This Week in Pokémon GO (March 17-23 2025)

From March 17 to March 23, the second full week of the Might and Mastery Season takes place! Get excited, as the Deep Depths event, Totodile Community Day Classic, and Mega Absol Raid Day take place!

Highlights

The Deep Depths event starts Wednesday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
A Totodile is seen among reeds on a pond edge. It is shown as if through a phone screen, with the banner above it saying Pokémon GO, and Pokémon GO Community Day Classic underneath it Totodile Community Day Classic takes place on Saturday, March 22, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. local time
With a dark sky and a sunset in the background, a Pokémon trainer points to the right of the image, with a Mega Absol next to them. In the top left corner are the Pokémon GO, and Might and Mastery Season logos Mega Absol Raid Day takes place March 23, 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. local time
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Update Battle enthusiasts can gear up for the GO Battle League Season 22
And keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Shiny Shadow Regice! There’s a plethora of adventures waiting, so trainers, gear up and set out!
From March 13 – March 22, Mega Swampert will appear in Mega Raids.
Tapu Koko emitting electricity over the mountains From March 13 – March 22, Tapu Koko will feature in five-star raids.

Deep Depths Event icon

Nickit and Thievul debut in the Deep Depths event, with increased chances of encountering shiny Clauncher from Wednesday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 24, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Totodile Community Day Classic Event icon

A Totodile is seen among reeds on a pond edge. It is shown as if through a phone screen, with the banner above it saying Pokémon GO, and Pokémon GO Community Day Classic underneath it

Pokémon GO’s March 2025 Community Day Classic features Totodile, the Big Jaw Pokémon! Totodile Community Day Classic takes place on Saturday, March 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

Mega Absol Raid Day Event icon

With a dark sky and a sunset in the background, a Pokémon trainer points to the right of the image, with a Mega Absol next to them. In the top left corner are the Pokémon GO, and Might and Mastery Season logos

Mega Absol returns with a dedicated Mega Raid Day event! Enjoy an increased remote raid pass limit, extra raid passes from spinning photo discs at Gyms, and an increased chance of encountering shiny Absol on Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m to 5:pp p.m local time

Spotlight Hour Pokemon Encounter icon

On Tuesday, March 18th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Shellder will be the featured Pokémon for Spotlight Hour, along with 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon!

  • Stardust icon 2× Stardust for catching Pokémon

Raids and Max Battles Raid icon

Raid Hour

On Wednesday, March 19th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Tapu Koko will be the featured Pokémon for Raid Hour!


Five-Star Raids

From March 13th to March 22nd, Tapu Koko will be featured in five-star raids.

From March 22nd to March 31st, Heatran will be featured in five-star raids.


Mega Raids

From March 13th to March 22nd, Mega Swampert will appear in Mega Raids.

From March 22nd to March 31st, Mega Pinsir will be featured in Mega Raids.


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 Regice will swoop into five-star Shadow Raids during Dual Destiny! You may even encounter a Shiny Shadow Regice—if you’re lucky!


Max Mondays

On Monday, March 17th, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, Dynamax Chansey will appear in Max Battles.


Max Battles

From March 10 – March 17 the following Max Battles will take place:

From March 17 – March 24 the following Max Battles will take place:


Might and Mastery Season Long Free Special Research Research icon

Kubfu Pokémon GO

Available to claim from Wednesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 9:59 a.m. local time, you’ll encounter Dynamax Kubfu and more with this Season’s Special Research!

New parts of the Special Research will unlock over the course of the Season, so make sure to keep an eye on your research tab.

Might and Mastery Power Up Ticket Research icon

a dark blue background has the Pokémon GO and Might and Mastery logos in the top centre. Underneath are a gift, an XL Candy in a red circle, a battle pass, and a Max Particle pack

Starting March 1, 2025, Trainers will be able to purchase the brand new Power Up Ticket for March in the latest Season of Pokémon GO, Season of Might and Mastery.

This ticket will help Trainers to get the most out of Season of Might and Mastery by granting bonuses such as one additional Candy XL awarded to Trainers level 31 and up for completing Raid Battles and Max Battles!

For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access bonuses and Timed Research opportunities throughout March. The Power Up Ticket: March will only be available in the in-game shop until March 11, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

GO Battle League Season 22 Battle icon

GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Update
GO Battle League: Might and Mastery Update

GO Battle League: Might and Mastery begins Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 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.

Active Cups and Leagues this week

Dates Cups
March 11th to March 18th
  • Ultra League
  • Scroll Cup: Great League Edition
March 18th to March 25th
  • Master League*
  • Scroll Cup: Great League Edition*

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

Season of Might and Mastery Event icon

The following bonuses are specific to Might and Mastery:

  • Raid icon Increased friendship bonus damage dealt by Pokémon in raids.
  • Rare XL Candy icon Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Rare Candy XL when defeating a five-star Raid Boss during a Raid Hour.
  • XL Candy icon Trainers level 31 and above will receive one guaranteed Candy XL when trading Pokémon.
  • Stardust icon Increased Stardust for the first catch of the day.

Season of Might and Mastery Breakthrough Research icon

a large cardboard box is shown in a field of spring crocuses

Encounter Pokémon by completing the Research Breakthrough! Complete Field Research to unlock Research Breakthrough encounters with one of the following Pokémon:

A note on Seasonal Field Research tasks

Professor WillowDuring the Season of Might and Mastery, most Field Research tasks will be available during the entire Season, instead of changing every month. Field Research tasks that award an encounter with Spinda will still rotate monthly. Field Research available during in-game events will replace some of these Field Research tasks.

Wild Encounters Pokemon Encounter icon

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 Egg icon

Adventure Sync Hatchathon

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

Author & tags

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