 2:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M local time.
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Increased chance of encountering shiny Luvdisc
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Special pink and Valentine's Day themed spawns
GO Battle Day: Vulpix
Vulpix
Sunday, February 12, 2023, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time. Enjoy a GO Battle Day featuring the Fox Pokémon Vulpix!
Featured Pokémon
- Available from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.
- All win rewards from the Premium track will be reward encounters.
- Vulpix will be guaranteed to appear as a reward encounter.
- If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
- Evolve Vulpix to get a Ninetales that knows the Fast Attack Ember!
Timed Research
Timed Research focused on battling will be available for the whole day!
Complete the research to earn the following rewards:
- XP
- Rare Candy
- An encounter with Vulpix
Active leagues
The following leagues will be active.
- Ultra League
- Love Cup: Great League Edition
GO Battle League Season 13
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GO Battle League: Mythical Wishes will start on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT -8)
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End-of-Season rewards will be available on the battle screen.
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Your GO Battle League rank will be reset.
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Rank-up requirements will remain the same as the prior Season.
Feb 2-Feb 9
- 🟡 Ultra League
- 🟡 Ultra Premier
Feb 9-Feb 16
- 🟡 Ultra League
- 🔵 Love Cup: Great League Edition
Spotlight Hour
Tuesday February 7th 6pm till 7pm local time we have Pidgey as the featured Pokémon for spotlight hour, along with a 2× XP for evolving Pokémon.
Raid Hour
Wednesday 8th February 6pm till 7pm local time Tapu Lele will be appearing in raids for raid hour. It will be available as shiny for the first time!
Mega Raids
Gengar (Mega)
Mega Gengar will appear in raids from Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:00am, till Wednesday February 8, 2023 10:00am.
Gardevoir (Mega)
Mega Gardevoir will appear in raids from February 8, 2023 10:00am, till February 15, 2023 10:00am.
Five Star Raids
Registeel
Registeel will appear in raids from Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:00am till Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:00am. Registeel caught during this time will know the special charged attack Zap Cannon.
Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele will appear in raids from February 8, 2023 at 10:00am till Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00am. It can be shiny for the first time!
February 2023 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!
February 2023 Research Tasks
For a full list of February 2023 research tasks check out our article here.
Season of Mythical Wishes
Season of Mythical Wishes Bonuses
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Increased damage for Pokémon participating in Raids remotely
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Trainers level 31+ receive a guaranteed 1 XL Candy for each trade
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All Trainers receive 1 additional Candy for each trade.
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Trainers can open 40 Gifts daily
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Trainers can send 125 Gifts daily
Season of Mythical Wishes Wild Encounters
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 Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
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Season of Mythical Wishes Eggs
The following Pokémon will be hatching from Eggs this Season.
